For the first time in a long time, Anderlecht is a high favorite in the Clasico. The Purple & White put in a strong series for New Years and Standard has been muddling through all season. It is even coffee grounds to see which team they will start with in the Lotto Park.
At Anderlecht we expect few surprises. Benito Raman normally takes the place of Christian Kouamé, who is in the Africa Cup. At the back, Magallan will still be standing, because Delcroix is not yet one hundred percent fit. And yes, for the rest… the usual suspects.
Standard, that’s a different pair of sleeves. The Rouches underwent a major transformation. Siquet left, four new players joined the club. Renaud Emond is expected next to Klaus. Joachim Van Damme is out with a corona infection.
Standard should look more downwards than upwards. With 23 points, they are only four above Seraing, the number 17 in the ranking. A Clasico is of course always a match in its own right, but as said: a long time ago that everyone gave Anderlecht such opportunities.
Also betFIRST sees Purple & White as a huge favourite. Do you think Standard has a chance of winning? Then that already gives you 7.5 times your bet!
