Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Antwerp
Match Time & Date:
06/11/2022
18:30
Prediction: 1-1
Anderlecht
There will be fireworks when Antwerp and Anderlecht square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Jupiler League derby. Antwerp were leading the standings in September, but following their poor run in October, they are seven points behind league leaders Genk ahead of Matchday 16. Both Koji Miyoshi and Aurelio Buta are out of contention with injuries, while Faris Haroun is a major doubt.
The capital club, on the other hand, did well to beat Eupen 4-2 at the weekend, with the team putting an end to their three-game losing run. Anderlecht have regained a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to represent Belgium in European competitions. Anyhow, both teams to score betting option should be considered as both sides will go for a victory in Sunday’s derby. Kristian Arnstad is sidelined through suspension, while Marco Kana remains in the treatment room.
Highlighted Player (Radja Nainggolan):
Born on 4 May 1988, Radja Nainggolan is a Belgian footballer who plays for AS Roma as a central midfielder. The combative midfielder failed to leave a mark on domestic stage, having left his first club Germinal Beerschot for Piacenza as a 17-year-old. Nainggolan soon started to prove his worth at senior level, earning a move to Cagliari in 2010.
He continued with impressive performances in Italian Serie A and eventually snubbed a number of top European sides to join AS Roma in 2014.The central midfielder enjoyed a very good start to his career at Stadio Olimpico, while also establishing himself as a first team regular in the Belgian national team, helping the Red Devils climb to first place in FIFA Rankings and also qualify for the Euro 2016 finals.
A highly skilled midfielder who does not shirk from defensive duties, Nainggolan is also famous for his fiery temperament that has seen him earn 2 red cards and over 70 yellow cards during the course of his career.
Highlighted Team (Anderlecht):
Founded on 27 May, 1908, Anderlecht are considered one of the oldest clubs in Belgium. The Paars-wit are the dominant force in the Belgian Pro League and in 2014 they won their 33rd domestic trophy. Anderlecht did remarkably well to win the UEFA Super Cup title in 1983, with the team defeating Benfica in the final of the competition.
The Belgian outfit recorded a 1-0 over the Eagles in the first leg, with the two teams playing out a 1-1 draw in the return leg. Anderlecht play their home games at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, the venue that was opened in 1917. The stadium was renovated in 1983 and current capacity of Anderlecht’s home ground is 28 063.
The Paars-wit have long-standing rivalries with the likes of Standard Liege and Club Brugge, whilst FC Brussels were considered the club’s bitter opponents in the past. The likes of Besnik Hasi, Lucas Biglia, Filip De Wilde and Romelu Lukaku are some of Anderlecht’s notable players.
