Anderlecht vs Sunderland
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Predictions
Anderlecht have had a mixed run lately, winning three of their last five but also losing a couple, so they're decent but not perfectly steady. Sunderland have been similar, with two wins and three losses in their recent games, and one of those losses was a wild, high-scoring match with lots of goals. The two teams have not met recently, so there's no history of how their games usually go.
Both sides look fairly even in form, so this one seems close and could go either way. Anderlecht being at home gives them a slight edge, but not enough to call it clearly - a draw looks just as likely as a narrow home win.
Last Updated: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 AM- Anderlecht host Sunderland in the UEFA Europa League 2026-2027 at an as-yet undetermined venue.
- This will be the first recorded meeting between the two clubs, with no head-to-head history available.
- Anderlecht have won three of their last five matches, though they lost their most recent outing 1-0.
- Sunderland have also won three of their last five, but enter this one off the back of a 2-0 defeat.
- Both sides show inconsistent recent form, with two losses apiece in their last five games.
- Anderlecht average 1.43 goals per game this season, edging Sunderland's 1.13.
- The hosts average 13.14 shots per match, narrowly ahead of Sunderland's 12.88.
- Possession numbers are closely matched, with Anderlecht at 54.45% and Sunderland at 53.36%.
- Anderlecht have scored twice in a match on two occasions in their last five, showing attacking potential.
- Sunderland's 5-3 defeat on 20 September stands out as the highest-scoring game in either side's recent run.
- Three of Anderlecht's last five matches were decided by a single goal, suggesting tight margins.
- With near-identical stats across goals, shots, and possession, this shapes up as a finely balanced Europa League contest.
Last matches for AND 
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
25 OCT, 2026
Anderlecht
0
Gent
4
L
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
22 OCT, 2026
Anderlecht
3
Jagiellonia
0
W
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
15 OCT, 2026
Anderlecht
0
Dinamo Zagreb
1
L
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
10 OCT, 2026
Anderlecht
2
Cercle Brugge
1
W
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
19 SEP, 2026
Anderlecht
3
Zulte Waregem
0
W
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
16 SEP, 2026
Anderlecht
1
Lyon
2
L
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
11 SEP, 2026
Anderlecht
1
KV Mechelen
0
W
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
06 SEP, 2026
Anderlecht
0
Genk
0
D
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
03 SEP, 2026
Anderlecht
1
Kortrijk
0
W
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
27 AUG, 2026
Anderlecht
3
Kairat Almaty
0
W
Last matches for SUN 
League Cup 2026-2027
28 OCT, 2026
Sunderland
3
Brentford
2
W
Premier League 2026-2027
25 OCT, 2026
Sunderland
0
Leeds
0
D
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
22 OCT, 2026
Sunderland
1
Lech Poznan
1
D
Premier League 2026-2027
18 OCT, 2026
Sunderland
0
Bournemouth
2
L
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
15 OCT, 2026
Sunderland
2
Torreense
1
W
Premier League 2026-2027
10 OCT, 2026
Sunderland
0
Brighton
2
L
Premier League 2026-2027
20 SEP, 2026
Sunderland
3
Manchester City
5
L
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027
16 SEP, 2026
Sunderland
1
AZ Alkmaar
0
W
Premier League 2026-2027
12 SEP, 2026
Sunderland
0
Arsenal
2
L
Premier League 2026-2027
05 SEP, 2026
Sunderland
1
Brentford
1
D
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