Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo

Royal Antwerp welcome Westerlo to Bosuil Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 23 May.

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Westerlo on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Antwerp, with this wager looking like a value play at -111.

Royal Antwerp drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Genk at Cegeka Arena. The Reds recorded just 38% possession and one shot on target.

Westerlo lost when last in action. In a home game at Het Kuipje, they were beaten 2-1 by Standard Liège. Issame Charai's men had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 60% possession and three shots on goal, with Dogucan Haspolat on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

RAFC overcame Westerlo away when the sides last clashed. It was a 4-2 scoreline at Het Kuipje. The previous 9 H2H games have ended in five RAFC victories, two draws and two Westerlo wins.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Westerlo	39	14	10	15	50	55	-5	50:55	33
5	Royal Antwerp	39	12	9	18	41	48	-7	41:48	28

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RAFC have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Joseph Oosting's team have averaged 55.2% possession and 6.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Christopher Scott leads the way with 4 goals, Vincent Janssen has 3, with Gyrano Kerk and two others on 1. Vincent Janssen and Anthony Valencia have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Westerlo have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 14.2 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Kemphanen average 51.0% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Nacho Ferri with 4, while Allahyar Sayyadmanesh and Isa Sakamoto have 2. Bryan Reynolds has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Royal Antwerp predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Yuto Tsunashima, Jules Ahoka, Rein Van Helden, Thibo Somers, Mauricio Benitez, Christopher Scott, Daam Foulon, Geoffry Hairemans, Xander Dierckx, Gerard Vandeplas.

Westerlo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal (GK), Bryan Reynolds, Emin Bayram, Seiji Kimura, Lucas Mbamba, Dogucan Haspolat, Reda Laalaoui, Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcócer, Nacho Ferri.

Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo Prediction & Betting Tips

This Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

Westerlo look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this Pro League match, with this Asian Handicap pick at -111 looking like value.

The Pro League form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Westerlo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Westerlo in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by RAFC in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by RAFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by RAFC in 14 of their last 20 games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Westerlo Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -111 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Royal Antwerp 1 - 1 Westerlo

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +540 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Allahyar Sayyadmanesh to Score +320

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo) has registered two goals in his past four Pro League matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +320 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Allahyar Sayyadmanesh Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+950

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Corners Prediction

Royal Antwerp To Have Most Corners -156

In the past five home games, it has been Royal Antwerp with the most corners. We think that the value can be found by backing RAFC to win the Corner Match Bet and you can get attractive odds of -156.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Royal Antwerp

Total

9.90 6.40 3.50

Home

8.70 5.20 3.50

Away

10.30 5.40 4.90

Westerlo

Total

9.80 4.70 5.10

Home

9.10 4.80 4.30

Away

10.90 4.80 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-109

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-108

Westerlo Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+700

2

+150

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Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo 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.

The Royal Antwerp betting odds are -114 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Pro League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 53% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Westerlo are trading at +270.

You can back RAFC at +128 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Westerlo are +265 and the draw is chalked up at +133.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

-114

X

+265

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+133

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-385

X2

-114

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-116

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+155

Vincent Janssen is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +420 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +135.

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

First

+135

Anytime

+420

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Marwan Al-Sahafi (RAFC)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Nacho (Westerlo)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Fernand Goure (Westerlo)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Alfonso Patrao (Westerlo)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

First

+310

Anytime

+950

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Mukhammadali Urinboev (RAFC)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Isa Sakamoto (Westerlo)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Shunsuke Saito (Westerlo)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Enis Destan (Westerlo)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Josimar Alcócer (Westerlo)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Thomas Van den Keybus (Westerlo)

First

+420

Anytime

+1300

Raf Smekens (Westerlo)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Mahamadou Diawara (RAFC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Dogucan Haspolat (Westerlo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Isaac Babadi (RAFC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Geoffrey Hairemans (RAFC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Sergiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Stats: Pro League matches only
RAFC have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Westerlo have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Westerlo won 2-0 when they last played RAFC at Bosuil Stadion. The past 4 H2H games at Bosuil Stadion have involved two RAFC wins, one Westerlo victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Royal Antwerp Home Stats		3-2-5	2.50	0.90	1.60	4	6	4	6
Westerlo Away Stats		6-2-2	1.70	1.00	0.70	2	8	2	8

• 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

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Royal Antwerp vs Westerlo Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the RAFC vs Westerlo team news before wagering. Expect the predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups along with timely injury updates.

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