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Jagiellonia Bialystok welcome Anderlecht to the Chorten Arena on Thursday evening for a UEFA Europa League league-phase encounter, with the Polish side hoping to build on their first victory in the competition.
The hosts beat Ararat-Armenia 3-1 on matchday two after losing 2-1 away to Olympiacos in their opening fixture, while the visitors have lost both of their European matches, going down 2-1 to Lyon before suffering a 1-0 defeat away to Dinamo Zagreb.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs. Anderlecht key stats
- Jagiellonia’s two Europa games have been both teams to score.
- Eleven of Jagiellonia’s last 15 competitive games saw both teams score.
- Jagiellonia’s last four competitive home games have been both teams to score.
- Both teams have scored in two of Anderlecht’s last three matches.
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Anderlecht preview: Can the hosts make home advantage count?
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Anderlecht — Tale of the Tape
| Jagiellonia Bialystok | vs | Anderlecht |
|---|---|---|
| 13th (Ekstraklasa) | Position | 5th (Jupiler Pro League) |
| 12 | Points | 16 |
| 13 | Goals For | 9 |
| 17 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 14th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 7th (A) |
Jagiellonia head into Thursday's match needing to turn their European home performances into a more consistent run of results.
Although their 3-1 victory over Ararat-Armenia provided a welcome response to the defeat against Olympiacos, their domestic form has been far less encouraging.
The Polish side have struggled to record positive results in the league, losing their last four Ekstraklasa matches.
Jagiellonia's home record in Europe nevertheless gives them reason to believe they can trouble Anderlecht, having won all three home matches on the continent this season.
The hosts have several absentees to manage, with Dawid Drachal, Cezary Polak, Dimitris Rallas and Zachary Zalewski were not included in their Europa League squad, while Nik Prelec is sidelined by an ankle ligament injury.
Defender Norbert Wojtuszek is also recovering from inguinal hernia surgery and is expected to miss the match.
Anderlecht, meanwhile, travel to Poland after a disappointing start to their European campaign, as their 2-1 defeat to Lyon was followed by a narrow loss against Dinamo Zagreb, leaving them without a point after two rounds.
They have also suffered setbacks domestically, including a cup defeat to Beerschot last time out that will have increased scrutiny on head coach Vitor Bruno.
They also have selection issues to consider heading into this clash, with Ilias Koutsoupias not included in their Europa League squad, while Giulian Biancone and Killian Sardella have been dealing with muscle problems.
Lucas Boel Hey and Ilay Camara have also been reported as unavailable with leg and foot injuries respectively, and those defensive absences could make it harder for the visitors to keep Jagiellonia quiet.
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs. Anderlecht form guide & betting tips
| Jagiellonia Bialystok | vs | Anderlecht |
|---|---|---|
WLLWL |
Form | WWWLL |
| 10 | Goals For | 9 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 4 |
LW |
Europa League | LL |
Whispers predicts: Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-2 Anderlecht
Anderlecht should be the slight favourites here but their poor European start is a concern, which is why we are tilting towards a draw, priced at 3.50 (5/2).
However, Both teams to score – Yes is available at 1.62 (5/8), making it an appealing alternative to backing either side outright. Jagiellonia have shown they can score at home in Europe, while Anderlecht will be keen to improve on their return of one goal from their first two league-phase matches.
A 1-1 draw is the correct-score prediction, priced at 6.80 (29/5).
> Anderlecht win or draw at 1.40 (5/2) | Likelihood: High
> Both teams to score – Yes at 1.62 (5/8) | Likelihood: Medium
> Match result – Draw at 3.50 (5/2) | Likelihood: Medium
> Correct score: Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-2 Anderlecht at 6.80 (29/5) | Likelihood: Low