"However, last seen heading into the festive break with a shock 2-1 loss at home against Charleroi, Besnik Hasi's side did sign off 2025 in the midst of a minor blip. Completely blown away against Westerlo on December 7th as they slumped to a remarkable 4-0 drumming, the Purples have registered just a single win from any of their previous four Pro League appearances. Watching their title dreams take a major blow, Anderlecht will also know the importance of finding some much-welcomed defensive stability."
"As for the visitors, heading into Belgium's festive interval with an essential 2-0 victory at home against Westerlo, Gent will know the importance of using that performance as a platform to build on. Holding just a one-point buffer from slipping out the top-half of the table, the Buffalos have won just a pair of their previous nine appearances against Pro League opposition - a run that stems all the way back to a dominant 4-0 victory against St. Liege on October 25th."
Anderlecht progressed in the Belgium Cup after a 3-1 away win at Genk but entered the break amid mixed results. The Purples lost 2-1 to Charleroi and were thrashed 4-0 by Westerlo, recording only one win in their last four Pro League matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive games. Gent beat Westerlo 2-0 before the break yet remain inconsistent, with just two wins from nine Pro League outings. Gent have struggled away, managing only one recent road win and suffering a 2-1 defeat at Club Brugge.
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