Anderlecht v St Gilloise
25 July 1730hrs
Football – Belgium – First Division A
Pick Anderlecht win
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.67 odds taken 0842 GMT, Sunday 25th July
Sunday features action from the First Division a with Anderlecht taking on St Gilloise at Lotto Park.
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Anderlecht Preview – Can Anderlecht beat newcomers?
Anderlecht finished in a creditable 3rd place at the end of the First Division A regular season which saw them into the Championship round when the Belgian top flight split into the two different divisions but this was where Anderlecht’s success ended.
In the ensuing six matches of the Championship phase, Anderlecht picked up just four points thanks to stalemates with Club Brugge, Antwerp, Genk and Club Brugge but defeats to Genk and Antwerp ensured the hosts finished bottom of the group.
Nevertheless, Anderlecht look to be in good shape to at least get this new season off to a winning start against the newcomers, St Gilloise, as Anderlecht have lost just two of their last 23 matches at home along with recording a comprehensive 5-0 win in last season’s cup tie away at St Gilloise.
St Gilloise Preview – Can St Gilloise hold their own?
Union St Gilloise capped off a successful campaign in last season’s First Division B by winning the Belgian second tier title at a canter and by a significant 18-point margin over runners-up, RFC Seraing, who were also promoted following a 6-3 win on aggregate over Waasland-Beveren, in the relegation/promotion play-off.
St Gilloise last tasted Belgian top flight football way back in 1973 which ended in relegation after the visitors failed to win any of their final 10 matches overall, which also included six defeats and a 2-0 loss away at Sunday’s hosts, Anderlecht.
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since those days but St Gilloise face a tough season-opener against Anderlecht on Sunday.
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Anderlecht v St Gilloise
Key Facts – Anderlecht v St Gilloise Tip
- Anderlecht have lost just 2 of their last 23 home matches
- St Gilloise failed to win any of their last 10 matches last time in top flight
- Anderlecht beat St Gilloise 5-0 away in previous meeting
Anderlecht will fancy their chances of getting off to a winning start here.
The best betting odds for Anderlecht v St Gilloise
Anderlecht to win: 1.67 at Marathonbet
Draw: 4.05 at Marathonbet
St Gilloise to win: 4.95 at Marathonbet
