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Anderlecht entertain rivals Club Brugge at the Lotto Park in the Pro League on Sunday. The visitors are second place in the league and have a comfortable eight-point lead over third-placed Anderlecht, who have 33 points.
The hosts returned to winning ways after two consecutive defeats on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Beerschot in the Belgian Cup quarter-final. In their previous league outing, they suffered a 3-2 home loss to Dader. Anders Dreyer scored and provided an assist in the first half.
Brugge, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 15 games across competitions, winning 12. They recorded a 4-3 home win over Westerlo in their previous league outing. Andreas Skov Olsen and Christos Tzolis scored in the first half, while substitute Hugo Siquet bagged a second-half brace.
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Their winning run continued in the Belgian Cup quarter-final with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Tzolis bagged a brace, while Michał Skoras scored from the spot in the second half.
Anderlecht vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The De Klassikier rivals have crossed paths 199 times across competitions, with Anderlecht leading 72-66.
- Brugge registered a 2-1 home win in the reverse fixture in October.
- Anderlecht have won four of their last five home games in the Pro League, keeping three clean sheets.
- Brugge have suffered one loss in 20 games across competitions, with that loss coming in the UEFA Champions League at AC Milan.
- Brugge have the best goalscoring record in the league, scoring 44 goals in 20 games, while Anderlecht have the best defensive record, conceding 18 goals.
Anderlecht vs Club Brugge Prediction
Anderlecht began 2025 on a winning note this week but are winless in six home games against Brugge, winning twice.
Defenders Ludwig Augustinsson, Moussa N'Diaye and Jan Vertonghen are sidelined with injuries. Mario Stroeykens is back in training, but this match comes too soon for him.
Brugge, meanwhile, are on a 15-game unbeaten streak and have scored at least two goals in their last eight games. Joaquin Seys remains sidelined with injury, but Romeo Vermant and Hugo Siquet have recovered from injuries and will travel to the capital.
Both teams will look to leave a good account of themselves in their first league game of 2025. Considering their recent history at Lotto Park, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Anderlecht 2-2 Club Brugge
Anderlecht vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
