All eyes will be on Lotto Park as two of the top 3 teams in the Belgian First Division A go toe-to-toe with each other on Sunday, 12 January. View our free Anderlecht vs Club Brugge predictions below.
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Anderlecht vs Club Brugge predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Club Brugge came out on top the last three times these teams clashed.
- Anderlecht have lost back-to-back league games.
- Five of the last six encounters between these outfits produced goals at both ends.
- Club Brugge opened the scoring in seven of their last eight meetings with Anderlecht.
Correct score prediction: Anderlecht 1-2 Club Brugge
Club Brugge have strung together a 15-game unbeaten run across all competitions, while Anderlecht lost their last two league games. Considering Club Brugge won the last three meetings between these teams, we are confident that they will claim all three points after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Club Brugge are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Club Brugge's 3-0 victory over Leuven in the Beker Van Belgie was their seventh win in eight games. Nicky Hayen's troops have been difficult to beat, stringing together a 15-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
As it stands, Club Brugge are second in the First Division A, a point behind league leaders Genk and eight points ahead of third-placed Anderlecht.
With that in mind, Club Brugge are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds usually have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that Club Brugge drew first blood in five of their last seven games. Keeping in mind that they also registered the first goal in seven of the last eight meetings between these outfits, Club Brugge to score first has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Anderlecht's struggles to continue?
Anderlecht have lost three consecutive meetings between these teams. They have managed only one win in their last 13 clashes with Club Brugge.
Belgium First Division A 27/10/24
Club Brugge
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 19/05/24
Anderlecht
Club Brugge
Belgium First Division A 07/04/24
Club Brugge
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 25/02/24
Club Brugge
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 24/09/23
Anderlecht
Club Brugge
Anderlecht preview: A fair few absentees
Anderlecht have an injury crisis ahead of this blockbuster encounter. For this weekend, the following players are expected to be out: Moussa Ndiaye (hamstring), Jan Vertonghen (ankle), Mario Stroeykens (ankle) and Majeed Ashimeru (muscle).
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Foket, Simic, Zanka, Sardella, Rits, Dendoncker, Verschaeren, Dreyer, Edozie & Dolberg.
Belgium First Division A 10/05/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Anderlecht
0
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Antwerp
1
Anderlecht
3
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
5
Club Brugge preview: Eyeing a 16-game unbeaten run
On the other hand, Hugo Siquet (muscle injury) and Cisse Sandra (ankle injury) are both sidelined for the visiting team this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Mignolet (GK), Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, Romero, Nielsen, Jashari, Olsen, Vanaken, Tzolis & Nilsson.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
W
Genk
0
Club Brugge
2
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
W
Anderlecht
1
Club Brugge
2
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Gent
1
Club Brugge
4
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
D
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Club Brugge
0
Belgium First Division A 24/04/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Club Brugge
0
Player to watch: Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis put in a man-of-the-match performance earlier this week, scoring a brace in Club Brugge's 3-0 victory over Leuven. The Greek midfielder has been in sensational form in recent weeks, scoring five times and providing three assists in his last 11 appearances for club and country. It will be interesting to see how he performs this weekend.