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Club Brugge entertain rivals Anderlecht at the Jan Breydel Stadium in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. Brugge are fourth in the league with 18 points, one more than the visitors, who are sixth.
The defending champions returned to winning ways after three games in the league last week, with a 2-1 triumph aat Westerlo. Jorne Spileers broke the deadlock in the fourth minute before Hans Vanaken doubled their lead in the 24th.
They lost 3-1 at AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League in midweek. Raphael Onyedika was sent off in the 40th minute, and Brugge conceded twice in the second half.
Anderlecht, meanwhile, saw their unbeaten streak in the league end after three games last week with a 2-1 loss at Beerschot. Kasper Dolberg equalised in the 50th minute from the spot before Marwan Al-Sahafi scored the winner in the 70th minute, completing his brace.
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They beat Ludogorets 2-0 at hom in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Samuel Edozie scored in the 67th minute before Anders Dreyer added a second in stoppage time.
Club Brugge vs Anderlecht Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams sides have met 198 times across competitions, with Anderlecht leading 72-65.
- They met four times in the league last season. Anderlecht went unbeaten in two regular season meetings, winning once. Brugge won the two championship phase meetings.
- Brugge have won thrice n 12 meetings against Anderlencht, losing once.
- Six of their last eight meetings have produced under 2.5 goals.
Club Brugge vs Anderlecht Prediction
Brugge will look to bounce back after a continental defeat in midweek. Interestingly, they have scored in four of their last five games across competitions.
Gustaf Nilsson participated in training earlier this week and faces a late fitness test. Andreas Skov Olsen and Hugo Vetlesen were on the bench against Milan and should return to the starting XI.
Anderlehcht, meanwhile, have one loss in seven games across competitions. They have won four of their last six games and are winless in three away games in the Pro League, though.
Jan Vertonghen is not yet back from injury, so head coach David Hubert will continue to rely on Mathias Jorgensen. Considering the form of both teams, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Club Brugge 2-2 Anderlecht
Club Brugge vs Anderlecht Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Hans Vanaken to score or assist any time - Yes
