League-position context
Anderlecht rank2nd
Waasland-beveren rank12th
Anderlecht points55
Waasland-beveren points35
Anderlecht: #2 · 55 pts · GD +7
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Waasland-beveren: #12 · 35 pts · GD -1
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.