Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Jupiler League title will be at stake when Genk and Antwerp go head to head at Cegeka Arena on Sunday. Genk have a chance to finish the season above Antwerp in the standings, but their destiny depends on the outcome of the clash between St Gilloise and Club Brugge as well. Wouter Vrancken should have a full squad to choose from. The visitors, on the other hand, are leading the chase for the Jupiler League trophy ahead of the decider, but beating Genk on the road is easier said than done.
Anyhow, over 2.5 goals betting option should be considered as both sides will go for a win in Sunday’s derby. All Ritchie De Laet, Pieter Gerkens, Anthony Valencia, Davino Verhulst, Koji Miyoshi, and Bjorn Engels have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the visiting team. In their last meeting in the Belgian top flight Antwerp defeated Genk 2-1.
Highlighted Player (Mbwana Samatta):
Born in Dar Es Salaam on December 23, 1992, Mbwana Samatta is a Tanzania striker who plays for Genk in the Belgian Jupiler League. Samatta began his youth career at African Lyon and he played his first game at senior level for Simba SC, the club from his homeland.
In 2011 he moved to TP Mazembe and after scoring 60 goals in 103 league games for the club, the Tanzania international signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Genk. On August 23, 2018 Samatta scored a hat-trick against Brondby in the Europa League.
Speaking of his international debut, Samatta made his Tanzania debut in March, 2011 in a 2-1 win over Central African Republic. It has to be noted that the Genk attacker was named African Player of the Year (based in Africa) in 2015. His main position is centre-forward, but is capable of playing as a winger as well. His contract with Genk should expire on June 30, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Antwerp):
Founded back in 1880, Antwerp is one of the oldest clubs in Belgium. The Great Old welcome their rivals at Bosuilstadion, the venue with the capacity of 16,144 people. Antwerp are well known for their red home kits, with the team wearing white shirts and white jerseys when playing on the travels.
Over the years Antwerp have been trying to close the gap between Belgian giants Anderlecht and Club Brugge, but they have yet to win the title in the recent history. The Great Old clinched their first domestic trophy back in 1929, with the team repeating the success two years later. The third and the fourth titles came in 1944 and 1957 respectively.
Beerschot A.C. are considered the club’s fiercest rivals, but they have a rivalry with Club Brugge as well. The club chiefs had a long-term partnership with famous English club Manchester United in the past, with Antwerp taking young footballers on loan to Old Trafford.