Anderlecht attackers return from the international break with renewed confidence as Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht continues to struggle with converting chances in the Pro League, HLN reported on October 7, 2026. The club continues to create chances in the Belgian Pro League but has struggled to finish them consistently.
International Goals Lift RSCA Forwards
Several members of Anderlecht’s attacking unit found success while representing their national teams during the break. Danylo Sikan scored for Ukraine, while Mihajlo Cvetkovic found the back of the net against the Netherlands. Tawfik Bentayeb also marked a milestone by celebrating his first-ever selection with the Morocco national team.
Pro League Scoring Struggles Versus European Efficiency
The dip in domestic finishing stands in sharp contrast to Anderlecht’s output in European competitions. In the Pro League, the Brussels side has netted only seven goals across its opening seven fixtures.
Despite the domestic drought, advanced metrics suggest the team’s attacking crisis is less severe than raw goal totals imply. Anderlecht’s expected goals figures indicate the team has generated enough quality chances to score significantly more. Statistical tracking places the squad among the most active teams inside the opponent’s penalty area, trailing only Club Brugge and Union Saint-Gilloise.
Attacking Options for Vítor Bruno
The statistical indicators point toward a reassuring reality for the technical staff: Anderlecht does not lack quality or depth in the final third. Alongside Sikan, Cvetkovic, and Bentayeb, manager Vítor Bruno can call upon Marten Winkler to lead the forward line. The challenge for the coaching staff centers on translating the confidence built on international duty into clinical finishing on domestic pitches.
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