SK Beveren vs Anderlecht preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Freethiel-Stadion Sun, 16 Aug - 11:30 AM
Pro League
SK BeverenWAB
AnderlechtADL
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 11:30 AM
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

SK Beveren hosts Anderlecht at the Freethiel-Stadion in a Pro League regular season clash during the 2026/2027 campaign. The visitors arrive as the clear stronger side according to power metrics, holding a substantial edge that underscores their superior overall quality. Home side SK Beveren sits thirteenth in the domestic standings while Anderlecht occupies fifth place, reflecting a notable gap in current league standing. Both teams lack recent form indicators, leaving the focus on structural attributes and squad depth. Anderlecht's higher power rating suggests they will dictate tempo and territory, yet the home environment at Freethiel-Stadion could provide Beveren with opportunities to disrupt rhythm through organized defending. The matchup pits a mid-table side against a top-half contender in what promises to be a test of consistency and execution.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Anderlecht holds a 41.1 point power advantage over SK Beveren.
  • Form: Recent form data remains unavailable for both teams.
  • Squad: Anderlecht enters as the stronger squad based on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not specified in available data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with no xG metrics available.
  • xVariable: Anderlecht's power score of 77.54 contrasts with SK Beveren's 36.47.
  • Market: SK Beveren 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Anderlecht 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
SK Beveren T. Bakens
T. Bakens
VS
Anderlecht V. Ramos Gonçalves
V. Ramos Gonçalves
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.31
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Antwerp Rank: 73 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
La Louvière Rank: 68 W
Union Saint-Gilloise Rank: 88 L
Sint-Truiden Rank: 80 W
Mechelen Rank: 72 D
Gent Rank: 75 D
Club Brugge Rank: 88 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
36.47
77.54
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SK Beveren
Anderlecht
Power Score
36.47
77.54
League Position
13
5
Global Rank
459
115

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
SK Beveren — Opponent-weighted form score
Anderlecht — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SK Beveren Anderlecht

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Freethiel-Stadion
Capacity
8190
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Johannes Schenk
Johannes Schenk Goalkeeper
7.3
92
Lennart Mertens
Lennart Mertens Centre Forward
6.84
2
Dominic Thompson
Dominic Thompson Right Back
6.2
21
Laurent Jans
Laurent Jans Right Back
6.63
35
Yoni Gomis
Yoni Gomis Left Back
6.75
4
Christophe Janssens
Christophe Janssens Left Back
6.52
5
Chris Lokesa
Chris Lokesa Left Wing
7.5
8
Ferre Slegers
Ferre Slegers Defensive Midfield
6.69
18
Sieben Dewaele
Sieben Dewaele Defensive Midfield
6.79
22
Christian Brüls
Christian Brüls Attacking Midfield
7.69
34
Kurt Abrahams
Kurt Abrahams Right Wing
6.86

Starting XI ▼

26
Carlos Fernández
Carlos Fernández Goalkeeper
6.49
9
Mihajlo Cvetkovic
Mihajlo Cvetkovic Centre Forward
5.97
6
Ludwig Augustinsson
Ludwig Augustinsson Left Back
6.72
13
Nathan Saliba
Nathan Saliba Defensive Midfield
6.49
61
Joshua Nga Kana
Joshua Nga Kana Left Wing
7.8
79
Ali Maamar
Ali Maamar Right Back
7.93
83
Tristan Degreef
Tristan Degreef Attacking Midfield
7.3
4
Giulian Biancone
Giulian Biancone Right Back
7.43
18
Lukas Ambros
Lukas Ambros Right Wing
8.14
27
Léo Pétrot
Léo Pétrot Left Back
7.22
55
Marco Kana
Marco Kana Defensive Midfield
7.38

CONCLUSION

Anderlecht's superior power rating and higher league position position them to control proceedings at the Freethiel-Stadion. SK Beveren will need disciplined organization to limit space and exploit any lapses in concentration from the visitors. With form indicators absent, the emphasis falls on squad quality and structural execution across the pitch. Anderlecht's ability to maintain possession and create through structured build-up could prove decisive if they avoid unnecessary risks. Beveren may look to frustrate early and build from defensive solidity, hoping home support influences key moments. Overall the contest highlights a clear quality differential that favors the away side, yet league matches often reward tactical discipline over raw metrics alone.