For the top game of the 27th game day in the Jupiler League receives record champions RSC Anderlecht the reigning champions from Bruges. The kickers from the Brussels district have clearly seen better times than currently. In the cup early against the second-class city rivals Union St. Gilloise excreted, in the group stage of the Europa League winless and in the championship, the pair-Wit are only in sixth place, which is why they even for the first time in years for the entry into the championship round fear, because KAA Gent only three counters ago. No wonder that with Fred Rutten is already the third coach since the new year on the sidelines. The Dutchman replaced the interim solution Karim Belhocine, who had taken over the post again at the beginning of last December by Hein Vanhaezebrouck.

Today’s Betting Tip Anderlecht vs. Bruges

His yield falls after five matchdays only on average with two wins and losses and a draw. For their part, the guests from Bruges beat the leaders of Genk 3-1 on the final day of the match and lost 4-0 in the Europa League at Red Bull Salzburg last Thursday night. A game that of course took a lot of strength. Blauw-Zwart is certainly stronger than the Elf from Brussels these days, but due to the extra effort in Salzburg a balanced game can be expected. At Anderlecht vs Bruges the tip is therefore on a draw. The prediction also takes into account that the hosts have already finished five of their 13 home games with a division of points and Bruges has the same balance in the amount of nearly 40 percent in draw away.

Anderlecht – Statistics & Current Form

The Mauves et Blancs are also under their new coach Fred Rutten from the spot. The minimum goal of reaching the championship round is still in danger. The Dutch coach celebrated in his fifth game last weekend but at least his second victory. A success that also succeeded against a very strong opponent in the shape of the fourth-placed from Antwerp. With 1: 0, the Flemings was defeated away. But the result sounds better than it was, because the goal to victory was very happy in the second minute of stoppage time and Antwerp was at least equal.

Nevertheless, the success was of course balm for the cracked psyche of Anderlechter. This has suffered not only in the Jupiler League, but also in the Europa League, where Sporting after the group stage with the embarrassing yield of two goals and three points, hammered by three draws, was the last to say goodbye to his group. For the proud club that has twice won the European Cup Winners’ Cup and was the winner of the UEFA Cup in 1983, such a record is of course dignified. But the games on European stage were just a reflection of the often disappointing performances in the national league. Especially Anderlecht is hardly recognizable this season, as shown by the enormous number of eight defeats from 15 appearances.

At least in the domestic Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, the 34-time champion is still quite stable: Only one of his 13 home game has been lost so far. The defeat Anderlecht recorded in early December against the KRC Genk, but also delivers a very good season and enthroned at the top of the table. Otherwise, there were seven wins and also already five draws. So also in the last time home game against SV Zulte Waregem, who is only based in the lower midfield. Among others, the Frenchman Adrien Trebel and the Ukrainian Evgeniy Makarenko in midfield can not run aground. Also questionable is the use of Landry Dimata in attack. The top scorer, 13 goals this season, suffers from knee problems.

Expected formation of Anderlecht:
Didillon – Lawrence -Verschaeren – Cobbaut – Mbodji – Najar – Kums – Kayembe – Zulj – Bolasie – Santini

Last matches from Anderlecht:

• 17.02.2019 – Antwerp vs. Anderlecht 0: 1 (First Division A)
• 10.02.2019 – Anderlecht vs. SV Zulte-Waregem 0: 0 (First Division A)
• 03.02.2019 – Standard Liège vs. Anderlecht 2: 1 (First Division A)
• 27.01.2019 – Anderlecht vs. KAS Eupen 2: 1 (First Division A)
• 20.01.2019 – Gent Vs. Anderlecht 1: 0 (First Division A)

Bruges – Statistics & Current Form

The FCB spins in these weeks from a demanding program: Only the rousing first leg against Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League, that was won after a great fight and a deficit still 2-1 in the domestic Jan Breydel Stadium, thus eliminating the champions The first defeat of the season was inflicted on Austria, followed by the blast against league leaders KRC Genk. Also this match was denied by Bruges victorious. Despite the 3: 1 success, the Flemings are with eight points still quite clearly behind the surprisingly strong playing Smurfs from Genk. This week was followed by the return match against the Salzburg, but was crashed with 0: 4 lost.

Away, the yield of Club Bruges is so far a bit meager: Only five of the 13 guest appearances were successfully completed. Instead, the points were divided five times and three times had the 15-time champion as loser to travel home. In the offensive, which is very accurate in the stranger despite the expandable point yield with 22 goals, the hopes are currently mainly on the Brazilian Wesley, who scored three goals in his last five missions.

Expected formation of Bruges:
Horvath – Denswil – Mechele – Poulain – Diatta – Rits – Vanaken – Previous – Lourenco – Schrijvers – Wesley

Last matches from Bruges:

• 21.02.2019 – Red Bull Salzburg vs. Bruges 4-0 (Europa League)
• 17.02.2019 – Club Brugge vs. FC Bruges. Genk 3: 1 (First Division A)
• 14.02.2019 – FC Bruges vs. Red Bull Salzburg 2: 1 (Europa League)
• 10.02.2019 – Cercle Brugge vs. KSV. Bruges 2: 2 (First Division A)
• 03.02.2019 – Club Brugge vs. FC Bruges. Gent 1: 1 (First Division A)

Anderlecht vs. Bruges Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

Looking at the direct comparison, a remarkable home statistics for Anderlecht vs Bruges is out: Since 29 home games was no longer lost to the club from Flanders! The last away win of Bruges in Brussels dates back to September 9, 1998, more than 20 years ago. The match in the first round but went out 2-1 in favor of the master. In the upcoming duel between Anderlecht and Bruges, the odds are extremely close together, which is why no prediction can be derived from this.

Anderlecht vs Brugge Our Betting Tips Explained

“We are Anderlecht” is the battle cry of the fans of the RSC, but this season he gets them much less vocal than in recent years over the lips. The performances of her team were often too weak. As a table sixth is now even the qualification for the championship round in danger and the new coach Fred Rutten has not yet brought the desired turnaround. In addition, Anderlecht currently has some personal worries on the offensive, as their best goal-getter Landy Dimata will probably fail. His replacement would probably be like the last matchday for Belgium’s Zakaria Bakkali, but with just one goal in 15 appearances as a new signing from Deportivo La Coruna’s last summer, he has been far behind expectations.

Key Facts – Anderlecht vs Bruges tips

Bruges has not won at Anderlecht for over 20 years – away record: 0-18-11
Hosts lost in the first round with 1: 2 in Flanders
Bruges champion has the second best away away together with Gent

The Congolese Yala Bolasie, who was loaned out by Everton FC in the winter and who landed the first goal for his new employer on his third outing on the final day of the match, has done even better. Thanks to his goal in injury time Anderlecht won the match in Antwerp. In any case, the statistics can be encouraging – because Sporting has not lost against Bruges since 29 home games! Furthermore, the home record this season is still quite positive with seven wins, five draws and only one loss to the table leader Genk. The guests also have a tough match in the Europa League. The match last Thursday in Salzburg ended with a 0: 4 for the team of coach Ivan Lenko. At Anderlecht vs Bruges, the prediction thus looks like a draw. A tip that would have been correct even at the last two home games of Anderlecht against the table second.

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Odds: 3.60