RSC Anderlecht vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RSC Anderlecht vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Lotto Park.
- RSC Anderlecht 30 games · 44 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 30 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
- Referee Christophe Baillieul
- Referee Bert Put
- Referee Wesley Alen
- Referee Florian Lemaire
- Referee Mathias Hillaert
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | KV Kortrijk | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Oct | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | KAS Eupen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Beerschot VA | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Oct | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | KV Mechelen | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RSC Anderlecht | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #10 |
| 44 | Points | 35 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 12 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 13 |
| 43 | Scored | 31 |
| 39 | Conceded | 32 |
| +4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 40% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RSC Anderlecht are 6th (44 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 10th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Royal Antwerp FC get us underway at Lotto Park.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jean Butez, as he is very good at scoring at Lotto Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. RSC Anderlecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Ritchie De Laet argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ivan Leko will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' RSC Anderlecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Royal Antwerp FC backline.
- 60' Percy Tau is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RSC Anderlecht so far.
- 62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jeremy Gelin.
- 63' The crowd applauds Mustapha Bundu as he leaves the pitch. Paul Mukairu steps in for RSC Anderlecht.
- 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cristian Benavente is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RSC Anderlecht.
- 73' RSC Anderlecht ring the changes. Kemar Lawrence has done his job and it is now time for Derrick Luckassen to step up.
- 76' A goal from the Nigeria international Paul Mukairu! He fires home on 76 to make it 1-0!
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Buta argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' Another substitution for Royal Antwerp FC to replace Buta by Koji Miyoshi on 78 minute.
- 79' Josh Cullen is replacing Paul Mukairu for the RSC Anderlecht side.
- 80' Time for substitution for Royal Antwerp FC. Nana Opoku Ampomah is replaced by Cristian Benavente.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. RSC Anderlecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- RSC Anderlecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 62
- 92
- 42
- 48
- 40
- 30
- 23
- 11
-
19
Mustapha Bundu ↓ Paul Mukairu 63'
Bench
- 8
- 1
- 10
-
32
Derrick Luckassen ↑ 73'
- 21
- 55
- 53
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 63'
Coach
Vincent Kompany
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Jeremy Gelin ↓ Nill De Pauw 73'
- 18
- 46
- 23
- 16
- 11
-
30
Buta ↓ Koji Miyoshi 78'
- 70
- 5
- 2
- 4
Bench
- 94
- 1
-
19
Koji Miyoshi ↑ 78'
-
14
Nill De Pauw ↑ 73'
- 33
-
17
Cristian Benavente ↑ 80'
- 21
- 38
- 6
Coach
Ivan Leko
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alhassan Yusuf | 4 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 3 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 2 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 2 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Pieter Gerkens | 2 |
| Majeed Ashimeru | 2 |
Head to Head
RSC Anderlecht Form
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2020-11-01
RSC Anderlecht
1–0
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2020-10-29
Royal Antwerp FC
1–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2020-10-25
Royal Antwerp FC
3–2
Beerschot VA
W
2020-10-22
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
1–2
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2020-10-18
SV Zulte-Waregem
1–3
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2020-10-02
Royal Antwerp FC
4–1
KV Mechelen
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.2
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
RSC Anderlecht or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
71%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
59%
RSC Anderlecht or Royal Antwerp FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.