Dender vs Royal Antwerp Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Dender vs Royal Antwerp

Dender meet Royal Antwerp at Van Roy Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 18 January.

Antwerp have a good chance of getting a result against Dender. On this basis, we will bet the away team at +143 on the Full-Time Result market and land the dividends if they manage to secure a victory.

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Dender played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne against Mechelen. The Kadavers had nine shots on target and 46% possession, while David Toshevski was the goalscorer.

Royal Antwerp have enjoyed successive Pro League road wins. Their most recent league game was a 2-1 home victory at Bosuil Stadion where they beat Zulte Waregem. Joseph Oosting's side had 42% possession and recorded three shots on goal, while Vincent Janssen and Gyrano Kerk were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 away win for Dender at Bosuil Stadion when they last played RAFC. The past 3 H2H meetings have featured one Dender victory, one RAFC win and a draw.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Royal Antwerp	20	7	6	7	24	21	3	24:21	27
16	Dender	20	2	7	11	16	34	-18	16:34	13

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Dender have had 46.2% possession and 3.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.0 corners.

Bruny Nsimba leads the way with 5 goals, David Toshevski has 4, with Roman Kvet and two others on 1. The top assist makers are Bryan Goncalves, Fabio Ferraro and Bruny Nsimba, all of whom have 2 on the board.

RAFC have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 4.2 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Reds average 45.3% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 14.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Vincent Janssen has top scored with 4, while Gyrano Kerk, Thibo Somers and Mauricio Benitez are next on 2. Vincent Janssen has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Dender predicted lineup (5-3-2): Guillaume Dietsch (GK), Marsoni Sambu, Kobe Cools, Luc Marijnissen, Bryan Goncalves, Fabio Ferraro, Malcolm Viltard, Roman Kvet, Noah Mbamba, Bruny Nsimba, David Toshevski.

Royal Antwerp predicted lineup (3-4-3): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Zeno Van Den Bosch, Kiki Kouyaté, Yuto Tsunashima, Thibo Somers, Xander Dierckx, Mauricio Benitez, Christopher Scott, Marwan Al-Sahafi, Vincent Janssen, Gyrano Kerk.

Dender vs Royal Antwerp Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Dender vs Royal Antwerp with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Antwerp at a nice price of +143 considering that they could have the upper hand in this Pro League clash. This match winner bet provides plenty of juice along with a nice payout.

The Pro League tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Dender vs Royal Antwerp league stats:

• RAFC have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• RAFC have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Dender have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Dender have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Dender have lost their last 2 games at home.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 41.2% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 50% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

As a different option, you could choose the Asian Handicap where you can bet on RAFC to cover a specific line. That means you might need a sizeable victory to yield a return.

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Our Match Prediction

RAFC To Win @ +143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Dender 0 - 1 Royal Antwerp

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Royal Antwerp winning 1-0. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruny Nsimba Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Bruny Nsimba (Dender) is available at -133 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Bruny Nsimba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

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Thibo Somers to Score +370

Thibo Somers (RAFC) has scored two goals in his past five Pro League matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +370.

Latest Thibo Somers Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

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Corners Prediction

Dender Over 4.5 Corners -105

Dender have had over 4.5 corners in two consecutive games, with Royal Antwerp conceding over 4.5 corners in the past five matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Dender Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -105 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dender

Total

8.50 3.50 5.00

Home

7.40 3.10 4.30

Away

8.80 3.30 5.50

Royal Antwerp

Total

9.80 4.00 5.80

Home

10.40 5.00 5.40

Away

8.60 2.90 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-139

Dender Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-130

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-127

Most Corners

1

+105

X

+600

2

-100

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Dender vs Royal Antwerp Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You can secure betting odds of +143 when it comes to Royal Antwerp claiming a Pro League win and the bookmakers have Dender on offer at +190. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +225.

If you think that RAFC are able to beat Dender, then the +105 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -132 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+225

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+117

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-303

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+102

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-108

Those interested in Vincent Janssen to find the net anytime can get +160, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Bruny Nsimba (Dender)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Mohamed Berte (Dender)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Roman Kvet (Dender)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Dender)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Mahamadou Diawara (RAFC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Nathan Rodes (Dender)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Fabio Ferraro (Dender)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Noah Mbamba (Dender)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Isaac Babadi (RAFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Mauricio Benítez (RAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Malcolm Viltard (Dender)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Rosen Bozhinov (RAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Kiki Kouyaté (RAFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Bruny Nsimba (Dender)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Mohamed Berte (Dender)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Roman Kvet (Dender)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Dender)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Mahamadou Diawara (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Nathan Rodes (Dender)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Noah Mbamba (Dender)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Fabio Ferraro (Dender)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Isaac Babadi (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Mauricio Benítez (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Malcolm Viltard (Dender)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Kiki Kouyaté (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Dender haven’t tasted victory in ten consecutive matches at Van Roy Stadium. The Kadavers have managed six losses and four draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

RAFC have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

RAFC overcame Dender 3-1 when the sides last met at Van Roy Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Dender Home Stats		0-4-6	2.30	0.60	1.70	4	6	4	6
Royal Antwerp Away Stats		2-4-4	1.50	0.60	0.90	0	10	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Dender vs Royal Antwerp Lineups & Team News

Always review the Dender vs RAFC team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups and the latest on injuries.

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