Standard Liège vs Anderlecht, 20 December 2026, Jupiler Pro League: form, head-to-head and match facts

Standard Liège host Anderlecht in what promises to be a tightly contested clash at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne. The home side sit sixth with 11 points from three wins, two draws and a single loss, boasting a modest +2 goal difference (12‑10), while the visitors sit just a point behind in seventh, having collected 10 points from three victories, one draw and two defeats and a narrow –1 margin (4‑5). Both teams have enjoyed comparable form, but Standard’s ability to find the net more frequently could prove decisive against an Anderlecht side that has struggled to score this season. The fixture also revives a recent head‑to‑head rivalry, with each side eager to edge ahead in the mid‑table battle as the campaign nears its climax.