Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Antwerp will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run when they take on Cercle Brugge on Sunday afternoon. Antwerp are stuck at the bottom with slim Conference League chances, but they are surely capable of matching Cercle Brugge in front of home fans. Both Jean Butez and Bjorn Engels are major doubts and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Meanwhile, the visitors aim to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Genk. As Miron Muslic’s troops looked sharp in front of goal in their last league match, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. As for the visitors, Edgaras Utkus misses out with injury, while both Flavio Nazinho and Jordan Semedo are major doubts and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. Ahoueke Denkey will continue leading the line 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.