Royal Antwerp FC
Football Belgian Pro League Bosuil Stadion Sun 21 Dec 12:30
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Pro League Betting Preview: Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht

Royal Antwerp welcome Anderlecht to Bosuil Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 21 December.

RAFC Can Trouble Anderlecht

The way forward could be to back Antwerp with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -111 against Anderlecht. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

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Goalless Draw in in Previous H2H Clash

Royal Antwerp won their last game 2-0, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Planet Group Arena against Gent. The Reds enjoyed just 35% possession and had five shots on target, while Gyrano Kerk and Anthony Valencia scored one goal apiece.

Anderlecht won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Lotto Park against Sint-Truiden. Besnik Hasi's team had nine shots on goal and recorded 55% possession, with Nathan Saliba and Nilson Angulo finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Anderlecht have not lost any of the past five games against RAFC, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Lotto Park. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Anderlecht victories and one RAFC win. There have also been four draws.

Pro League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Anderlecht logo Anderlecht 23 10 6 7 30 28 2 30:28 36
9 Royal Antwerp logo Royal Antwerp 23 8 6 9 28 24 4 28:24 30
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Royal Antwerp – Last 10 League Games

RAFC have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Joseph Oosting's side have averaged 46.5% possession and 4.1 corners per match, conceding 0.9 goals and 5.3 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts.

Mauricio Benitez is the top goalscorer with 3, Vincent Janssen has 2, with Gyrano Kerk and two other players on 1. The leading assistor is Vincent Janssen with 3.

Anderlecht – Last 10 League Games

Anderlecht have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 14.6 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Purple and White average 53.2% possession, 6.7 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

The leading scorers have been Nilson Angulo and Mihajlo Cvetkovic with 3, while Nathan Saliba has 1. Thorgan Hazard has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Anderlecht confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Colin Coosemans (GK), Killian Sardella, Lucas Hey, Moussa N'Diaye, Ali Maamar, Nilson Angulo, Nathan De Cat, Enric Llansana, Nathan Saliba, Adriano Bertaccini, Thorgan Hazard.

Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Antwerp +0.25 at odds of -111 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Pro League encounter.

The Pro League injury and suspension data can be utilised to provide expert football betting tips. You can also identify that a stats-led approach is adopted by considering the most important stats.

Key Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by RAFC in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by RAFC in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by RAFC in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Anderlecht in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Anderlecht in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
RAFC +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Royal Antwerp Royal Antwerp logo 1 - 0 Anderlecht logo Anderlecht

Royal Antwerp are available at +700 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mihajlo Cvetkovic Under 0.5 Shots On Target -164 BetMGM logo

Mihajlo Cvetkovic (Anderlecht) is available at -164 to not record a shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Mihajlo Cvetkovic Player Prop Odds

Vincent Janssen to Score +200 BetMGM logo

Vincent Janssen (RAFC) has scored in his past two Pro League matches on home soil. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +200 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Vincent Janssen Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Anderlecht To Have Most Corners -105 BetMGM logo

Anderlecht have had the most corners in ten straight games, while Royal Antwerp have lost the Corner Match Bet in three consecutive matches. We’re keen to take odds of -105 that Anderlecht are awarded the most corners.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Royal Antwerp Logo Royal Antwerp
Total
9.40 4.10 5.30
Home
9.70 4.30 5.40
Away
8.60 2.90 5.70
Anderlecht Logo Anderlecht
Total
10.40 6.70 3.70
Home
9.80 6.40 3.40
Away
10.30 5.70 4.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Royal Antwerp +0.25 -111
Total Goals Under 2.5 -127
Shots On Target Mihajlo Cvetkovic Under 0.5 -164

We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Royal Antwerp with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, two or less goals to be scored and also Mihajlo Cvetkovic (Anderlecht) to not have a shot on target.

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Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Anderlecht Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The latest Anderlecht odds are +123 which leads to them being favourites in this Pro League clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 45% prospect of securing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Royal Antwerp.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Anderlecht available at -172 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents RAFC at +120.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -133.

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Vincent Janssen Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is +190 available that Vincent Janssen finds the net at any stage. He is available at +480 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Vincent Janssen (RAFC)
First
+190
Anytime
+480
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Luis Vázquez (Anderlecht)
First
+210
Anytime
+500
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Adriano Bertaccini (Anderlecht)
First
+210
Anytime
+510
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Mihajlo Cvetkovic (Anderlecht)
First
+290
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Vincent Janssen (RAFC)
Over 0.5
-244
Under 0.5
+135
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Adriano Bertaccini (Anderlecht)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-105
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Luis Vázquez (Anderlecht)
Over 0.5
-164
Under 0.5
-105
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Nilson Angulo (Anderlecht)
Over 0.5
-111
Under 0.5
-156
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Previous Ten RAFC Home Games Have Led to Four Wins

RAFC have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Anderlecht have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Bosuil Stadion, Anderlecht beat RAFC 3-1. The previous 10 H2H games at Bosuil Stadion have ended in four Anderlecht victories, three draws and three RAFC wins.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Royal Antwerp logo Royal Antwerp Home Stats 4-2-4 2.80 1.60 1.20 7 3 8 2
Anderlecht logo Anderlecht Away Stats 4-2-4 2.50 1.20 1.30 4 6 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats
Royal Antwerp logo Royal Antwerp League Stats
Anderlecht logo Anderlecht League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on RAFC vs Anderlecht, check the team news first. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Royal Antwerp Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Anderlecht Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Royal Antwerp Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

