Mechelen 0-1 Anderlecht result, stats and report

Dion Beljo's stoppage-time penalty gave Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 Europa League win over Anderlecht, who hit the woodwork twice and had six shots on target but could not find a way through.

A goalless stalemate at Lommel SK saw Mechelen create the clearer opportunities but fail to convert, with Lommel's goalkeeper making four saves to preserve a point that does little for either side.

Anderlecht put Zulte-Waregem to the sword with a controlled 3-0 victory at home, with Marten Winkler grabbing a second-half brace to settle any remaining doubt after Tawfik Bentayeb had given the hosts the lead just before the break.

Lyon took all three points in Brussels with a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League, but Anderlecht's goalkeeper made eight saves and the home side hit the woodwork. Lyon did the basics when it mattered. Anderlecht did not.

Anderlecht arrive at this Europa League clash in fine form but face a Salzburg side that has barely conceded and is carrying serious defensive resolve into Belgium.

Jagiellonia Białystok host Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October 2026, and the thing is, both sides have a point to prove after losing their most recent European outing.

Anderlecht arrive in Croatia carrying serious form and serious goals. Dinamo Zagreb have barely got off the mark in this competition. Something has to give.

Mechelen have not won a single Belgian Pro League match across their last ten, and Sint-Truiden arrive on Sunday having beaten them 3-0 in the most recent meeting between these sides. Something has to give.