Main prediction: RSC Anderlecht to win

Alternative tip: RSC Anderlecht to win and both teams to score

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The season is still early days and Waasland-Beveren are back on the pitch this 16/08 (Sunday).

The clash is against RSC Anderlecht, at Freethielstadion, at 12:30, in the Pro League.

Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Waasland-Beveren have won 4 time(s) and RSC Anderlecht have won 4. RSC Anderlecht are the clear favourites with a 27% chance at the sportsbooks.

See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht.

Prediction for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

RSC Anderlecht are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 2.222 and a 27% chance of winning. Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Waasland-Beveren win are 3.75 and a draw is 3.846.

In the Belgium Pro League, Waasland-Beveren have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. The top scorer is Chris Lokesa, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, RSC Anderlecht have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Joshua-Williame Bethume is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Waasland-Beveren and RSC Anderlecht

In 12 clashes, RSC Anderlecht have the advantage over Waasland-Beveren: 7 win(s) against 2 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 22/01/2021, in the Pro League, the match score was: RSC Anderlecht 0-0 Waasland-Beveren.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Pro League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Waasland-Beveren: current form

Waasland-Beveren have played only 1 match(es) in the Pro League.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the Jupiler Pro League the situation is this:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Chris Lokesa (1 goal(s))

RSC Anderlecht: current form

Meanwhile, RSC Anderlecht have played only 1 match(es) in the Pro League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Joshua-Williame Bethume (1 goal(s))

Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht key players

In the Pro League, Chris Lokesa carries Waasland-Beveren's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Christian Brüls, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Lennart Mertens has 21 goal(s).

On the other side, Joshua-Williame Bethume is the name that frightens the most for Purple & White with 1 goal(s) in the Pro League.

In terms of playmaking, Ali Maamar leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Thorgan Hazard has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht statistics in the Pro League

Few matches into the league yet. Waasland-Beveren have an average of 8 corners and 4 cards per match. RSC Anderlecht have 11 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht in the table below.

Home Team

Waasland-Beveren Team Logo

Waasland-Beveren

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W W

2.4

Home W W W W W

3

Away L W W D W

2

Away Team

RSC Anderlecht Team Logo

RSC Anderlecht

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W D

2.6

Home W W W W D

2.6

Away W D L D L

1

More tips for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht in the Pro League:

👉 Our prediction is: RSC Anderlecht to win the 1st half

RSC Anderlecht is a tough opponent to face, particularly away from home. They have enough dangerous attacking weapons to deal some damage up front, while the defence is quite solid as well.

It would not be a shock if they come in and give their hosts Waasland-Beveren a bit of a scare in the early going.

That is why we recommend taking RSC Anderlecht to win the first half.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Waasland-Beveren and RSC Anderlecht both find the back of the net.

Correct score prediction for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

RSC Anderlecht arrive with a better campaign and good attacking power. The visitors' favoritism in the odds is backed by the numbers. Exact score: Waasland-Beveren 1-2 RSC Anderlecht. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

Check out where to watch the live match between RSC Anderlecht and Waasland-Beveren:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Waasland-Beveren and RSC Anderlecht

The line-ups for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Waasland-Beveren line-up

  • 1

    Johannes Schenk

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Viktor Boone

    Defender

  • 4

    Christophe Janssens

    Defender

  • 5

    Chris Lokesa

    Forward

  • 8

    Ferre Slegers

    Midfielder

  • 18

    Sieben Dewaele

    Midfielder

  • 21

    Laurent Jans

    Defender

  • 22

    Christian Brüls

    Midfielder

  • 31

    Bruno Godeau

    Defender

  • 34

    Kurt Abrahams

    Forward

  • 92

    Lennart Mertens

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht line-up

  • 4

    Giulian Biancone

    Defender

  • 5

    Moussa Ndiaye

    Defender

  • 9

    Mihajlo Cvetković

    Forward

  • 14

    Danylo Sikan

    Forward

  • 18

    Lukáš Ambros

    Midfielder

  • 24

    Enric Llansana

    Midfielder

  • 26

    Colin Coosemans

    Goalkeeper

  • 27

    Léo Pétrot

    Defender

  • 55

    Marco Kana

    Defender

  • 61

    Joshua-Williame Bethume

    Forward

  • 79

    Ali Maamar

    Defender

The RSC Anderlecht starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

Match: Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht

Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27

Date: 16/08/2026

Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Freethielstadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 13 August 2026, at 20:08 Last updated on 13 August 2026, at 20:08
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.