- K. Sint-Truidense have won none of their last 5 matches (D1, L4).
- RSC Anderlecht have won their last 2 Championship Group matches, including a 2-1 away win at KV Mechelen.
- Anderlecht have conceded an average of 1.76 goals per away game in the Championship Group.
Sint-Truidense’s pressing style up against Anderlecht’s possession
K. Sint-Truidense have had a disappointing season so far, sitting 3rd in the First Division A - Championship Group 2026 with 30 points from 33 games, whilst RSC Anderlecht, who beat Sint-Truidense 2-1 in the First Division A 2025/2026 are 4th with 28 points from 33.
This game is an interesting contrast between Wouter Vrancken’s direct style, who took over Sint-Truidense in April 2025, and Jeremy Taravel’s possession-based style, who has been in charge of Anderlecht since February 2026.
Sint-Truidense play a high-tempo game, where they look to get the ball wide as soon as possible to try and expose the opposition’s full-backs. Their midfield is compact and athletic and when they win the ball, they make fast transitions and create their chances through width. They press high up the field, especially when out of possession, and look to overwhelm the opposition.
Anderlecht’s style is much more about controlling the midfield through overloads and patient buildup play. When they press, they transition the ball very quickly and can be just as direct. The K. Sint-Truidense vs RSC Anderlecht preview highlights how Taravel’s side has turned a corner recently and have won their last 2 games, a 3-1 win over KAA Gent and a 2-1 win away to KV Mechelen.
Ryotaro Ito to lead Sint-Truidense attack
Sint-Truidense have struggled of late, drawing 0-0 at KAA Gent and suffering back-to-back defeats against Club Brugge KV and Union St.-Gilloise. Anderlecht have 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5, and 1 win from their last 3 away games in this competition, but with the momentum of back-to-back league wins, our K. Sint-Truidense vs RSC Anderlecht prediction suggests they can get another victory on the road on Thursday.
Anderlecht have a dominant head-to-head record against Sint-Truidense (W4, D1, L0 from last 5), and the odds of 3.25 are too attractive to ignore given the form of both teams and the firepower Anderlecht possess.
Adriano Bertaccini has scored 2 goals in 3 Championship Group games, but Mihajlo Cvetkovic is on fire with 3 goals in the last 5. Vrancken’s men are led by Ryotaro Ito, who has scored 1 in 3 Championship Group matches, but the visitors have the better recent form and I’m backing them to win again, using this K. Sint-Truidense vs RSC Anderlecht prediction to increase the pressure on Sint-Truidense.
For those interested in analysis, the K. Sint-Truidense vs RSC Anderlecht betting tips will focus on Anderlecht’s superior head-to-head record and greater attacking potency as key factors.
