Anderlecht vs Kortrijk - Jupiler Pro League

There is a notable edge to this Jupiler Pro League fixture. When Anderlecht meet Kortrijk at the home ground on September 3, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

In the Jupiler Pro League table, Anderlecht currently occupy 7th and Kortrijk sit 18th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, WWWWW over their last five and a 50% win rate to their name. Kortrijk have found wins elusive, LLLLL in their last five underscoring a win rate of 0%. The contrast in attacking output — 0.67 versus 0.17 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Anderlecht will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Kortrijk will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Few of Bouaddi's age possess such a rare blend of physicality off the ball, and poise and balance in possession.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman M. Ubandoma — 5 goals this term — will be one to watch. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. In the Premier League alone, Hall enjoyed a breakthrough season under Eddie Hall, scoring a goal and bagging an assists in 30 appearances.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Given the balance of the numbers, Anderlecht should have enough to edge it — a 1-0 victory looks the most likely outcome. With positions in the Jupiler Pro League table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.