KV Oostende vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Oostende vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Diaz Arena.
- KV Oostende 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | KAA Gent | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KV | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Royal Standard de Liège | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | KVC Westerlo | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | SK Beveren | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 7 | 4 |
| 15 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | KV Mechelen | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | KV Mechelen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | FC Seraing | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | KVC Westerlo | A | 0–6 | L |
| 06 Nov | KV Kortrijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | KV Oostende | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | KAA Gent | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Dec | KVC Westerlo | A | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Nov | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/2
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 2 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Diaz Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nick Batzner made 165 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matej Rodin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KV Oostende.
- 11' What a strike from Arbnor Muja! The score is 0-1.
- 12' Arbnor Muja with the second goal in the match!
- 17' Royal Antwerp FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 21' Goal! Vincent Janssen scores his 47 goal in 390 matches.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark van Bommel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' The 26-year-old Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' KV Oostende receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 45' It’s a booking for KV Oostende player. Andy Musayev gets a Yellow card.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Royal Antwerp FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Pierre Dwomoh needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' Indy Boonen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andy Musayev at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for KV Oostende tonight.
- 74' Time for substitution for Royal Antwerp FC. Michel-Ange Balikwisha is replaced by Jelle Bataille.
- 79' The travelling Royal Antwerp FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Royal Antwerp FC make a change. Arbnor Muja trudges off to be replaced by Bruny Nsimba on 81 minutes.
- 86' Kenny Santos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 88' Bruny Nsimba has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 88 minutes.
- 90' Royal Antwerp FC ring the changes. William Pacho has done his job and it is now time for Zeno Van Den Bosch to step up.
- Royal Antwerp FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
KV Oostende Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 77
- 88
- 80
- 33
- 18
- 7
- 34
-
10
Kenny Santos ↓ Alfons Amade 68'
-
20
Andy Musayev ↓ Indy Boonen 68'
Bench
- 28
-
23
Alfons Amade ↑ 68'
-
11
Indy Boonen ↑ 68'
- 3
- 90
- 36
Coach
Dominik Thalhammer
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 23
- 18
- 24
- 1
- 2
- 10
- 22
- 51
-
11
Arbnor Muja ↓ Bruny Nsimba 81'
- 48
Bench
-
7
Viktor Fischer ↑ 90'
- 26
-
34
Jelle Bataille ↑ 74'
-
17
Bruny Nsimba ↑ 81'
-
33
Zeno Van Den Bosch ↑ 90'
- 50
- 52
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 6 |
| Arbnor Muja | 2 |
| Michael Frey | 2 |
| Fashion Sakala | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 1 |
| Marko Kvasina | 1 |
| Pieter Gerkens | 1 |
| Viktor Fischer | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Oostende Form
Royal Antwerp FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
KV Oostende xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
KV Oostende or Draw
54%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
73%
KV Oostende or Royal Antwerp FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — KV Oostende
| Handicap | KV Oostende covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
KV Oostende keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

