Anderlecht vs Westerlo prediction and betting tips on December 5, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 5, 2024, in the Round of 16 of the Belgian Cup, Anderlecht will face Westerlo. The in-form Brussels-based team will aim to secure victory in this encounter.
Our Prediction for the Match: Anderlecht vs Westerlo
The Purple and Whites are a historic powerhouse in Belgian football. However, their last league title dates back to 2017, the same year they last lifted the Belgian Cup. Finishing third last season was considered a relative success, given their recent struggles. De Kemphanen, on the other hand, achieved a decent result for their standards by finishing 14th.
Now under Brian Riemer, the historic club is striving to maintain at least last season's level. Their start was lackluster, but they gained momentum in autumn, particularly excelling in the Europa League. Having started in the summer qualifiers, they only dropped points against RFC Seraing and recently drew 2-2 with Porto. In the Jupiler Pro League, Anderlecht finally managed to secure consecutive wins in November, though they were held to a goalless draw against Leuven afterward.
Timmy Simons’ team began the season with three wins but could only gather the same number of victories throughout autumn, suffering frequent losses. However, November saw some stability, especially at home. In their last match, they salvaged a 2-2 draw against Gent with a late equalizer in the 86th minute.
Key Statistics and Trends: Anderlecht vs Westerlo
- Anderlecht has failed to win two consecutive matches recently.
- Westerlo has won two of their last four games.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 2-2 (six times).
- Anderlecht has scored in each of their last 13 matches.
- Anderlecht leads at halftime in 43% of matches, while Westerlo does so in 32%.
Probable Lineups: Anderlecht vs Westerlo
Anderlecht (predicted lineup): Coosemans – Ndiaye, Jørgensen, Simić, Sardella – Rits, Leoni, Edozie, Stroeykens, Dreyer – Dolberg
Westerlo (predicted lineup): Van Langendonck – Rommens, Bayram, Vušković, Reynolds – Sydorchuk, Haskolaat, Divine – Sayyadmanesh, Yow, Frigan
Head-to-Head Matches: Anderlecht vs Westerlo
The Purple and Whites are unbeaten in their last four meetings, with two wins and two draws.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Anderlecht vs Westerlo
Although the visitors have shown resilience, they fall short in comparison to the hosts. Expect a home victory in this match (odds – 1.63).
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