Sparks will fly as two of the top 5 teams in the Belgian First Division A go head-to-head at Bosuilstadion on Sunday, 2 February 2025. View our free Royal Antwerp vs Club Brugge predictions below.
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Royal Antwerp vs Club Brugge predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Club Brugge won five of their last six clashes with Royal Antwerp.
- Eight of Royal Antwerp’s last nine matches featured goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in four of the last five meetings between these outfits.
- Club Brugge drew first blood in each of the last seven meetings between these teams.
Correct score prediction: Royal Antwerp 1-2 Club Brugge
Club Brugge have been arguably the toughest team to beat in the Belgian top flight this season, as they are unbeaten in their last 15 league matches (W10, D5). Considering they also came out on top in three consecutive clashes between these sides, we are leaning towards Club Brugge for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Club Brugge are clear favourites
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Club Brugge have been the best travellers in the First Division A so far, winning six of 11 matches on the road (D3, L2). They are second, three places above Royal Antwerp after 23 rounds.
On the other hand, Antwerp have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent months, as they won only two of their last nine league games.
With that in mind, Club Brugge are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds generally have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams were amongst the goals in four of Club Brugge's last five matches, and in eight of Antwerp's last nine games. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Club Brugge's dominance to continue?
Royal Antwerp have lost three consecutive clashes between these sides. They also suffered five defeats in their last six meetings with Club Brugge.
Belgium First Division A 18/08/24
Club Brugge
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 05/05/24
Antwerp
Club Brugge
Belgium First Division A 14/04/24
Club Brugge
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 04/02/24
Antwerp
Club Brugge
Belgium First Division A 29/10/23
Club Brugge
Antwerp
Royal Antwerp preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
The sending off of Jairo Riedewald against Sint-Truidense on Friday last week means he will be banned for this game at the Bosuilstadion.
Newly injured Gyrano Kerk will join Dennis Praet, Christopher Scott and Bjorn Engels on the sidelines this weekend for Royal Antwerp.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Deman, Corbanie, Bosch, Renders, Odoi, Doumbia, Horemans, Adekami, Valencia & Janssen.
Belgium First Division A 13/04/25
L
Gent
1
Antwerp
0
Belgium First Division A 06/04/25
L
Club Brugge
3
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 29/03/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
5
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 16/03/25
D
Standard Liege
0
Antwerp
0
Belgium First Division A 09/03/25
L
Gent
1
Antwerp
0
Club Brugge preview: A clean bill of health
Club Brugge will be travelling to Antwerp with a fully-fit squad this weekend, as they look to bounce back from a two-game winless run in all competitions.
Predicted lineup: Mignolet (GK), Cuyper, Mechele, Ordonez, Seys, Jashari, Onyedika, Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis & Jutgla.
Belgium First Division A 13/04/25
W
Genk
0
Club Brugge
1
Belgium First Division A 06/04/25
W
Antwerp
2
Club Brugge
3
Belgium First Division A 30/03/25
W
Anderlecht
0
Club Brugge
2
Belgium First Division A 16/03/25
W
Charleroi
2
Club Brugge
4
UEFA Champions League 12/03/25
L
Aston Villa
3
Club Brugge
0
Player to watch: Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken put in a man-of-the-match performance in his last league assignment, scoring once and registering two assists in Club Brugge's 4-2 win over Beerschot Wilrijk. The 32-year-old midfielder has 14 direct goal involvements in his last 18 First Division A appearances. He will be called upon to provide the goals this weekend.