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
4	Westerlo	40	14	10	16	50	57	-7	50:57	33
5	Royal Antwerp	40	13	9	18	43	48	-5	43:48	31

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Royal Antwerp confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Niels Devalckeneer (GK), Zeno Van Den Bosch, Mauricio Benitez, Yuto Tsunashima, Rein Van Helden, Farouck Adekami, Dennis Praet, Christopher Scott, Daam Foulon, Vincent Janssen, Gyrano Kerk.

Westerlo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal (GK), Bryan Reynolds, Emin Bayram, Amando Lapage, Clinton Nsiala, Dogucan Haspolat, Thomas Van den Keybus, Shunsuke Saito, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcocer, Enis Destan.

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 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 +525 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

+310

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

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-143

Westerlo Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+700

2

+130

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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 +110 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 48% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Westerlo are trading at +215.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. RAFC are -189, while Westerlo are alternatively priced at +128.

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.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Pro League matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+255

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+128

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-357

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+143

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+155

Vincent Janssen is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +450 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +145.

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

First

+145

Anytime

+450

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Nacho (Westerlo)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Marwan Al-Sahafi (RAFC)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Fernand Goure (Westerlo)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Alfonso Patrao (Westerlo)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo)

First

+310

Anytime

+950

Isa Sakamoto (Westerlo)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Mukhammadali Urinboev (RAFC)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Shunsuke Saito (Westerlo)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Enis Destan (Westerlo)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Josimar Alcócer (Westerlo)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Thomas Van den Keybus (Westerlo)

First

+400

Anytime

+1300

Raf Smekens (Westerlo)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Mahamadou Diawara (RAFC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Dogucan Haspolat (Westerlo)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Sergiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Geoffrey Hairemans (RAFC)

First

+510

Anytime

+1500

Isaac Babadi (RAFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Arthur Piedfort (Westerlo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mauricio Benítez (RAFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Roman Neustädter (Westerlo)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Rein Van Helden (RAFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Bryan Reynolds (Westerlo)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

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

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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