Anderlecht
- Anderlecht have been solid at home in Pro League 2026/2027, winning their only home game and letting in just 1 goal.
- Anderlecht have 3 points from 3 and sit 11th after 3 rounds of fixtures.
- Vitor Bruno took over Anderlecht on 1st July 2026 and has looked to install a modern, possession-first style of soccer on his side.
- Les Mauves operate in 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 structures and they are built around a possession dominance and the fluidity of midfield overloads.
Kortrijk
- Kortrijk have struggled away from home in Pro League 2026/2027, losing their only away game and averaging 0.00 goals on the road.
- Kortrijk have 0 points from 3 games and sit 18th in Pro League 2026/2027.
- Kortrijk are a more direct and pragmatic side, with Michiel Jonckheere arriving on 1st July 2026 and taking a more compact, physical and transition-heavy approach.
Head-to-Head
- Across the last 5 head-to-head matchups, Anderlecht have averaged 2.0 goals at home against Kortrijk, who have averaged 0.5 away from home.
- Anderlecht won this match 2-0 away in First Division A 2024/2025, while they've won 2 of the 5 most recent encounters.
Key Players
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Anderlecht
- Danylo Sikan has provided some real punch for Anderlecht, with the number 7 bagging 3 of their 9 goals across the last 5 matches.
- He will be looking to contribute again here, while Adriano Bertaccini is Les Mauves' main finisher with 1 goal in 2 Pro League 2026/2027 games so far.
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Kortrijk
- Shandre Campbell looks like Kortrijk's most dangerous player with 1 goal in 3 Pro League 2026/2027 appearances and he will look to lead the way again here, while Thierry Ambrose has 1 assist in 3 Pro League 2026/2027 and can be a key man for Kortrijk.
Betting Insights
- The home team are the clear 1.63 favorites for this Thursday's game, while Kortrijk are a massive long shot at 5.57.
- With Anderlecht coming into this as the home side and the more possession-based side, they should control this game and as such, a home win with Anderlecht to score over 1.5 goals is the main selection, as Kortrijk will need a perfect performance to keep this close.
- Kortrijk are blunt on the move, as shown by the fact that they've scored an average of 0.00 goals per away game in Pro League 2026/2027.
Prediction
With those factors considered, a home victory with over 1.5 Anderlecht goals scored seems to be the best bet.