Anderlecht
Red Bull SalzburgAnderlecht hosts Red Bull Salzburg in a pivotal UEFA Europa League League Stage encounter at Lotto Park on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Both sides sit in the lower half of the standings with just 3–4 points respectively, making this a crucial fixture in the race for knockout qualification. The Belgian champions need a result to ignite their campaign, while the Austrian visitors arrive in sharp form and will be confident of securing points away from home.
Anderlecht have shown inconsistency, recording 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches with a +1 goal difference. Their most recent outing saw a commanding 3–0 victory over Jagiellonia, yet they suffered a heavy 0–4 defeat to Gent beforehand. Red Bull Salzburg, by contrast, are in exceptional form: 4 wins in their last 5 games, scoring 16 goals whilst conceding only 7. They arrive at Lotto Park as the in-form side, though their league standing of 21st reflects the unpredictable nature of this competition stage. The visitors' attacking potency versus the hosts' shaky defence sets up an intriguing tactical battle.
The betting market rates Anderlecht as favourites at 1.90, with the draw priced at 3.75 and Red Bull Salzburg at 3.50. Double chance 1X is heavily backed at 1.28, signalling cautious confidence in the hosts. The statistical model projects a tight affair: 45% probability for an Anderlecht win, 45% for a draw, and 10% for the visitors. Notably, Anderlecht hold a 59% attack rating against Salzburg's 41%, yet defensive metrics favour the hosts at 67% versus 33%, though both defences appear vulnerable.
Key bet: Double chance 1X emerges as the smart play here. With the model and market both pointing toward a closely contested match where Anderlecht hold home advantage and Red Bull Salzburg's form streak unproven at this level, backing either a home win or a share of the spoils at 1.28 provides excellent value. The draw protection shields against Salzburg's unpredictable nature whilst capitalising on the home side's familiarity with Lotto Park.
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| NR | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 |  Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 4 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |  Union St. Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 |  Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 |  Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 16 |  Sparta Praha | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 20 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 24 |  AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 25 |  Celta Vigo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 26 |  OFI | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 28 |  Torreense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 29 |  Celje | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 31 |  Lillestrom | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 32 |  Lech Poznan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 33 |  Plzen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 34 |  Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Celtic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
