RSC Anderlecht vs Kortrijk

Anderlecht host Kortrijk at Lotto Park in a fixture that already carries weight in the Pro League's new format, where the play-offs are gone and every round matters. Anderlecht are building consistency under new boss Vitor Bruno after finishing sixth last season, while promoted Kortrijk are fighting to establish themselves after one year in the Challenger Pro League. Anderlecht's start has been mixed: a stoppage-time 2-1 win over RAAL La Louviere, sparked off the bench by Adriano Bertaccini, then a first domestic loss under Bruno, 1-0 at Beveren. They've looked sharper in Europe, beating PAOK and Kairat Almaty in qualifiers. Kortrijk have had a rougher start, taking back-to-back 3-0 beatings from Club Brugge and Antwerp, the latter built on a brace from Anthony Valencia, and are still chasing their first league goal. The sides last met in January 2025, when Anderlecht won 2-0. Our prediction: 2-0