Anderlecht vs Kortrijk prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 3, 2026
In the 3rd round of the Belgian Pro League, Anderlecht will face Kortrijk on September 3, 2026. The hosts will be looking to secure a victory.
Anderlecht vs Kortrijk team news and expert analysis
The historic Brussels powerhouse finished fourth last season, which was enough to earn a place in the Europa League. In qualifying, the Belgians overcame Hammarby, PAOK and Kairat. Meanwhile, they began their domestic campaign with a victory over La Louvière, but then suffered a 0-1 defeat to Waasland-Beveren. They also lost to Union Saint-Gilloise, this time by a heavy 0-3 scoreline.
The West Flanders club were relegated to the second division in 2025, but did not remain there for long. They finished second and immediately returned to the Pro League. However, the newcomers have struggled to make an impact at this level, losing 0-3 to both Club Brugge and Antwerp in their opening matches. In their latest encounter with Charleroi, they finally found the net, but conceded three goals once again.
The capital side are averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match. The newcomers have managed just 0.33 goals per game while conceding as many as three.
Head to Head matches: Anderlecht vs Kortrijk
Both of their most recent encounters, in the 2024/2025 season, ended in victories for Anderlecht, with the Brussels side keeping clean sheets on both occasions.
It is difficult to find any arguments in favour of the visitors. The hosts should win this one (odds – 1.60).
Anderlecht vs Kortrijk: key statistics and trends
- Anderlecht have won six of their last eight matches
- 33% of Anderlecht matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.33 goals per match
- Kortrijk have lost all three of their league matches this season
- 33% of Kortrijk matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per match
Anderlecht vs Kortrijk: Possible starting lineups
Anderlecht play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Coosemans - Augustinsson, Petro, Biancone, Maamar - Kana, Liatsosana, Ambros - N’Ga Kana, Sikan, Tsvetkovic
Kortrijk play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Ilic - Ndjeungue, Ruyssen, Kogon - Anderson, Lambert, Dejaegere, Campbell - Masuaku, Ambrose - Koyalipou
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