Newly-promoted Dender play host to Anderlecht in the First Division A on Saturday night and we're bringing you all our predictions and insight on the game.
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Dender vs Anderlecht prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Each of the last three meetings between these two clubs, all friendlies, have ended with both teams scoring.
- At least three goals have been scored in five of the hosts' last six outings.
- Two of Anderlecht's last four fixtures have witnessed over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Dender 1-2 Anderlecht
On paper, Anderlecht should be winning this game with relative ease but only two points separate the pair with eight league games played, so we're backing a narrow 2-1 correct score prediction in favour of the visitors this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Anderlecht the bookies pick
- HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Anderlecht are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Anderlecht dominate
Saturday's guests have won each of their last five competitive and non-competitive games against Dender with the duo last locking horns in June of this year, a game that Anderlecht won 2-1.
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
Dender preview: Have goals in them
Dender have given a good account of themselves so far this season and look like they might just have what it takes to remain in the First Division A.
However, Saturday's hosts have lost their last two league games, conceding six goals in the process, but have shown their attacking quality at times, scoring four past Kortrijk last month.
Michael Verrips, Aurélien Scheidler, Abdoulaye Yahaya and Michael Lallemand are the four main injury concerns for Dender this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Devriendt (GK), Ruyssen, Cools, Goncalves, Fila, Ferraro, Kvet, Rodes, Soladio, Viltard & Nsimba
Belgium First Division A 28/09/24
D
Anderlecht
1
FCV Dender EH
1
Belgium First Division A 22/09/24
L
Genk
4
FCV Dender EH
0
Belgium First Division A 13/09/24
L
Standard Liege
2
FCV Dender EH
0
Belgium First Division A 31/08/24
W
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
1
FCV Dender EH
2
Belgium First Division A 25/08/24
L
Club Brugge
2
FCV Dender EH
1
Anderlecht preview: Have to find some consistency
Anderlecht might have drawn their last league game 0-0 at home with Sporting Charleroi but did secure a win in midweek against Ferencvaros in the Europa League.
The Belgian giants haven't found their scoring touch just yet, only netting five goals in their last six matches across all competitions, but should get chances against Dender's leaky defence.
Anders Dreyer, Ludwig Augustinsson, Jan Vertonghen, Marco Kana and Thorgan Hazard are all doubts for the trip to Dender this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Jorgensen, Sardella, N'Diaye, Simic, Rits, Dendoncker, Verschaeren, Edozie, Stroeykens & Dolberg
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
W
Real Sociedad
1
Anderlecht
2
Belgium First Division A 28/09/24
D
FCV Dender EH
1
Anderlecht
1
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
W
Ferencvarosi TC
1
Anderlecht
2
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
D
Charleroi
0
Anderlecht
0
Belgium First Division A 17/09/24
L
Genk
2
Anderlecht
0
Player to watch: Mario Stroeykens
Despite being just 19-years-old, Mario Stroeykens has been a regular in the Anderlecht team since the 2022/23 campaign where he played 41 times, scoring five goals, in all competitions.
Stroeykens leads the way in front of goal and creatively for Anderlecht this season, scoring two goals and setting up two in the First Division A so far. The young midfielder featured in 38 league games for his club last season, scoring five goals and we're excited to see how he develops this year.
The young midfielder has made a positive start to the campaign
We're hoping to see another top display from one of Anderleht's rising stars as the club looks to secure three points and start to move back up towards the top end of the table.
