Both teams are ready to attack: Anderlecht vs Genk prediction
The Belgian Pro League match between Anderlecht and Genk will take place on 6 September. After four rounds, the hosts have collected six points, while the visitors have seven and sit slightly higher in the table.
Anderlecht: inconsistency in the league
The Brussels club made major changes to the squad during the summer and successfully came through Europa League qualifying, but their domestic form has been inconsistent so far. Anderlecht beat La Louvière 2-1 and Kortrijk 1-0, but lost 1-0 to Beveren and 3-0 to Union.
High-scoring matches have been fairly common for Anderlecht: three of their last four fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals. The same trend has occurred in three of their last four home matches.
Genk: scoring plenty but also conceding regularly
Genk began the league campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Zulte Waregem, then beat Westerlo 3-2, drew 4-4 with Antwerp and thrashed Beveren 4-0. They have collected seven points from four rounds.
The visitors' main characteristic is their high-scoring style. All four of Genk's league matches this season have produced over 2.5 goals, while the team have already scored 12 times and conceded eight.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Three of Anderlecht's last four matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
- All four of Genk's league matches this season have produced over 2.5 goals.
- In the last six head-to-head meetings, Genk have won four, Anderlecht one, while the other match ended in a draw.
Open football looks the most likely scenario: Anderlecht vs Genk prediction
Both teams look to play positively going forward, but they also leave space for their opponents. Genk are the clearest example, with all four of their opening league matches producing plenty of goals.
Anderlecht's home matches also regularly feature three or more goals. Therefore, rather than choosing a winner, it makes more sense to expect another open contest with plenty of chances.
