RSC Anderlecht vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2023-24 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
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 Jasper Vergoote
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | KV Kortrijk | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | RWDM Molenbeek FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | KAS Eupen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | KAA Gent | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 0–1 | L |
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' In just a few seconds Lotto Park will turn into a battlefield for RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC.
- 5' Belgium international Mario Stroeykens has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. Vincent Janssen is booked for Royal Antwerp FC — card on 19.
- 24' Royal Antwerp FC is showing some good football. However, Royal Antwerp FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark van Bommel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a card for Jacob Ondrejka.
- 43' Royal Antwerp FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 45' The crowd applauds Vincent Janssen as he leaves the pitch. Ritchie De Laet steps in for Royal Antwerp FC.
- 47' Fresh legs for Royal Antwerp FC! Michel-Ange Balikwisha comes on to replace Jacob Ondrejka.
- 52' A goal from the Belgium international Killian Sardella! He fires home on 52 to make it 1-0!
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. RSC Anderlecht in their trying to find a way past Royal Antwerp FC's compact .
- 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' A moment of madness from Thorgan Hazard on 74 minutes earns him a card. RSC Anderlecht will be frustrated.
- 74' The whistle greets Mario Stroeykens as he departs to be replaced by Francis Amuzu.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Delaney argues furiously but the card stands.
- 79' Royal Antwerp FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 81' It is a substitution in RSC Anderlecht team. Kasper Dolberg is replaced by Luis Vazquez on 81 minute.
- 86' Victor Udoh is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RSC Anderlecht tonight.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Toby Alderweireld is booked for Royal Antwerp FC — card on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for RSC Anderlecht to replace Thorgan Hazard by Majeed Ashimeru on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. RSC Anderlecht take all three points.
Lineups
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
23
Mats Rits ↓ Thomas Delaney 74'
- 1
- 14
-
12
Kasper Dolberg ↓ Luis Vazquez 81'
- 11
- 36
- 54
- 17
- 56
- 29
Bench
-
25
Thomas Delaney ↑ 74'
- 33
-
7
Francis Amuzu ↑ 74'
- 26
-
18
Majeed Ashimeru ↑ 90'
- 22
-
20
Luis Vazquez ↑ 81'
- 32
- 61
Coach
Brian Riemer
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 23
- 18
- 24
- 1
- 34
- 19
- 8
- 33
-
9
George Ilenikhena ↓ Victor Udoh 81'
- 17
Bench
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↑ 81'
-
2
Ritchie De Laet ↑ 45'
- 91
- 6
-
10
Michel-Ange Balikwisha ↑ 47'
-
44
Soumaila Coulibaly ↑ 47'
- 84
- 52
-
60
Victor Udoh ↑ 81'
Coach
Mark van Bommel
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
2024-03-30
RSC Anderlecht
1–0
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2024-03-17
Royal Antwerp FC
1–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
2024-03-09
KV Kortrijk
0–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2024-03-03
Royal Antwerp FC
3–0
K. Sint-Truidense VV
W
2024-02-25
KAA Gent
2–2
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2024-02-17
Royal Antwerp FC
0–1
KV Mechelen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.13
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
79%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
52%
RSC Anderlecht or Royal Antwerp FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
2.8%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 25% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

