Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht Prediction
πThe clash between Antwerp and Anderlecht promises to be intriguing. Both teams are battling for every point to secure a spot in European competitions next season. Antwerp haven't been shining in recent matches, but they play at home, where they always feel more confident. Meanwhile, Anderlecht have been consistent on the road. Both sides tend to favor an open style with an emphasis on attack, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 20 April 2025 and ended in a goalless draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter:
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 16.
πStatistical preview of the official encounters between Antwerp and Anderlecht:
- 42 matches played;
- home victories - 7, away victories - 21, draws - 14;
- goals scored - 37 for Antwerp, 66 for Anderlecht;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 0.88, in the 2nd half - 1.57;
- average total goals per match - 2.45.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Royal Antwerp Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Premier League, with Genk playing at home against Antwerp. The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here are the game statistics:
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Antwerp are currently navigating a challenging period, having secured just one win in their last ten matches and sitting fifth in the league standings. Their style of play is marked by decent ball control and an attacking mindset, but their defense leaves much to be desired. The club frequently concedes at home, as evidenced in most of their recent matches. Their last encounter with Anderlecht ended in a goalless draw, suggesting difficulties in converting chances.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp
RSC Anderlecht Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Belgian Pro League, where they faced Gent away. The game ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here's the match summary:
- possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Anderlecht are having a strong season, currently sitting fourth in the league. The team showcases a solid balance between attack and defense, averaging 1.58 goals per game while conceding less than one goal per match. On the road, they typically adopt a cautious approach, aiming to minimize defensive errors. This season, they have frequently secured positive results away from home.
Match Results: RSC Anderlecht
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 21, draws - 14.
- Royal Antwerp have not won in 13 of last 14 games against RSC Anderlecht.
- Royal Antwerp have not won in 11 of last 12 games against RSC Anderlecht (Premier Division).
- Royal Antwerp have not won in 9 of last 10 games (Premier Division).
- Royal Antwerp have not won in last 5 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.88, the guests - 1.57;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.45;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Royal Antwerp vs RSC Anderlecht
- average total in the tournament: 2.54 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.34 vs 1.58;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.63 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.71 vs 0.94;
- Royal Antwerp: average total at home in the tournament - 1.82;
- RSC Anderlecht: average total away in the tournament - 1.17;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 0.6).
- Royal Antwerp have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 14 games against RSC Anderlecht.
- Royal Antwerp have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games against RSC Anderlecht (Premier Division).
- Royal Antwerp have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.23; at home field - 5.65;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 5.4.
RSC Anderlecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.36, away - 5.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; away - 5.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 6 Royal Antwerp home games against RSC Anderlecht.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 5 Royal Antwerp home games against RSC Anderlecht (Premier Division).
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Royal Antwerp games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.1 (1.55 for home team and 1.55 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.6 (1.45 for home team and 1.15 for away team).
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91; at home - 1.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.8.
RSC Anderlecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.67, away - 1.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 9 times.
- Royal Antwerp have scored and conceded in 12 of last 14 home games.
Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, both teams will aim to impose their style of play on the opposition, but the key factor will be the visitors' ability to control the pace with their organized defense. Trends indicate that encounters between these opponents rarely feature many goals: under 3.5 goals have been scored in nine out of the last ten head-to-head meetings. Additionally, the season's overall trend suggests a low-scoring affair, given the hosts' poor finishing and the visitors' cautious approach. With this in mind, it's reasonable to raise the bar-an optimal bet would be on under 2.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Royal Antwerp - RSC Anderlecht
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