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
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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.
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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.
More tips for Waasland-Beveren vs RSC Anderlecht
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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
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1
Johannes Schenk
Goalkeeper
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3
Viktor Boone
Defender
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4
Christophe Janssens
Defender
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5
Chris Lokesa
Forward
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8
Ferre Slegers
Midfielder
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18
Sieben Dewaele
Midfielder
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21
Laurent Jans
Defender
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22
Christian Brüls
Midfielder
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31
Bruno Godeau
Defender
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34
Kurt Abrahams
Forward
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92
Lennart Mertens
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht line-up
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4
Giulian Biancone
Defender
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5
Moussa Ndiaye
Defender
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9
Mihajlo Cvetković
Forward
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14
Danylo Sikan
Forward
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18
Lukáš Ambros
Midfielder
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24
Enric Llansana
Midfielder
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26
Colin Coosemans
Goalkeeper
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27
Léo Pétrot
Defender
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55
Marco Kana
Defender
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61
Joshua-Williame Bethume
Forward
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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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