Anderlecht kick off their campaign looking to secure a continental spot while RAAL La Louvière begin a 34-game fight for top-flight survival.
Anderlecht enter the 2026/27 season under new manager Vitor Bruno, who replaces the staff following a fourth-place finish last term. The hosts have already found their rhythm in competitive football this summer, securing a 1-0 first-leg lead over PAOK in Europa League qualifying and dispatching Hammarby over two legs. Currently 5th and holding a continental place, they are looking to bridge the gap to the title contenders.
RAAL La Louvière start the season in 17th, already inside the relegation zone and facing a long battle to save themselves. Former Watford boss Edward Still takes charge for this campaign following a difficult survival scrap last year where the team lost their final six league matches. Despite a winless run of draws in recent friendlies against the likes of Eintracht Braunschweig and Samsunspor, Still will be desperate to prove the underdogs can compete at Lotto Park.
How the public market prices this match, shown next to our model. For context only — it never changes a signal.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Anderlecht are the stronger side — 155 rating points clear of RAAL La Louvière.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Anderlecht 7 games, RAAL La Louvière 7 games.
Pro League (Belgium) standings · both teams highlighted in context.