Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Saturday’s football game at Het Kuipje pits together Westerlo and Antwerp, the two top-table sides. Westerlo aim to get back on course following four consecutive games without a win, but they face a tough challenge against Antwerp, who proved their worth in the Jupiler League derby at the weekend. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
The Reds, on the other hand, did well to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team beating Royale Union SG in their last league fixture. Antwerp looked sharp in front of goal at the weekend and seeing that Westerlo are determined to return to winning ways, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. In their last meeting in the Belgian top flight the two sides played out a 2-2 draw. Pacey forward Ange Balikwisha is rated doubtful for the visiting team.
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.