Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Sunday, May 18, Brugge will travel to Anderlecht for the ninth round of the Championship Group. Kick-off is at 13:30 Central European Time. Here’s my preview and prediction for this high-stakes clash.
Anderlecht – Brugge: key facts and head-to-head
- Anderlecht have lost their last two matches and suffered five defeats in their last ten games.
- Brugge are unbeaten in four straight matches and come into this clash on a three-game winning streak.
- Brugge boast the best attack in the Championship Group with 17 goals, and the second-best defense, conceding only four.
- The Brugge side have lost without scoring in just 8% of their matches, compared to Anderlecht’s 22%.
- In 80% of Brugge’s matches, they score over 1.5 goals; for Anderlecht, that figure is 78%.
- Anderlecht keep more clean-sheet wins—32% against 28% for Brugge.
- Brugge have beaten Anderlecht six times in a row.
Anderlecht – Brugge: match preview
With just two rounds left in the Jupiler League, the title race in the Championship Group is heating up.
Anderlecht sit fourth, a position that secures a spot in the Conference League playoffs. The team still has a shot at third place—they trail by five points. With two wins and a slip-up from their rival, they could break into the Europa League qualifiers. However, the gap to the fifth-place side is also five points—every point is crucial.
Brugge are right in the thick of the title chase. With two games to go, they’re just one point behind the leaders, sitting on 49 points. Ahead are two tough fixtures—against Anderlecht and Antwerp. To keep their title dreams alive, Brugge must win and hope their rivals stumble. The team is in fantastic form—three wins on the bounce and four unbeaten.
Probable lineups
- Anderlecht: Kuzeemans, Simic, Hey, N’Diae, Maamar, Verschaeren, Dendoncker, Dolberg, Angulo, Hazard, Huerta
- Brugge: Jackers, Mechele, Syke, Ordonez, De Kuyper, Vetlesen, Vanaken, Onyedika, Jashari, Vermant, Tzolis
Prediction
Brugge can’t afford any slip-ups—just two rounds remain, and every point is vital. Anderlecht will fight hard on their home turf, but they’ve lost their last six head-to-head meetings with Brugge. I’m backing the visitors to win, at odds of 1.70.
