AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-04 16:35 UTC
Anderlecht open Belgian Pro League campaign at home
Sunday afternoon sees the Belgian Pro League commence its new season with Anderlecht hosting RAAL La Louviere at Lotto Park. This fixture marks the opening matchday of the domestic campaign, with both sides looking to start with a positive result.
Team news and expected lineups
Anderlecht are expected to field a side featuring Danylo Sikan in attack, supported by forwards Joshua Nga Kana. The defence is likely to include Marco Kana, Ludwig Augustinsson, Leo Petrot, Giulian Biancone, and Ali Maamar, with Colin Coosemans in goal. RAAL La Louviere's anticipated XI sees Elias Filet and Nachon Nsingi as the primary attacking threats, alongside Mustapha Isah. Thierry Lutonda and Shaquil Delos are expected to anchor the defence, with Joel Ito and Sami Lahssaini in midfield. Wagane Faye and Yllan Okou are also set to feature in defence, with Marcos Peano starting in goal.
Anderlecht's recent form
Anderlecht's recent results show a mixed picture, with a recent Europa League qualification tie against Hammarby ending in a 3-1 win at home and a 1-1 draw away. Prior to that, they secured friendly victories against NEC Nijmegen and drew with Boulogne. Their league form at the end of the previous season saw them struggle in the Championship Playoff Group, with a notable 5-1 loss to Union St.Gilloise.
RAAL La Louviere's pre-season preparations
RAAL La Louviere have been engaged in a series of club friendlies as they prepare for the new season. Their recent outings have resulted in goalless draws against Eintracht Braunschweig and Samsunspor, and a 1-1 draw with Kifisia FC. A heavier defeat came against Lille, losing 3-0. Their league performance in the Relegation Playoff Group towards the end of the last campaign saw some mixed results, including a 4-1 win against Cercle Brugge.
Head-to-head history
The two sides have met several times in recent seasons, with Anderlecht generally holding the upper hand. Their most recent encounter in the Belgian Pro League on 15 February 2026 ended in a 0-0 draw. However, earlier in the 2025-26 season, Anderlecht secured a 1-0 away victory. Cup ties have also seen Anderlecht emerge victorious, including a significant 7-1 win in October 2021.
Key players to watch
For Anderlecht, forward Danylo Sikan could be a key figure. He has shown good form in recent matches, scoring five goals in his last six appearances. The team's tendency to score late goals, with seven of their last ten across all competitions coming after the 75th minute, suggests they can maintain pressure throughout the match. RAAL La Louviere's attack will likely be spearheaded by Elias Filet and Nachon Nsingi, who will be looking to break down the Anderlecht defence.
RAAL La Louviere
3-1-4-2
● Confirmed
9
Filet
11
⚽↓62′
Isah
5
↓73′
Lutonda
18
Delos
23
Ito
48
↓90′
Coulibaly
10
↓72′
Wade
33
Nkoa
99
Okou
4
Faye
21
Peano
Bench (10)
Matyas Kovacs ↑62′ · Nolan Gillot ↑72′ · Samuel Gueulette ↑90′ · Siad Gourville · Dion Hofmeister · Nachon Nsingi · Bryan Soumare · Mehdi Boukamir · Theo Radelet · Mouhamed Belkheir
Coach · Edward Still
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Anderlecht vs RAAL La Louviere
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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+12.1% ROI
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Qwen
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DeepSeek
+3.1% ROI
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Gemini
+2.0% ROI
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Kimi
-2.9% ROI
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ERNIE
-6.2% ROI
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Grok
-7.4% ROI
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Nemotron
-8.1% ROI
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Seed
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Recent Form
Anderlecht and RAAL La Louviere's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Anderlecht
4
Wins
4
Draws
2
Losses
16
Scored
16
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
8
BTTS
6 AugEURPAOK Thessaloniki FC0–1AnderlechtW
30 JulEURAnderlecht3–1HammarbyW
23 JulEURHammarby1–1AnderlechtD
11 JulFRIAnderlecht3–2NEC NijmegenW
4 JulFRIAnderlecht0–0BoulogneD
24 MayBELUnion St.Gilloise5–1AnderlechtL
21 MayBELAnderlecht3–1St.TruidenW
17 MayBELAnderlecht2–2KV MechelenD
14 MayCUPUnion St.Gilloise3–1AnderlechtL
10 MayBELGent1–1AnderlechtD
RAAL La Louviere
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
9
Scored
18
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
4
BTTS
1 AugFRIEintracht Braunschweig0–0RAAL La LouviereD
25 JulFRIRAAL La Louviere0–0SamsunsporD
22 JulFRIRAAL La Louviere1–1Kifisia FCD
18 JulFRILille3–0RAAL La LouviereL
11 JulFRIKSC Lokeren2–3RAAL La LouviereW
9 MayBELRAAL La Louviere4–1Cercle BruggeW
3 MayBELFCV Dender EH2–1RAAL La LouviereL
26 AprBELZulte Waregem4–0RAAL La LouviereL
19 AprBELRAAL La Louviere0–2Zulte WaregemL
11 AprBELCercle Brugge3–0RAAL La LouviereL
Head to Head
Anderlecht vs RAAL La Louviere·recent meetings
3Anderlecht wins
1Draws
0RAAL La Louviere wins
15 FebAnderlecht0 – 0RAAL La LouviereBelgian Pro League
23 Nov ’25RAAL La Louviere0 – 1AnderlechtBelgian Pro League
ChatGPT
Tip:Danylo Sikan to score @ odds 2.90Void
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