Anderlecht lock horns with Hoffenheim at Lotto Park in Brussels in a crucial Europa League group match on Thursday, 30 January. Read our Europa League predictions for the game below.
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Anderlecht vs Hoffenheim prediction: Back hosts to prevail
Key Stats
- Anderlecht have won four of their seven Europa League group games this season, losing only once.
- Hoffenheim have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five matches in the Europa League.
- Each of Hoffenheim’s last three assignments in all competitions have featured goals at both ends.
- Anderlecht have lost only two of their last 13 matches on home soil.
Correct score prediction: Anderlecht 2-1 Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim conceded at least two goals in four of their last five outings in the Europa League and their lax defending on the continent could be their undoing again when they visit Belgium on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Anderlecht have the edge
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Anderlecht have only lost once in seven games in the Europa League group stage and that record has earned them the favourites tag at 6/5 ahead of Thursday’s fixture.
Hoffenheim meanwhile, have been struggling in the competition and are on the verge of elimination. The Germans have just a 31.3% chance of securing a vital win in Belgium. View our latest football tips page for more Europa League predictions and analysis.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting since 2019
Anderlecht and Hoffenheim last met in January 2019 to contest a friendly fixture. Anderlecht managed to win 3-2 in that non-competitive contest.
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Anderlecht
Anderlecht preview: Hosts need a win
Anderlecht could be without Samuel Edozie, Kasper Dolberg, Marco Kana, Majeed Ashimeru, Mario Stroeykens and Jan Vertonghen on Thursday. Anderlecht are well-positioned in 7th in the Europa League standings and can secure automatic qualification with a win this week.
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Simic, Dendoncker, Augustinsson, Foket, Rits, Leoni, Maamar, Degreef, Angulo, Vasquez
Belgium First Division A 12/04/25
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Union Saint Gilloise
2
Anderlecht
0
Belgium First Division A 06/04/25
L
Genk
2
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 30/03/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Anderlecht
0
Belgium First Division A 16/03/25
W
Cercle Brugge
0
Anderlecht
3
Belgium First Division A 09/03/25
L
Westerlo
2
Anderlecht
0
Hoffenheim preview: Visitors have plenty of firepower
Hoffenheim could be missing Haris Tabakovic, Alexandere Prass, Diadie Samassekou, Christopher Lenz, Ihlas Bebou, Ozan Kabak, Umut Tohumcu and Grischa Promel this week. Hoffenheim need a win on Thursday to stand a chance of making the playoffs at the death.
Predicted lineup: Philipp (GK), Gendrey, Chaves, Akpoguma, Jurasek, Stach, Becker, Hlozek, Kramaric, Bischof, Moerstedt
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
W
Mainz
0
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25
L
RB Leipzig
3
TSG Hoffenheim
1
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
D
Augsburg
1
TSG Hoffenheim
1
Germany Bundesliga I 14/03/25
L
St Pauli
1
TSG Hoffenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 09/03/25
D
Heidenheim
1
TSG Hoffenheim
1
Player to watch – Yari Verschaeren
Yari Verschaeren is a highly-rated prospect and the 23-year-old will be determined to shine on a big stage again when he lines up against Hoffenheim on Thursday evening.
Verschaeren is a key performer
Verschaeren has started only two games in the Europa League this season, though the youngster has delivered two goals and he could make another match-changing impact when Anderlecht take on Hoffenheim.