Three points will be up for grabs as Anderlecht and Dender go toe-to-toe with each other at Lotto Park on Friday, 27 December. View our free Anderlecht vs Dender predictions below.
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Anderlecht vs Dender predictions: Hosts to lead at the break
Key stats
- Anderlecht are unbeaten in their last seven encounters with Dender (W6, D1).
- Dender trailed at the halftime break in six of their last seven meetings with Anderlecht.
- At least three goals were scored in three of Dender's last four matches.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of the last four skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Anderlecht 3-1 Dender
Anderlecht won six of the last seven meetings between these teams. They scored exactly three goals in three of their last four victories over Dender, and two of those ended with a 3-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Anderlecht are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Dender have two wins in their last three matches, this has not been a pleasant campaign for the visitors, as they managed only those two wins in their last 11 games in all competitions.
In 19 First Division A games this season, Dender have a 6-6-7 win-draw-loss record. They are ninth in the Belgian top flight, six places behind Anderlecht.
Ahead of this clash, Anderlecht are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that three goals were scored on average in Anderlecht's last five matches. Given that three of Dender's last four games, and five five of the last six clashes between these teams produced at least three goals, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Anderlecht and Dender have clashed seven times in the last two decades. The hosts have been the dominant side in those encounters, winning six times with one draw.
Belgium First Division A 28/09/24
FCV Dender EH
Anderlecht
Europe Friendlies 29/06/24
Anderlecht
FCV Dender EH
Europe Friendlies 19/07/17
FCV Dender EH
Anderlecht
Club Friendly List 22/07/15
FCV Dender EH
Anderlecht
Anderlecht preview: A fair few absentees
Louis Patris is suspended for the hosts after accumulating the maximum allowable number of yellow cards. On the injury front, up to four players are sidelined, including Anders Dreyer, Killian Sardella, Majeed Ashimeru and Thorgan Hazard.
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), N’Diaye, Zanka, Simic, Foket, Leoni, Rits, Dendoncker, Verschaeren, 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
Dender preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
On the other hand, Danny Fofana is the only absentee for the visiting team.
Predicted lineup: Verrips (GK), Ruyssen, Cools, Goncalves, Hrncar, Kvet, Rodes, Oratmangoen, Ferraro, Berte & Scheidler.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
W
OH Leuven
0
FCV Dender EH
5
Belgium First Division A 02/05/25
L
Westerlo
4
FCV Dender EH
2
Belgium First Division A 26/04/25
L
Charleroi
4
FCV Dender EH
1
Belgium First Division A 22/04/25
W
Charleroi
1
FCV Dender EH
2
Belgium First Division A 19/04/25
D
OH Leuven
4
FCV Dender EH
4
Player to watch: Kasper Dolberg
Kasper Dolberg has been nothing short of impressive for Anderlecht this season. The former Sevilla and Ajax forward has scored 14 times while providing two assists in his last 12 appearances for the club. He will be called upon to provide the goals on Friday night.