Royal Antwerp vs Waasland Prediction 9 August 2026
📢 In the first round of the new Jupiler Pro League season, Antwerp host Waasland-Beveren at their ground. For the hosts, this match is a great opportunity to start with a win and wash away the negativity from last year's disappointing campaign. The visitors have just returned to the top flight and are eager to show straight away that they can compete at the highest level.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview based on official meetings between Antwerp and Waasland-Beveren:
- 27 matches played;
- home wins - 11, away wins - 9, draws - 7;
- goals - 43 vs 36;
- average 1st half total - 1.04, 2nd half - 1.89;
- average match total - 2.93.
Head-to-head statistics Royal Antwerp - Waasland
Royal Antwerp Team Overview
In the previous season, Antwerp finished only fifth in the group for a Conference League spot and ultimately missed out on European football. The club is eager to reclaim their lost standing and approach the new championship with great determination. Over the summer, the team played six friendly matches but managed to win only two of them. That said, the hosts have a quality and deep squad that is noticeably superior in class to most opponents in the domestic league. Their home ground traditionally remains Antwerp's main advantage, where they look to dominate opponents with aggressive football from the first minutes.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp
Waasland Beveren Team Overview
Waasland-Beveren won the Second Division and deservedly returned to the top flight of Belgian football. During pre-season, the team played six friendly matches, winning three and losing three. The visitors may still lack experience at this level, and adapting to the pace of the Pro League will certainly take time. Tactically, the side typically builds their game around a solid defence and quick counter-attacks.
Match Results: Waasland Beveren
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 4; for the visitors (away) - 1; number of draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.04;
- Today's home team averages 0.56 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.48.
- Royal Antwerp scored in the 1st half in last 5 games against Waasland Beveren.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.59, the guests - 1.33;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.93;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 6.
- Royal Antwerp have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Waasland Beveren.
Prediction on corners
- Royal Antwerp have taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Waasland Beveren (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
⭐ Editor's Pick
An Antwerp win in this match looks like the most likely and logical scenario. The gap in individual quality and squad depth between the two clubs is too noticeable right now. Waasland-Beveren are only just getting used to the rhythm of the top flight, and it will be extremely difficult for the visitors to withstand the early pressure. It is vital for Antwerp to start the season confidently at home in order to immediately join the race for the upper positions. A scoreline of 2:1 is possible.
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