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RSC Anderlecht will face off against Sint-Truidense VV at Lotto Park in a First Division A match on Saturday. Below are our predictions, along with a poll and stats for the RSC Anderlecht vs. Sint-Truidense VV game, as well as the latest odds.
RSC Anderlecht
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RSC Anderlecht is looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Antwerp in their last First Division A – Play-Offs match. In that game, Anderlecht had 43% possession and 15 shots on goal, with 5 on target. Anders Dreyer was the sole scorer for Anderlecht, netting a goal in the 41st minute. Antwerp, on the other hand, had 21 shots, with goals from Eliot Matazo, Mahamadou Doumbia, and Michel-Ange Balikwisha.
In their last six matches, RSC Anderlecht, led by Brian Riemer, have scored 7 goals, averaging 1.17 goals per match.
Sint-Truidense VV
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Sint-Truidense VV aims to improve after a 2-0 defeat against KAA Gent in their most recent First Division A – Play-Offs match. Sint-Truidense had 53% possession and 15 shots on goal, with 2 on target. KAA Gent managed 7 shots, scoring through Matisse Samoise and Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
Sint-Truidense VV has struggled defensively, conceding in all of their last six games, with opponents scoring a total of 9 goals.
Head to Head
Reviewing their past head-to-head meetings since October 17, 2021, RSC Anderlecht has dominated these encounters, winning 83% of the matches, while Sint-Truidense VV has not registered a single victory. Across these games, a total of 19 goals were scored, with Anderlecht netting 15 and Sint-Truidense 4, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
The last league meeting on February 18, 2024, saw RSC Anderlecht secure a 4-1 victory over Sint-Truidense VV. Anderlecht had 58% possession and 18 shots, with goals from Thorgan Hazard, Mario Stroeykens, Kasper Dolberg, and Luis Vázquez. Sint-Truidense managed 12 shots, with Jarne Steuckers scoring their lone goal.
Given the form and historical performance, we predict that RSC Anderlecht will control the game and create numerous scoring opportunities. While Sint-Truidense VV may manage to score, it is unlikely to be enough to secure a win. Our forecast is a 3-1 victory for RSC Anderlecht. Additionally, our expert partners are suggesting there will be over 1.5 goals in this match.
