Royal Antwerp will look to avenge this week's Beker van Belgie defeat as they take on Anderlecht in the First Division A on Sunday, 9 February 2025. View our free Anderlecht vs Antwerp predictions below.
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Anderlecht vs Antwerp predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Anderlecht registered the first goal in each of their last three home games.
- Royal Antwerp conceded first in six of their last seven encounters with Anderlecht.
- Anderlecht won the last three meetings between these teams at Lotto Park.
- Antwerp did not score a single goal in their last four trips to this stadium.
Correct score prediction: Anderlecht 1-0 Antwerp
Antwerp lost their last three trips to this stadium by the same 1-0 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Anderlecht
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Anderlecht knocked Royal Antwerp out of the Beker van Belgie a few days ago, they did not win any of their last three games at the end of regulation time. On the other hand, Antwerp have no losses in their last four games across all competitions.
As it stands, Royal Antwerp and Anderlecht are fourth and fifth in the First Division A, respectively.
With that in mind, Anderlecht are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds generally have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Antwerp have failed to score in four consecutive trips to Lotto Park. On that note, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Anderlecht lost only once in their last 12 skirmishes with Royal Antwerp (W7, D4).
Belgium Cup 06/02/25
Antwerp
Anderlecht
Belgium Cup 16/01/25
Anderlecht
Antwerp
Belgium Cup 15/01/25
Antwerp
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 04/08/24
Antwerp
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 26/05/24
Antwerp
Anderlecht
Anderlecht preview: Looking to get back on course
Anderlecht will remain without Kasper Dolberg, Colin Coosemans, Jan Vertonghen and Majid Ashimeru because of injuries, Moussa N’Diaye misses out because of a red card suspension while Yari Verschaeren is questionable after picking up an injury in Thursday's Belgian Cup draw at Antwerp.
Predicted lineup: Kikkenborg (GK), Simic, Hey, Adryelson, Sardella, Augustinsson, Dendoncker, Stroeykens, Degreef, Huerta & Vasquez.
Belgium First Division A 10/05/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Anderlecht
0
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Antwerp
1
Anderlecht
3
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
5
Royal Antwerp preview: A fair few absentees
As for Royal Antwerp, Jairo Riedewald and Denis Odoi will serve red card bans in this game, while Dennis Praet, Yannick Thoelen, Christopher Scott, and Bjorn Engels are all expected to miss out for the visitors due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Renders, Alderweireld, Bosch, Deman, Odoi, Doumbia, Valencia, Chery, Kerk & Janssen.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
W
Gent
0
Antwerp
3
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
L
Anderlecht
3
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Genk
0
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
D
Genk
1
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
D
Anderlecht
0
Antwerp
0
Player to watch: Tjaron Chery
Tjaron Chery set up the first goal when these teams clashed three days ago. He has had an impressive campaign with 15 direct goal involvements in 22 league assignments so far. The former Queens Park Rangers midfielder will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.