Just a single point separates Saturday's hosts Westerlo in fifth place to visiting Antwerp who currently occupy eighth position and we're bringing you our predictions for this First Division A clash.
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Westerlo vs Antwerp prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Westerlo are without a win in their last four matches, two of which were draws.
- Antwerp have only won one of their last four outings, drawing their last away game.
- Both teams have scored in four of the last six meetings between these two clubs.
- Five of Westerlo's last six outings have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
Correct score prediction: Westerlo 1-1 Antwerp
These two sides have been very evenly matched so far this season and neither head into this weekend's game in great form which is why we have backed Saturday's match to end in a 1-1 draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The odds favour the visitors
- HOME: 28/13 (3.15) – 31.7%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Antwerp are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5% but we are expecting a close game between the pair this weekend.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Antwerp lead
Saturday's guests have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five meetings with Westerlo in all competitions, but when the sides last met back in December the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Belgium First Division A 23/12/23
Antwerp
Westerlo
Belgium First Division A 15/09/23
Westerlo
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 27/12/22
Westerlo
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 04/09/22
Antwerp
Westerlo
Belgium Cup 28/10/21
Westerlo
Antwerp
Westerlo preview: Enjoying a fine start
Not many people would have predicted that Westerlo would sit in the top five after seven games but a 2-2 draw at Anderlecht last time out shows the confidence in the home squad right now.
Westerlo's best result so far this season was the epic 4-3 home win over Union Saint-Gilloise last month which was their last victory in the First Division A.
The hosts have a clean bill of health ahead of Saturday's clash with Antwerp and no suspended players.
Predicted lineup: Bolat (GK), Reynolds, Rommens, Bayram, Piedfort, Vuskovic, Neustadter, Haspolat, Yow, Alcocer & Frigan
Belgium First Division A 28/09/24
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Standard Liege
1
Westerlo
2
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
L
Antwerp
2
Westerlo
1
Belgium First Division A 14/09/24
D
Anderlecht
2
Westerlo
2
Belgium First Division A 30/08/24
L
Genk
1
Westerlo
0
Belgium First Division A 24/08/24
D
OH Leuven
1
Westerlo
1
Antwerp preview: Average at best
Antwerp have picked up ten points from their opening seven games and sit eighth in the table but would have been hoping to be in European places by now.
After going three games without a win, Antwerp returned to winning ways at the weekend against Union Saint-Gilloise, running out 2-0 victors in their own backyard.
Ange Balikwisha and Bjorn Engels are the two injury concerns for the visitors this weekend, both will face late fitness tests before any decision is made.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Odoi, Alderweireld, Bataille, Costa, Van Den Bosch, Chery, Doumbia, Janssen, Kerk & Ondrejka
Belgium First Division A 29/09/24
W
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Antwerp
5
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
W
Westerlo
1
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 15/09/24
W
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 01/09/24
D
Gent
1
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 24/08/24
L
KV Mechelen
1
Antwerp
0
Player to watch: Vincent Janssen
Antwerp's 30-year-old forward Vincent Janssen has scored two goals and provided two assists in his opening seven starts for the club this season.
Janssen, who scored 18 league goals in his first campaign with the club, managed to score 11 times in the First Division A last season and will be hoping to improve on that tally.
The former Tottenham striker scored 11 league goals last season
The former Dutch international has been in good form so far this season, especially with his creativity which has set up two goals so far, and we're excited to see how he performs this weekend against Westerlo.
