Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Antwerp will be aiming to make a flying start to the new Jupiler League campaign when they welcome reigning champions St Gilloise to their Bosuilstadion. Antwerp head into Friday’s game following back-to-back wins over Willem II and Eupen in preseason, but they are still seen as underdogs in their season opener. Summer signing Thibo Somers is widely expected to make his official Antwerp debut against St Gilloise, while experienced midfielder Tjaronn Chery is no longer part of the team. Veteran defender Toby Alderweireld has retired from football.
The title holders, on the other hand, are on a quest to defend their trophy. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Raul Florucz and Adem Zorgane in the summer transfer window and given their fine winning run against Antwerp, away win should be considered. In their last meeting at Bosuilstadion, St Gilloise rolled over Antwerp 4-0.
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.