41 T. Brandon Nozawa
33 Zeno Van Den Bosch 25 Kiki Kouyate 26 Rosen Bozhinov
24 Thibo Somers 78 Xander Dierckx 16 Mauricio Benitez 30 Christopher Scott
9 Marwan Al-Sahafi 7 Gyrano Kerk 18 Vincent Janssen
26 Colin Coosemans
54 Killian Sardella 3 Lucas Hey 5 Moussa N'Diaye 79 Ali Maamar 19 Nilson Angulo
74 Nathan De Cat 24 Enric Llansana 13 Nathan Saliba
91 Adriano Bertaccini 11 Thorgan Hazard

Anderlecht Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Royal Antwerp Substitutes

  • 5Daam Foulon
  • 8Dennis Praet
  • 10Isaac Babadi
  • 14Anthony Valencia
  • 15Yannick Thoelen
  • 17Semm Renders
  • 21Andreas Verstraeten
  • 34Mahamadou Diawara
  • 79Gerard Vandeplas

Anderlecht Substitutes

  • 9Mihajlo Cvetkovic
  • 10Yari Verschaeren
  • 15Mihajlo Ilic
  • 16Mads Kikkenborg
  • 20Luis Vazquez
  • 58Yasin Ozcan
  • 78Anas Tajaouart
  • 83Tristan Degreef
  • 99Ibrahim Kanate

Previous Royal Antwerp Lineups

14 Dec Pro League
Gent 0-2 Royal Antwerp
07 Dec Pro League
Royal Antwerp 3-0 Genk
30 Nov Pro League
Club Brugge 0-1 Royal Antwerp
23 Nov Pro League
Royal Antwerp 1-2 Dender
08 Nov Pro League
Royal Antwerp 3-1 La Louvière
02 Nov Pro League
Sint-Truiden 1-0 Royal Antwerp

Previous Anderlecht Lineups

13 Dec Pro League
Anderlecht 2-1 Sint-Truiden
07 Dec Pro League
Westerlo 4-0 Anderlecht
30 Nov Pro League
Anderlecht 1-0 Union S-G
23 Nov Pro League
La Louvière 0-1 Anderlecht
09 Nov Pro League
Anderlecht 1-0 Club Brugge
01 Nov Pro League
Anderlecht 3-1 Mechelen

Injuries & Suspensions

Royal Antwerp Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mauricio Benitez Hamstring
Bjorn Engels Other
Geoffry Hairemans Cruciate ligame
Anderlecht Injury Table
Type Name Info
Zoumana Keita Other
Team Squads

Royal Antwerp Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Joseph Oosting

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Thibo Somers 24 F 18 1611 18 0 2 0 2 0
Zeno Van Den Bosch 33 D 17 1519 17 0 0 0 4 0
Vincent Janssen 18 F 16 1426 16 0 4 4 2 0
Rosen Bozhinov 26 D 14 1098 13 5 1 0 1 0
Yuto Tsunashima 4 M 13 995 13 0 0 0 2 0

Anderlecht Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Besnik Hasi

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Colin Coosemans 26 G 18 1620 18 0 0 0 0 0
Nilson Angulo 19 F 17 1443 17 0 4 5 2 1
Nathan De Cat 74 M 18 1401 17 1 1 1 4 0
Lucas Hey 3 D 17 1389 15 2 0 0 4 0
Thorgan Hazard 11 F 16 1337 15 1 4 4 5 0
Belgium FlagPro League Table
Belgian Pro League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 23 14 7 2 38:12 49
2 Sint-Truiden 23 14 3 6 33:26 45
3 Club Brugge 23 14 2 7 42:29 44
4 Anderlecht 23 10 6 7 30:28 36
5 Gent 23 9 6 8 37:32 33
6 Charleroi 23 9 6 8 29:26 33
7 Mechelen 23 8 9 6 28:26 33
8 Standard Liège 23 9 3 11 20:29 30
9 Royal Antwerp 23 8 6 9 28:24 30
10 Genk 23 7 8 8 31:35 29
11 Westerlo 23 7 7 9 30:33 28
12 Zulte Waregem 23 6 8 9 31:35 26
13 La Louvière 23 5 9 9 20:26 24
14 OH Leuven 23 5 7 11 21:32 22
15 Cercle Brugge 23 4 9 10 28:35 21
16 Dender 23 3 8 12 18:36 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 11 10 1 0 24:2 31
2 Club Brugge 11 8 1 2 23:15 25
3 Sint-Truiden 12 8 1 3 17:13 25
4 Anderlecht 12 7 3 2 18:10 24
5 Gent 11 6 2 3 21:12 20
6 Royal Antwerp 12 5 3 4 19:15 18
7 Westerlo 11 5 2 4 14:9 17
8 Charleroi 11 4 5 2 14:10 17
9 Zulte Waregem 11 4 3 4 15:14 15
10 Mechelen 11 3 6 2 12:12 15
11 Standard Liège 12 4 3 5 12:16 15
12 La Louvière 12 3 5 4 7:9 14
13 Genk 11 3 4 4 15:17 13
14 OH Leuven 12 2 5 5 14:15 11
15 Cercle Brugge 12 1 4 7 17:26 7
16 Dender 12 1 4 7 8:19 7