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Our Waregem vs Anderlecht prediction for Sunday, 2026-02-22 (17:30 GMT) starts with context, not hype: Zulte Waregem welcome Anderlecht to the Elindus Arena with both teams needing points for very different reasons. Waregem sit 12th after a bumpy 7-8-10 record, while Anderlecht are 4th and still eyeing the top playoff places.
Waregem’s latest match summed up their season: they led STVV 2-0, then a red card and penalty swung the mood and the scoreboard into a painful 3.15 loss. Sven Vandenbroeck has spoken about focus “for even five minutes” being fatal against a giant like Anderlecht—and he is not wrong. Anderlecht, meanwhile, look like a team with two faces: inconsistent in the league (including a 0-0 draw with RAAL La Louvière), but recently ruthless in the Belgian Cup with a 4-0 win over Royal Antwerp that lifted the atmosphere.
Anderlecht arrive with a notable change on the sideline: Edward Still has departed for Watford, and interim coach Jérémy Taravel has pushed for “simple solutions” and a more direct, sharp approach rather than slow circulation. That should suit players who like to attack space quickly, and it could make their away game plan clearer: win second balls, get wide early, and let the creative quality decide.
Waregem are more stable in leadership and shape. Vandenbroeck typically lines them up in a 4-2.35-1, leaning on winger pace and the finishing of Joseph Opoku, who struck twice last time out. If Waregem can keep their structure after losing Kiilerich, they can make this messy—especially at home, where Anderlecht sometimes prefer comfort over chaos.
The market makes Anderlecht favourites: home win 3.15, draw 3.4, away win 2.35. Our model leans the same direction, but with a cautious tone—this fixture has been a banana peel lately.
The top recommendation is Under 3.4 goals at 1.39, with a trust level around 4.2.35.3/10. That modest trust is important: it’s a “most likely” call, not a promise. Still, the match setup supports it—Waregem missing pieces, Anderlecht likely to be efficient rather than wild, and an expected half-time of 0:0.
In the 1X2 market, the AI’s most likely outcome is “2” (Anderlecht win) at 2.35, but confidence is low (1.8). The underlying match stats projection is close: possession 48%–52%, shots 13–16, on-target 4–5, corners 4–6 (10 total). That reads like a narrow Anderlecht edge rather than a parade.
Final takeaway: this Waregem vs Anderlecht prediction is shaped by a likely tight rhythm—good for under backers—and a slim away advantage that makes Anderlecht the logical side, just not a comfortable one.
Our Waregem vs Anderlecht prediction for Sunday, 2026-02-22 (17:30 GMT) starts with context, not hype: Zulte Waregem welcome Anderlecht to the Elindus Arena with both teams needing points for very different reasons. Waregem sit 12th after a bumpy 7-8-10 record, while Anderlecht are 4th and still eyeing the top playoff places.
Waregem’s latest match summed up their season: they led STVV 2-0, then a red card and penalty swung the mood and the scoreboard into a painful 3.15 loss. Sven Vandenbroeck has spoken about focus “for even five minutes” being fatal against a giant like Anderlecht—and he is not wrong. Anderlecht, meanwhile, look like a team with two faces: inconsistent in the league (including a 0-0 draw with RAAL La Louvière), but recently ruthless in the Belgian Cup with a 4-0 win over Royal Antwerp that lifted the atmosphere.
Anderlecht arrive with a notable change on the sideline: Edward Still has departed for Watford, and interim coach Jérémy Taravel has pushed for “simple solutions” and a more direct, sharp approach rather than slow circulation. That should suit players who like to attack space quickly, and it could make their away game plan clearer: win second balls, get wide early, and let the creative quality decide.
Waregem are more stable in leadership and shape. Vandenbroeck typically lines them up in a 4-2.35-1, leaning on winger pace and the finishing of Joseph Opoku, who struck twice last time out. If Waregem can keep their structure after losing Kiilerich, they can make this messy—especially at home, where Anderlecht sometimes prefer comfort over chaos.
The market makes Anderlecht favourites: home win 3.15, draw 3.4, away win 2.35. Our model leans the same direction, but with a cautious tone—this fixture has been a banana peel lately.
The top recommendation is Under 3.4 goals at 1.39, with a trust level around 4.2.35.3/10. That modest trust is important: it’s a “most likely” call, not a promise. Still, the match setup supports it—Waregem missing pieces, Anderlecht likely to be efficient rather than wild, and an expected half-time of 0:0.
