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 11 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 11 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jasper Vergoote
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 14.2 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #13 |
| 20 | Points | 11 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 6 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 6 |
| 14 | Scored | 18 |
| 12 | Conceded | 24 |
| +2 | GD | -6 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 55% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
RSC Anderlecht are 5th (20 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/7
61-75
2/5
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RSC Anderlecht
| Tawfik Bentayeb | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 2 G | |
| Marten Winkler | 2 G | |
| Joshua Nga Kana | 1 G |
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Lotto Park!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Royal Antwerp FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Vincent Janssen argues furiously but the card stands.
- 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Riemer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Mats Rits is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for RSC Anderlecht tonight.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Killian Sardella is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Royal Antwerp FC.
- 38' That is a card for Royal Antwerp FC. Jacob Ondrejka will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Owen Wijndal. He receives a card.
- 45' A change in the Royal Antwerp FC ranks — Vincent Janssen exits the field as Ritchie De Laet enters on 45.
- 47' Royal Antwerp FC ring the changes. Jacob Ondrejka has done his job and it is now time for Michel-Ange Balikwisha to step up.
- 52' Magnificent from Killian Sardella! That is 2 goals in 405 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' Jelle Bataille, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 74' Thorgan Hazard is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 74' Fresh legs for RSC Anderlecht! Francis Amuzu comes on to replace Mario Stroeykens.
- 78' Poor challenge from Thomas Delaney. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp on 79 minutes.
- 81' The RSC Anderlecht manager makes a substitution. Kasper Dolberg departs to be replaced by Luis Vazquez.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Soumaila Coulibaly made 536 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Toby Alderweireld. He receives a card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Majeed Ashimeru. He replaces Thorgan Hazard 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 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 2 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Pieter Gerkens | 2 |
| Majeed Ashimeru | 2 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 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
1.46
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
81%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
46%
RSC Anderlecht or Royal Antwerp FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

