Anderlecht vs Waregem: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Anderlecht prepare to host Zulte-Waregem on September 19, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this BELGIUM: First Division A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Anderlecht, currently 7th in the standings with 10 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Zulte-Waregem, sitting 5th with 11 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Anderlecht and Zulte-Waregem have been competitive, with Zulte-Waregem claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Mechelen, Anderlecht recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Coosemans, Augustinsson, Petrot, Biancone, Maamar, Antman, Kana, Koutsoupias, Winkler, Sikan, Bentayeb. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Zulte-Waregem's last outing came against Charleroi, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bostyn, Cappelle, Kiilerich, Lemoine, Tangala, Ake, Lofolomo, Claes, Niang, Atrok, Ementa. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Anderlecht are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Anderlecht and Zulte-Waregem are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Anderlecht's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Zulte-Waregem's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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