RSC Anderlecht vs Gent

A tight battle for a top-three playoff berth brings Anderlecht and Gent to Lotto Park this Sunday. The Mauves are smarting after a 4-2 pasting by Club Brugge in their playoff opener and cannot afford another slip, while Gent sit in fourth after opening with a steady 1-1 draw with Mechelen. Gent arrive with real momentum — two wins over Dender and Zulte-Waregem heading into the playoffs — and Wilfried Kanga's ten-goal haul makes him a genuine danger on the counter. Anderlecht will lean heavily on Thorgan Hazard (13 goals, 7 assists) to unlock a disciplined visiting defence. Coach Rik De Mil's side thrive on compact blocks and quick transitions, exploiting exactly the kind of open space Anderlecht's back line has been surrendering. The Mauves are considerably tighter at home — conceding under a goal per game at Lotto Park — which should keep this one close. Our prediction: 1-1