Belgian Cup: Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Union want to avoid embarrassment, unlike Standard

It’s the charm of the Belgian Cup. This Tuesday, at the start of the round of 16, Standard produced a shock. The Rouches were eliminated at Dender (3–2), a team that had only won one league match this season.

Fortunately, La Louvière restored the image of Walloon football by winning a tricky match at Beerschot (1–2). This Wednesday and Thursday, the remaining fixtures will take place, with one clear objective for the big teams: avoid elimination.

Your favourite online betting site Golden Vegas Sport is also passionate about the Crocky Cup. Here is everything you need to know about the big clashes of this round to help you bet smartly and spot potential surprises.

Bruges need to wake up in Leuven

It’s a bit worrying. In the Champions League, Club Brugge compromised their chances of qualification by losing 3–1 to Sporting Lisbon. In Portugal, the Blauw en Zwart also lost their starting goalkeeper, Nordin Jackers.

Last weekend in the Jupiler Pro League, they suffered a second straight defeat, this time against Antwerp, despite Antwerp being second to last. They also lost Simon Mignolet, their second goalkeeper.

Not ideal for coach Nicky Hayen, who was celebrating his 100th match on the Club’s bench. Pressure is mounting as they travel to Leuven, a trip that is always complicated.

*Odds may vary. Event ends on December 3rd at 20:30.

Catch-up mission for Union

Union Saint-Gilloise were on cloud nine after winning 0–1 at Galatasaray, ending the Turkish side’s 33-match home unbeaten streak. One week later, the mood has changed drastically with the visit of Zulte-Waregem.

In the meantime, the Belgian champions lost the Brussels derby to Anderlecht (1–0). “We didn’t reach our level with the ball or without it. We created very few chances,” regretted David Hubert.

Zulte-Waregem seems like the ideal opponent to bounce back. Bookmakers agree, setting the partners of Adem Zorgane at 1.31 to win. But make sure to monitor and bet live during the match — things can change.

*Odds may vary. Event ends on December 3rd at 20:30.

The highly anticipated clash between Genk and Anderlecht

The most passionate fans will be looking forward to this Thursday. The confrontation between Genk and Anderlecht is promising and looks set to be intense, with the Limburg side bouncing back after a difficult start to the season while Anderlecht sit on the podium.

It’s anyone’s guess who will qualify. Whether on our online platform Goldenvegas-sport.be or in our physical venues, the Limburg side are slight favourites (2.10), while Anderlecht are placed as outsiders (3.45).

As you may have seen in our blog, the Mauves are inconsistent, but they are currently on a run of four consecutive wins in the Jupiler Pro League — five if we include the one against Ninove in the Croky Cup. Will they make it six tonight?

*Odds may vary. Event ends on December 4th at 20:30.

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