Anderlecht vs Genk: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 14, 2025

On Sunday, September 14, at 18:30 Central European Time, Anderlecht will host Genk in Matchday 7 of the Belgian Championship. Here’s an overview of both teams and our match prediction.

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Match preview

Anderlecht has struggled at the start of the season. In European matches, they were eliminated from the Europa League by Häcken, managed to defeat Sheriff but then lost to AEK in the Conference League play-off with an aggregate score of 3-1, missing out on the European group stage.

In the league, Anderlecht has earned only nine points from five matches, with two defeats and three wins against Dender (2-0), Cercle Brugge (3-0), and Westerlo (5-2). Coach Besnik Hasi prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation that focuses on possession and teamwork, although this strategy has often not yielded the expected results.

Genk has had a smoother journey, qualifying for the Europa League after defeating Polish side Lech with a 6-3 aggregate. Their strong UEFA ranking allowed them to skip a round to reach the group stage.

In the league, Genk has been average, earning seven points from five games with two defeats, one draw, and two wins against Leuven (2-1) and Waregem (3-2). Genk usually plays a 4-3-3 formation but shifts to 4-2-3-1 when defending. Similar to Anderlecht, they focus on creating chances through ball control and build-up play. Anderlecht will be a tough challenge for them.

Probable lineups

Anderlecht: Kosemans, Maamar, Kana, Hey, Augustinsson, De Cat, Llansana, Valera, Hazard, Vasquez, Degreef

Genk: Laval, El Wahdi, Kongolo, Smets, Kayembe, Bwngura, Heynen, Stojkers, Karetsas, Ito, O

Match facts and head-to-head

• Genk has won four of the last five meetings, with Anderlecht winning only once
• Each of Genk’s last five matches has featured at least three goals
• Anderlecht has won just one of their last six matches

Prediction

This match is likely to see multiple goals: both teams are aiming for victory, and neither defense looks particularly strong. Historically, their matchups often result in high scores. My prediction: bet on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.65.