Jagiellonia Bialystok - Anderlecht

Jesus Imaz remains the focal point for Jagiellonia Bialystok as they prepare for this Europa League matchday 3 encounter at Stadion Miejski, Bialystok on 22 October 2026. The hosts arrive looking to regain momentum after a difficult period in the Ekstraklasa, though their recent 3-1 victory over Ararat Armenia in this competition provides a necessary confidence boost. With the expected inclusion of Ousmane Sow and Kajetan Szmyt in attack, Jagiellonia will aim to exploit their home advantage and establish a foothold in the group standings against European opposition.

Anderlecht travel to Poland following a challenging run, including a narrow defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in their most recent Europa League outing. The visitors, bolstered by the expected presence of Mihajlo Cvetkovic and Marten Winkler, will look to tighten their defensive structure after a recent cup exit. This tactical battle will likely hinge on how well the Anderlecht midfield can control the tempo against a motivated Jagiellonia side eager to prove their quality on the continental stage.