Anderlecht - Westerlo

Anderlecht return to Lotto Park on 31 October 2026 for matchday 10 of the Belgian Pro League, looking to recover from a difficult run that saw them fall 4-0 to Gent in their last outing. While their European campaign has provided moments of success, including a 3-0 victory against Jagiellonia Bialystok, domestic consistency has proven elusive. Conversely, Westerlo arrive in high spirits following a prolific period in the league, highlighted by a 5-1 thrashing of Royal Antwerp and a recent 4-4 draw with SK Beveren. Their attacking unit, expected to feature Norman Bassette and Shunsuke Saito, has shown a consistent ability to find the net.

The history between these two sides suggests an open contest, as evidenced by their 5-2 result in July 2025. Anderlecht will rely on the expected XI of Tawfik Bentayeb, Marten Winkler, and Danylo Sikan to break down a Westerlo defense anchored by Seiji Kimura. With Westerlo having secured a dominant 4-0 win in their most recent league meeting in December 2025, the hosts face a significant test of their defensive resolve. Whether Anderlecht can rediscover their rhythm or Westerlo continue their scoring streak remains the central question for this encounter.