RSC Anderlecht
- RSC Anderlecht's form has been a bit up and down over the last five matches with 3 wins and 2 defeats, however, they have won their 2 most recent home games so the Mauves shouldn't fear the visit of Racing Genk to the Lotto Park on Sunday.
- Nevertheless, Anderlecht boss Vitor Bruno, who has been in charge since 1st July 2026, has instilled a possession-first system which gives his team an extra element of structure and control when compared with visitors who like to play fast and loose.
Genk
- Genk have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 across all competitions.
- Genk boss Jess Thorup has had a little longer to build his team, having been at the helm since 14 July 2026, and he has produced a lively side with his 3-4-3 system which is built around his wing-backs and wide overloads in possession.
- Anderlecht are 11th with 3 points from 3 games in the Pro League 2026/2027, whereas Genk are 7th with 7 from 4 games, so the visitors arrive in the better position of the two sides.
Head-to-Head
- However, Anderlecht have failed to win either of their two most recent meetings with Genk and were beaten 2-0 by De Smurfen away in the First Division A 2025/2026 six months ago, so there's a psychological edge to the away side.
- Genk have won 4 of the last 5 meetings and drew the other, so we think that the away team will do enough to avoid defeat against a strong home side that will be looking to continue their resurgence.
Key Players
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Sikan, Adriano Bertaccini and Durosinmi can make an impact.
- Ukrainian Danylo Sikan has been in the right place at the right time for Anderlecht of late, scoring 3 of their 9 goals in their last 5 games, so he looks a good anytime goal scorer pick.
- Ali Maamar has been their most creative player in the Pro League 2026/2027, however, with 1 assist in 3 games.
- Rafiu Durosinmi has scored 4 in 4 for Genk in the same competition.
Betting Insights
- A Genk draw-no-bet or both teams to score wager looks a better fit for the form here than backing Genk to simply win outright at 2.69 as Anderlecht have won their last two home games and are not an easy team to beat.
- Anderlecht are 2.44 to win the match, but we believe Genk's away form has been a tad fortunate and don't think the value lies in that market, although there is in the bet on the draw-no-bet option and BTTS.
Prediction
- However, with the Mauves in the ascendancy, we think there's upset potential in this game rather than a runaway win for the visitors.
- We think that the away team will do enough to avoid defeat.