Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo Prediction: Can Westerlo hurt Anderlecht in this season opener?

Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo: Prediction for the Match on July 27, 2025

Anderlecht will play host to KVC Westerlo at Lotto Park in matchweek one of the Jupiler Pro League. The two teams will head into this game eyeing a win as they look forward to a profitable season. How will this encounter unfold? Let’s get into full game previews and offer best betting possibilities. 

Anderlecht: Form and Statistics

Anderlecht could not finish the previous season the same way they started it and could only finish fourth in the regular season with 51 points. However, their performances in the Championship Group were not impressive and could only finish in the final spot of the European Europa League. Ahead of this game, Anderlecht have an unbeaten run of six matches. 

Anderlecht Team News

Zoumana Keita is expected to miss this game as the 19-year old defender's injury has seen him miss the last two preseason matches. Meanwhile, despite recent late news regarding Kasper Dolberg’s fitness, the number nine is expected to lead the attack for this side.

🔖 Anderlecht Expected Lineup (4-3-3)

Colin Coosemans (GK), Ali Maamar, Lucas Hey, Moussa N'Diaye, Nilson Angulo, Marco Kana, Enric Llansana, Yari Verschaeren, Tristan Degreef, Mario Stroeykens, Kasper Dolberg

⛔️Unavailable: Zoumana Keita (injured)

KVC Westerlo: Form and Statistics

KVC Westerlo finished the regular season previous year 9th place with 37 points from 30 matches. However, this team could not offer much in the European Conference group and finished second place behind Charleroi. Ahead of this game, KVC Westerlo have lost three and won three of their last six matches ahead of this game with each being in a friendly. 

KVC Westerlo Team News

New head coach, Issame Charaï is expected to start Matija Frigan who scored in the last meeting of this game with Isa Sakamoto providing the link up play. However, Ivorian Fernand Goure has been ruled out for this opener as the striker continues to recover from his long term knee injury. 

🔖 KVC Westerlo Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Andreas Jungdal (GK), Bryan Reynolds, Emin Bayram, Amando Lapage, Tuur Rommens, Dogucan Haspolat, Thomas Van Den Keybus, Griffin Yow, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Isa Sakamoto, Matija Frigan

⛔️Unavailable: Fernand Goure (injured)

Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo: Head-to-Head Statistics

Anderlecht and KVC Westerlo recent meetings have ended in favour of the Anderlecht. While KVC Westerlo won two times in the last 13 meetings dating back to 2017, Anderlecht won eight times with three ending in a draw. In their most recent meeting back in March, KVC Westerlo pulled off a 2-0 win with two first half strikes from Frigan and Haspolat making the difference. 

Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo: Betting Tips & Odds

• Anderlecht have dominated this fixture in recent times and are coming into this game with a solid run of unbeaten matches. Also, with home turf advantage and being tagged favourites by the bookies, they have a 1.70 odds of winning on Bet365 bookmaker.
• In recent meetings between Anderlecht and KVC Westerlo, we have witnessed many goals with at least three goals per game. Over 2.5 goals is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.64.
• Only one of the last five matches between Anderlecht and KVC Westerlo have not ended with both teams scoring. This option is available on Betway with odds at 1.57.
• While KVC Westerlo have not had much luck in this fixture in the past years, they won the last time they took on Anderlecht. With a new season with clearer goals of playing European football, they have a chance to turn the tables. A win for the visiting team is available on Bet365 with odds at 4.50.
• Anderlecht have scored at least two goals in four of the last five encounters of this game. This record might repeat itself with over 1.5 goals for the home team available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.65.

Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo Match Prediction 27 July 2025

Anderlecht are clearly the favorites in this game and there is no doubt on what they can offer in this game. While KVC Westerlo have posed a number of tough performances against this team in recent times, I just do not see them clearly having an easy match at Lotto Park. To be honest, early matches of the season always go in Anderlecht’s favour as they do pose a lot of offensive threat while also being very sharp defensively. Yet, their first leg game the previous season saw KVC Westerlo hold them to a 2-2 draw in gameweek seven which is a testament that the visitors can be a tough side to beat. Yet, I just think Anderlecht will have their way in this game and despite KVC Westerlo winning the last meeting of this fixture, I do still think the best they can get in this game will be a consolation goal. Therefore in a game where both teams will be cautious in defense, a 2-1 win for Anderlecht is a good pick. 

Our match prediction is a win for Anderlecht with odds at 1.73 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is Anderlecht 2-1 KVC Westerlo correct score with odds at 8.50 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.90 on Betway bookmaker.