In the Belgian Pro League, Anderlecht will play Standard Liege at Lotto Park on February 26. Both teams will attempt to advance to the championship round now that they are out of the running for first place. Because Anderlecht and St. Truidense are level on 35 points and Anderlecht is in ninth place, the matchup is important for the hosts.
With 35 record top-flight titles, the Purple & White are the most successful team in Belgium, but they haven’t won since 2016–17. They also failed to win the Belgian Cup last season, finishing third. However, this season they have advanced to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Standard, on the other hand, is in sixth place with 41 points and almost certain to make the playoffs. However, a mistake could cost a lot because there are a few teams right behind them.
Prediction
Due to injuries, two players have been ruled out. Expect the hosts’ frontline to consist of Lior Refaelov, who has scored four goals, and Fabio Silva, who has scored seven goals.
In the meantime, the visitors will be without four players, one of whom is Stipe Perica, who has scored four goals. With seven goals, Philip Zinckernagel is still the most dangerous attacker. However, it is unlikely that Anderlecht will miss another chance to score three points.
Prediction: Standard Liege beat Anderlecht 3-1.
Head-to-Head
- In their last five matches against Standard, Anderlecht has won twice, drawn twice, and lost once.
- home games against Standard, the hosts have won three times and drawn twice.
- home games, Anderlecht has won twice, drawn once, and lost twice.
- road games, Standard have won once, drawn three times, and lost once.
- games, Anderlecht has won three times, drawn once, and lost once, while Standard has won twice, lost once, and drawn once in the same time frame.
Team News
RSC Anderlecht manager Brian Riemer is without Zeno Debast (unknown injury), Hannes Delcroix (knee injury), and Marco Kana (toe injury).
Ronny Deila, manager of Standard Liège, has to choose from a group of players whose fitness is questionable. Stipe Perica (injury to the shoulder), Ibe Hautekiet (injury to the finger), Gilles Dewaele (injury to the cruciate ligament) and Nathan Ngoy (injury to the hamstring) are ruled out. No, Dussenne is suspended and cannot participate in this game.
Lineup
| Anderlecht | ||
| G | 30 | Hendrik Van Crombrugge |
| D | 2 | Lisandro Magallán |
| D | 4 | Wesley Hoedt |
| D | 62 | Michael Murillo |
| D | 17 | Sergio Gómez |
| M | 11 | Lior Refaelov |
| M | 20 | Kristoffer Olsson |
| M | 8 | Josh Cullen |
| A | 7 | Francis Amuzu |
| M | 51 | Yari Verschaeren |
| A | 23 | Joshua Zirkzee |
| Standard Liege | ||
| G | 16 | Arnaud Bodart |
| D | 6 | Noë Dussenne |
| D | 34 | Konstantinos Laifis |
| D | 2 | Gilles Dewaele |
| D | 14 | Niels Nkounkou |
| M | 8 | Gojko Cimirot |
| M | 24 | Mathieu Cafaro |
| M | 26 | Nicolas Raskin |
| A | 18 | Renaud Emond |
| M | 11 | Aron Dønnum |
| A | 17 | Jackson Muleka |
Betting Tips
Result: Anderlecht will score more than 2.5 goals in the game. Yes. Anderlecht will score first. Yes. Standard will score.
Where to watch
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