Anderlecht (home team)
- Anderlecht are on track to finish fourth with 35 points from 21 games.
- They have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Manager Besnik Hasi has favoured a 4-2-3-1 and a possession-based structure.
- They are on a three-game losing streak after defeats at KAA Gent (4-2) and a recent home loss to Charleroi (1-2).
- The hosts have won seven, drawn two and lost two of their 11 home games, scoring 18 goals.
Dender EH (away team)
- Dender EH sit 16th with 16 points from 21 matches.
- They have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last two away games (W1, D1).
- They are dangerous on the counter and from set-pieces and can frustrate possession sides.
- They shocked Royal Antwerp with a 1-0 home win three days ago.
- Coach Hayk Milkon has introduced a more pragmatic and physical approach.
Head-to-Head
- The last three head-to-heads are evenly split (each side has one win and one draw).
- This is a classic “break-the-block” matchup where tight defending can decide the game.
Key Players
- Midfield creativity and form of Nilson Angulo will be key.
- Bruny Nsimba is Dender’s main threat.
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Recent stats:
- Nilson Angulo: 6 goals in 20 First Division A appearances, 3 in the last 5.
- Bruny Nsimba: 6 goals in 20 starts, 2 in the last 5.
Betting Insights
- Anderlecht are favourites at 1.5, Dender are 6.4 and the draw is 4.1.
- Bookmakers price Over 2.5 goals at 1.8.
- Hosts’ strong home record is offset by poor recent form, making value tricky.
Prediction
- Expect a tight game with Anderlecht slightly favoured.
- Dender should keep it close and an upset is possible.
