SK Beveren - Anderlecht

SK Beveren begin their Belgian Pro League campaign at home to Anderlecht on matchday 2, having lost their opening fixture 2-1 away at Royal Antwerp. Anderlecht, meanwhile, have already been involved in European qualification matches, securing a 3-2 victory against PAOK Thessaloniki FC on 13 August to progress in the Europa League, following a 2-1 league win over RAAL La Louviere the previous week. Their recent European exploits suggest a side already finding its rhythm.

This encounter at Freethiel Stadion sees the two sides meet for the first time since 2021, when they drew 0-0 in the First Division A. Prior to that, Anderlecht had secured two wins and a draw in their previous three league meetings. With Anderlecht having navigated a busy European schedule, their expected XI will be keen to carry that momentum into domestic competition against SK Beveren.