Anderlecht vs Kortrijk prediction 03.09.2026 | Jupiler Pro League

Anderlecht are without the trophy in the domestic league competition for almost a decade. They entered the 2026/26 season with big expectations, but realistically, some other teams are probably much closer to the trophy. Anderlecht were excellent this summer in the Europa League qualifiers, recording five victories. However, in the Jupiler Pro League, the team from Lotto Park collected only three points from three matches. In the previous game, Anderlecht lost 3-0 on the road against Royale Union SG. According to the stats, the visitors weren't a significantly weaker side, but their offensive issues cost them points.

Anderlecht's head coach, Vitor Bruno, accepted responsibility after a defeat in the previous league round. He added, "We were not at our usual standards in the first half. In the second half, we were better, although perhaps we played more with our hearts than with our heads."

Anderlecht have some problems with missing players. They will be without Ilay Camara, Lucas Hey, and Killian Sardella on Thursday against Kortrijk.

After one season in the second tier, Kortrijk returned to the Belgian top flight. As a newly promoted side, Michiel Jonckheere's team will have one clear objective for the 2026/27 campaign: avoiding relegation and securing another year in the Jupiler Pro League. Kortrijk are terrible at the start of the season, with three defeats in three matches. Last weekend, Jonckheere's team lost 3-1 at home against Charleroi. Defensive problems were once again evident, and unless Kortrijk improves significantly at the back, their chances of survival will be slim.

After another defeat, Kortrijk's head coach, Michiel Jonckheere, was clear that his team needs to add more players. He commented, "We really do need reinforcements. The squad is not yet sufficiently balanced. In any case, the intention remains to bring in players who provide immediate added value."

Liam De Smet is injured and will not travel to Anderlecht. He should be the only one missing for the upcoming tie.