Tubize vs Anderlecht: Belgian Cup Match Prediction
In the Belgian Cup Round of 32, Tubize will face Anderlecht. The hosts play in Belgium's third-tier division, while the visitors are among the leaders in the Premier League and participate in European competitions. Clearly, the visitors are the strong favorites in this matchup. Should we anticipate an upset on October 31? Who will advance to the next round of the national cup? Find the answer in our match prediction.
Match announcement
Tubize
Current Form
Tubize competes in Belgium's First National Division, the country's third-tier league. Last season, the team played in the fourth division but earned promotion through the playoffs. Currently, the club is in fourth place in the standings, just three points behind the leading Olympic Charleroi. Notably, the hosts have already secured three victories in the Belgian Cup, defeating Meix-devant-Virton (3-0), Onhaye (2-0), and Francs Borains (2-1). Now, Tubize faces a much tougher opponent, and it will be interesting to see how the team performs against a European competition participant.
Suspensions and Injuries
The hosts have no squad issues ahead of the cup match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team is unbeaten in six matches - four wins and two draws
- At home, the hosts have suffered only one defeat in eight matches
Projected Lineup: de Bolle - Delhaye, Denayer, Hendrickx, Can Tepe, Essikal, Garlito, Laurensens, Krame, Tutu
Anderlecht
Current Form
Anderlecht fought for the Belgian championship title last season but ultimately finished third, securing a spot in the Europa League. In the only qualifying round, they easily defeated Dinamo Minsk (1-0 and 1-0). The group stage began with two consecutive wins - first, they beat Ferencvaros at home (2-1) despite Nilson Angulo's red card, and in the second round, they surprisingly secured an away victory against Real Sociedad (2-1). In the Belgian Premier League, the team is currently sixth, just four points shy of the top three.
Suspensions and Injuries
Thorgan Hazard and Jan Vertonghen will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has suffered only two losses in their last eight matches
- They have won just one of their last five away games
Projected Lineup: Coosemans - Foket, Zanka, Simic, N'Diaye - Degryse, Leoni, Rits, Stroeykens, Dreyer - Vázquez
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:4
The last head-to-head ended with this score
14.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet won in all head-to-heads
2.30Bet Number 1 in Final Score
This pattern occurred in five of the last seven away matches
2.37Tip and bets
Anderlecht has suffered two consecutive defeats in the Belgian Championship, losing to Beerschot and Brugge. This situation clearly displeases both fans and players. A decisive victory over an underdog in the cup could help the visitors regain their confidence. It's likely that Anderlecht players won't hold back, so expect a significant score difference.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-2.5) on Anderlecht at 1.62
Total Goals Bet
Anderlecht remains a high-scoring team both in domestic competitions and on the European stage. The visitors are likely to impose their style of play, promising an exciting match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Bet – over 3.5 goals. This wager is offered at 1.60
Corner Kicks Bet
Anderlecht is expected to spend a significant amount of time attacking, which should lead to a substantial advantage in the number of corners earned during the match.
Bet – Asian handicap (-5.5) on corners for Anderlecht. This wager is offered at 1.67