Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Antwerp
Match Time & Date:
07/05/2023
09:30 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Genk
Top position in the Jupiler League standings will be at stake when Antwerp and Genk face each other on Sunday afternoon. Antwerp did well to beat St Gilloise on the road in their last league match, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Genk. Koji Miyoshi is back in training, but this game comes too early for the Japan international, while Pieter Gerkens is a major doubt.
The league leaders, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-1 win over Club Brugge, but beating Antwerp on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. As for the away team, both Carlos Cuesta and Adnane Abid are major doubts and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
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.
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