This afternoon at 13:30, Lotto Park will be ablaze with excitement as Anderlecht faces Club Brugge in the first major clash of November. Both teams head into this match with confidence following strong performances last week.
Anderlecht secured a victory against KV Mechelen, while Club Brugge made headlines with an impressive draw against FC Barcelona. Coaches Besnik Hasi and Nicky Hayen are likely to maintain continuity in their line-ups.
For Anderlecht, it seems unlikely there will be changes to the starting eleven that triumphed over Malinwa. The only area under consideration is the left-back position, where Hasi must choose between the defensively reliable Augustinsson and the quicker Moussa Ndiaye, who is better suited to counter the speed of Brugge’s Forbs.
The midfield lineup for Anderlecht appears settled. Hasi expressed satisfaction with the attacking duo of Cvetkovic and Bertaccini, but emphasizes the need for balance. Therefore, Saliba is expected to reprise his role as the central midfielder, with Stroeykens ready to provide creativity from the bench.
Club Brugge, on the other hand, also prefers to avoid rotation. Despite having played an intense match against Barcelona last Wednesday, coach Hayen is keen to maintain the rhythm. Vanaken, Onyedika, and Stankovic form the control trio in the midfield, while Forbs and Tzolis will support Tresoldi in the attack.
Both teams have a lot at stake: a win for Anderlecht would firmly place them among the top three, while Club Brugge aims to carry their European momentum into the Jupiler Pro League. This matchup promises to be thrilling, showcasing two teams brimming with confidence and energy.
Expected line-ups are as follows:
Anderlecht: Coosemans; Camara, Hey, Kana, Augustinsson; De Cat, Saliba, Hazard; Bertaccini, Cvetkovic, Angulo.
Club Brugge: Jackers; Sabbe, Mechele, Ordonez, Seys; Onyedika, Vanaken, Stankovic; Forbs, Tresoldi, Tzolis.
As anticipation builds for this exciting encounter, fans can expect to witness a compelling display of football from both sides.