The classic game between these fierce rivals Anderlecht and Club Brugge kicks off at 18:00 CET at Brussel.


Anderlecht (2nd place, 7-0-3 GD 27-7)

Anderlecht are trailing league leaders Standard by 4 points which basically means that a home win over rivals Brugge is vital today.

And things aren't looking bad for it. While Anderlecht still tend to struggle away from home, here at their own ground they are almost invincable as they won their last 8 home games in the league.

Coach Vercauteren will be missing 2 regulars with Tihinen and Kompany, but has a strong squad to choose from with plenty of options left and upfront they have plenty of scoring power with M'Penza, Jestrovic and Serhat.


Club Brugge (6th place, 5-2-3 GD 13-10)

Just by checking Brugge's statistics we can easily see this team is in trouble this season. They already lost 3 games and their goal record of 13-10 shows they have huge problems scoring the goals.

Brugge were boosted however by a midweek CL win at Vienna, but the trip here to Anderlecht will be a different cup of tea.

Coach Ceulemans has a few selection worries as defenders Maertens and Vandelaloitte will be out, while Blondel is suspended.

All in all Brugge will travel with a defensive attitude here trying to grind out a result and hope for Balaban upfront on the counter attack as Rune Lange is still out injured.

History Angle

History is very much in favour of the hosts here as Anderlecht managed 6 wins and 2 draws out of the last 10 home games against Brugge with the visitors winning 2 games.

Probable Line-ups

I have no confirmed line ups yet but Anderlecht have far less personal worries than Brugge before this match.


Verdict

With all the info, recent trends and form backing up a punt on the hosts, we have a fairly good case for a bet on Anderlecht on our hands here. Medium stakes are advised.

PERCENTAGE ESTIMATE :

Home: 62% Draw: 20% Away: 18%

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Secure yourself a slice of Anderlecht at a price above evens at the exchanges.

HANDICAP BETTING :

The handicap line is set at half ball which means Anderlecht have to deliver the win for a pay-out. Once again Interwetten offer the safe but less paying level ball option.