Anderlecht take on the visitors Hacken in the first leg of UEFA Europa League Qualification round of quarterfinals. The match will be played on Thursday, July 24th at Lotto Park (Anderlecht).
Anderlecht are rightly considered one of Belgium’s most storied clubs. They have won 34 league titles — though the last one came back in 2017 (and they haven’t lifted the cup since 2008). Naturally, such a long drought is frustrating for their fans. Especially considering how modest their results have been in recent seasons. Last season showed signs of revival: they finished fourth in the league, securing a spot in the Europa League qualifiers. Hasi, who returned to the club in early spring, was rewarded with a long-term contract. Back in European competition, the club invested in fresh talent — including paying over €3 million to Čukarički for the young striker Cvetković. Their pre-season form has been solid, and expectations are growing among supporters.
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Häcken get another shot to prove themselves on the international stage. The Wasps made headlines in 2022 by claiming their first-ever Swedish championship. They couldn’t repeat that success, but in both 2023 and this spring, they managed to win the Swedish Cup again. Still, their league form has been average at best. Last season, they finished eighth with a perfectly balanced record — 12 wins and 12 losses, 42 points in total. It’s shaping up similarly in 2025, where Häcken are again stuck in mid-table in the Allsvenskan. Their most recent match ended in a draw with Halmstad. However, they showed character in the current Europa League qualifiers, overcoming Spartak Trnava. After a 1-0 away win in Slovakia, they seemed headed for extra time in the return leg but snatched a dramatic equalizer at the death to go through.
This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides. The Belgians have more quality and the home advantage. Back Anderlecht to win with a -1.0 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Anderlecht to win with -1.0 handicap.