In the 1X2 market, the AI’s most likely outcome is “2” (Anderlecht win) at 2.35, but confidence is low (1.8). The underlying match stats projection is close: possession 48%–52%, shots 13–16, on-target 4–5, corners 4–6 (10 total). That reads like a narrow Anderlecht edge rather than a parade.
Final takeaway: this Waregem vs Anderlecht prediction is shaped by a likely tight rhythm—good for under backers—and a slim away advantage that makes Anderlecht the logical side, just not a comfortable one.
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U3.5 -256
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2562 135
Anderlecht is expected to win with odds of 135Under 3.5 -256
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 116
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -154
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
0:1
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6
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23
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Anderlecht |
10-Aug-25
2:3
| Waregem ![]() |
Anderlecht |
18-Jan-23
2:3
| Waregem ![]() |
Waregem |
20-Oct-22
3:2
| Anderlecht ![]() |
Waregem |
12-Feb-22
1:2
| Anderlecht ![]() |
Anderlecht |
05-Dec-21
3:2
| Waregem ![]() |
Anderlecht |
21-Mar-21
4:1
| Waregem ![]() |
Waregem |
04-Dec-20
2:2
| Anderlecht ![]() |
Anderlecht |
07-Mar-20
7:0
| Waregem ![]() |
Waregem |
08-Nov-19
1:2
| Anderlecht ![]() |
Anderlecht |
10-Feb-19
0:0
| Waregem ![]() |
| 28 Feb | L |
KV Mechelen
| 2 |
Waregem
| 1 |
| 22 Feb | L |
Waregem
| 2 |
Anderlecht
| 4 |
| 15 Feb | L |
St. Truiden
| 3 |
Waregem
| 2 |
| 07 Feb | W |
Waregem
| 1 |
Dender
| 0 |
| 31 Jan | L |
Waregem
| 0 |
Westerlo
| 1 |
| 24 Jan | L |
Club B
| 4 |
Waregem
| 3 |
| 17 Jan | W |
Waregem
| 2 |
Genk
| 1 |
| 09 Jan | L |
Sion
| 3 |
Waregem
| 2 |
| 27 Dec | L |
Antwerp
| 2 |
Waregem
| 1 |
| 20 Dec | L |
Union S
| 2 |
Waregem
| 0 |
| 28 Feb | W | Anderlecht |
5 | Leuven |
1 |
| 22 Feb | W | Waregem |
2 | Anderlecht |
4 |
| 15 Feb | D | Anderlecht |
0 | RAAL L |
0 |
| 12 Feb | W | Antwerp |
0 | Anderlecht |
4 |
| 08 Feb | L | Genk |
2 | Anderlecht |
0 |
| 05 Feb | L | Anderlecht |
0 | Antwerp |
1 |
| 01 Feb | L | St. Liege |
2 | Anderlecht |
0 |
| 25 Jan | D | Anderlecht |
0 | Dender |
0 |
| 18 Jan | L | Gent |
4 | Anderlecht |
2 |
| 15 Jan | W | Anderlecht |
1 | Gent |
0 |
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union St. | 27 | 43-15 | 57 |
| 2 |
Club Brugge KV | 27 | 51-32 | 56 |
| 3 |
St. Truiden | 27 | 44-30 | 54 |
| 4 |
Anderlecht | 27 | 39-33 | 43 |
| 5 |
KV Mechelen | 27 | 36-30 | 42 |
| 6 |
Genk | 27 | 39-40 | 38 |
| 7 |
Gent | 27 | 41-41 | 36 |
| 8 |
Standard Liege | 27 | 25-34 | 35 |
| 9 |
KVC Westerlo | 27 | 34-38 | 35 |
| 10 |
Antwerp | 27 | 30-30 | 33 |
| 11 |
Charleroi | 27 | 36-37 | 33 |
| 12 |
Zulte Waregem | 27 | 37-44 | 29 |
| 13 |
OH Leuven | 27 | 29-42 | 28 |
| 14 |
Cercle Brugge | 27 | 34-40 | 28 |
| 15 |
RAAL La | 27 | 22-31 | 26 |
| 16 |
Dender | 27 | 21-44 | 18 |