On Thursday, Anderlecht and FCSB will compete in the UEFA Europa Conference League for three points. The hosts enter the match having suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Standard Liege as a result of fan unrest. Yari Verschaeren gave Anderlecht an early lead, but Nicolas Raskin and Marlon Fossey battled back to give Liege a 2-1 lead at halftime.
With four points from as many matches, they will turn their attention to the continent, where they are currently third in Group B. With just one point from four games, FCSB is last on the table. The Romanians enter this match having defeated Sepsi, 1-0, in league play over the weekend. The 51st-minute penalty kick by Andrea Compagno proved to be the difference between the two teams.
Prediction
Anderlecht’s sluggish play has resulted in four consecutive defeats across all competitions and the resignation of former manager Felice Mazzu. Robin Veldman, interim manager, will be looking to maintain his team’s unbeaten home record against Romanian teams (seven wins, one draw).
FCSB, on the other hand, has not fared much better this season and has the worst defense in the competition. In a high-scoring match, we anticipate the hosts to prevail despite Anderlecht’s inconsistent play.
Head-To-Head
| Team | Anderlecht | Hamburger SV |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Win | 1 | 1 |
| Draw | 0 | 0 |
| Lose | 1 | 1 |
| Score | 5:6 | 6:5 |
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 3 |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 2.5 |
Lineup
Anderlecht possible starting lineup:
- Van Crombrugge;
- Vertonghen,
- Hoedt,
- Debast;
- Amuzu,
- Ashimeru,
- Diawara,
- Verschaeren,
- Murillo;
- Silva,
- Duranville
FCSB possible starting lineup:
- Tarnovanu;
- Cretu,
- Dawa,
- Tamm,
- Pantea;
- Edjouma,
- Sut,
- Olaru;
- Cordea,
- Coman,
- Compagno
Betting Tips
Tip Number 1 – Anderlecht to win
Tip Number 2 – Over 2.5 goals
Tip Number 3 – Both teams to score
Tip Number 4 – Both teams to score over 3.5 goals
Where To Watch
On the Sony Sports network, you can watch the UEFA Europa Conference League matches in India live. The SonyLiv app will also allow fans to watch the live streaming.