Anderlecht 5-2 KVC Westerlo
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Anderlecht won: Anderlecht 5-2 KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League (Round 1) on Sun, 27 Jul 2025 at Lotto Park, Bruxelles (Brussel). Anderlecht goals: Thorgan Hazard 19', Tristan Degreef 37', Nilson Angulo 65', Nathan Saliba 70', Thorgan Hazard 90'+2. KVC Westerlo goals: Kyan Vaesen 46', Matija Frigan 58'. Expected goals: 2.83-0.81. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Thorgan Hazard (9.2).
Match report
Anderlecht rout KVC Westerlo 5-2
Anderlecht swept aside KVC Westerlo 5-2 at Lotto Park on Sunday 27 July in the Belgian Pro League.
Thorgan Hazard put Anderlecht ahead on 19' (1-0), Tristan Degreef made it 2-0 on 37', Kyan Vaesen pulled one back for KVC Westerlo on 46' (2-1), Matija Frigan levelled for KVC Westerlo on 58' (2-2), Nilson Angulo restored Anderlecht's lead on 65' (3-2), Nathan Saliba made it 4-2 on 70' and Thorgan Hazard made it 5-2 on 90+2'.
Anderlecht had 48% of the ball, shots were 25-10 (10-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.83-0.81. Anderlecht were the better side on chances, too.
Thorgan Hazard (Anderlecht) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 14,615. Referee: Simon Bourdeaud'hui.
Match stats
| Anderlecht | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 0.81 |
| Total shots | 25 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 56 | 21 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 315 (83%) | 339 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total shots | 25 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 8 |
Lineups
Anderlecht (4-2-3-1): Colin Coosemans, Ali Maamar, Lucas Hey, Jan-Carlo Simic, Ludwig Augustinsson, Nathan De Cat, Enric Llansana, Tristan Degreef, Thorgan Hazard, Nilson Angulo, Luis Vazquez
KVC Westerlo (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Roman Neustädter, Emin Bayram, Tuur Rommens, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Dogucan Haspolat, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcocer, Thomas Van den Keybus, Matija Frigan
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Thorgan Hazard (Anderlecht)
- 23' · Yellow card · Lucas Hey (Anderlecht)
- 37' · Goal · Tristan Degreef (Anderlecht)
- 44' · Yellow card · Enric Llansana (Anderlecht)
- 46' · Substitution · Basile Vroninks for Ali Maamar (Anderlecht)
- 46' · Substitution · Kyan Vaesen for Serhiy Sydorchuk (KVC Westerlo)
- 46' · Goal · Kyan Vaesen (KVC Westerlo)
- 54' · Yellow card · Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo)
- 58' · Goal · Matija Frigan (KVC Westerlo)
- 64' · Yellow card · Tristan Degreef (Anderlecht)
- 65' · Goal · Nilson Angulo (Anderlecht)
- 67' · Substitution · Nacho Ferri for Isa Sakamoto (KVC Westerlo)
- 68' · Substitution · Nathan Saliba for Nathan De Cat (Anderlecht)
- 70' · Goal · Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht)
- 71' · Yellow card · Kyan Vaesen (KVC Westerlo)
- 77' · Substitution · Ibrahim Kanate for Nilson Angulo (Anderlecht)
- 77' · Substitution · Yari Verschaeren for Tristan Degreef (Anderlecht)
- 77' · Substitution · Allahyar Sayyadmanesh for Josimar Alcocer (KVC Westerlo)
- 80' · Yellow card · Luis Vazquez (Anderlecht)
- 85' · Substitution · Mario Stroeykens for Luis Vazquez (Anderlecht)
- 87' · Substitution · Griffin Yow for Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Thorgan Hazard (Anderlecht)
All-time head-to-head
44 league meetings since 1997: Anderlecht 27, draws 8, KVC Westerlo 9.
Questions
Who won Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo?
Anderlecht won, 5-2 (Belgian Pro League) on Sun, 27 Jul 2025.
When and where is Anderlecht vs KVC Westerlo?
Sun, 27 Jul 2025, 11:30 UTC at Lotto Park, Bruxelles (Brussel), Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between Anderlecht and KVC Westerlo?
In 44 league meetings since 1997: Anderlecht 27 wins, 8 draws, KVC Westerlo 9 wins (goals 92-59).