Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Sunday’s football game at Den Dreef pits together Leuven and Anderlecht, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. Leuven are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the capital club. The good news for the hosts is that Birger Verstraete is back from suspension, but Ezechiel Banzuzi serves a one-game ban this time out.
The Purple & White, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning run in the Belgian top flight. As Anderlecht have been scoring goals for fun of late, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on David Hubert’s men. You should bear in mind that Anderlecht are undefeated in the previous seven meetings with Leuven in the Belgian elite division. All Killian Sardella, Jan Vertonghen, and Thorgan Hazard should miss out with injuries for the away team.
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.