Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
All eyes will be on Bosuilstadion when Antwerp and St Gilloise square off against each other in the Jupiler League derby on Sunday afternoon. The reigning champions are after their third consecutive league win, but they face a tough challenge against the league leaders. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Anthony Valencia and Bjorn Engels remain doubtful.
Les Unionistes, on the other hand, dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Gent at the weekend, but they should be happy with the share of spoils this time out. A close encounter is on the cards at Bosuilstadion and we believe that punters from all around the world can find value in betting on draw. Mohamed Amoura misses out through suspension, while Royale Union SG defender Kevin Mac Allister remains on the sidelines with injury.
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.