Tournament: Pro League Belgium
Venue: Lotto Park (Anderlecht)
Game Time: July 27, 2024, 14:45
In the 1st round of the Belgian Jupiler League, Anderlecht hosts St. Truiden. The home team aims to start the season strong with a win against a mid-table opponent.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Anderlecht:
- Has won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Has conceded in each of their last 7 matches.
- Wins the first half in 52% of matches.
- St. Truiden:
- Has not won in their last 3 matches.
- The most common result in games between these clubs at Anderlecht’s field is a 3-1 win for Anderlecht (5 times).
- Wins the first half in 29% of matches.
Team Analysis
Anderlecht: The "Purple and Whites" have been without a major trophy since 2019, with their last league title coming two seasons earlier. However, they showed improvement last season, finishing third. The summer transfer window saw the departure of key players like Debast, Schmeichel, Delaney, and Augustinsson, but the team has performed well in friendlies.
St. Truiden: The "Canaries" finished in the middle of the table last season, placing 9th out of 16 teams. They've appointed Lattanzio, previously of Charlotte FC, as their new coach. The club has continued its tradition of signing Japanese players, adding Leo Kokubo and Shogo Taniguchi to their ranks, alongside Algerian defender Belaid.
Team News
Anderlecht:
- Ure may miss the match.
St. Truiden:
- Diallo is a doubtful participant.
Possible Starting Lineups
Anderlecht (possible lineup):
- Coosemans – Simic, Gattoni, Debast, Patris – Angulo, Rits, Leoni – Verschaeren, Dreyer, Dolberg
St. Truiden (possible lineup):
- Kokubo – Godeau, Smets, Taniguchi – Belaid, Koita, Bertaccini, Delorge-Knieper, Ito, Vanwesemael - Kaya
Head to Head Matches
Anderlecht has dominated this fixture, with 5 consecutive wins and a 9-match unbeaten streak against St. Truiden.
Free Prediction for the Match: Anderlecht vs St. Truiden
Anderlecht is expected to continue their dominance over St. Truiden. A bet on Anderlecht to win with a "-1.0 goal handicap" is recommended.
Prediction: Anderlecht to win with a -1.0 goal handicap (odd: 1.87)
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