Our prediction for this Europa League match:
RFS will host Anderlecht in the Europa League round 4, hoping to pull off an upset against one of the best teams in the competition so far. Despite playing above expectations in Europe, the Latvian side has managed only one point, largely due to their lack of experience on the continental stage. RFS have battled hard in each fixture, but injuries to the likes of Diomande, Deocleciano, Jatta, and Lemajic leave them short-handed for this challenging encounter.
Anderlecht, on the other hand, head into this match with a perfect Europa League record and have demonstrated why they’re one of the more experienced teams in the tournament. Although they’re missing influential players like Majeed Ashimeru, Thorgan Hazard, and Jan Vertonghen due to injuries, Anderlecht’s depth and quality make them favorites to continue their winning streak. With the Belgians’ momentum and superior experience, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Anderlecht):
Founded on 27 May, 1908, Anderlecht are considered one of the oldest clubs in Belgium. The Paars-wit are the dominant force in the Belgian Pro League and in 2014 they won their 33rd domestic trophy. Anderlecht did remarkably well to win the UEFA Super Cup title in 1983, with the team defeating Benfica in the final of the competition.
The Belgian outfit recorded a 1-0 over the Eagles in the first leg, with the two teams playing out a 1-1 draw in the return leg. Anderlecht play their home games at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, the venue that was opened in 1917. The stadium was renovated in 1983 and current capacity of Anderlecht’s home ground is 28 063.
The Paars-wit have long-standing rivalries with the likes of Standard Liege and Club Brugge, whilst FC Brussels were considered the club’s bitter opponents in the past. The likes of Besnik Hasi, Lucas Biglia, Filip De Wilde and Romelu Lukaku are some of Anderlecht’s notable players.