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 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jasper Vergoote
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.7 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 Louvière 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 4 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 7 | Scored | 11 |
| 5 | Conceded | 15 |
| +2 | GD | -4 |
| 1.86 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 57% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
RSC Anderlecht are 5th (13 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
RSC Anderlecht
| Tawfik Bentayeb | 2 G | 1 A |
| Marten Winkler | 2 G | |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 1 G | |
| Joshua Nga Kana | 1 G |
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 2 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. RSC Anderlecht kicks off things out of here…
- 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' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RSC Anderlecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 19' That is a card for Royal Antwerp FC. Vincent Janssen will be fuming at that decision.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' RSC Anderlecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' The referee calls foul for Jacob Ondrejka. He receives a card.
- 43' Royal Antwerp FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 45' The Royal Antwerp FC bench stirs into life. Vincent Janssen is withdrawn and Ritchie De Laet gets his opportunity.
- 47' Fresh legs for Royal Antwerp FC! Michel-Ange Balikwisha comes on to replace Jacob Ondrejka.
- 52' RSC Anderlecht is taking the lead after the goal scored by Killian Sardella on 52.
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. RSC Anderlecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Toby Alderweireld is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RSC Anderlecht so far.
- 67' 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.
- 72' It’s high time Brian Riemer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 74' Thorgan Hazard is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 74' Francis Amuzu is replacing Mario Stroeykens for the RSC Anderlecht side.
- 78' Thomas Delaney was booked on 78.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is booked for Royal Antwerp FC — card on 79.
- 81' Kasper Dolberg makes way for Luis Vazquez at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from RSC Anderlecht.
- 86' It looks surprising Royal Antwerp FC does not make any changes. Gyrano Kerk has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' A moment of madness from Toby Alderweireld on 90 minutes earns him a card. Royal Antwerp FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Another substitution for RSC Anderlecht to replace Thorgan Hazard by Majeed Ashimeru on 90 minute.
- Full Time. RSC Anderlecht beats Royal Antwerp FC
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 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Pieter Gerkens | 2 |
| Majeed Ashimeru | 2 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 2 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 2 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 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
1.3
RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RSC Anderlecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
RSC Anderlecht or Draw
83%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
46%
RSC Anderlecht or Royal Antwerp FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
12%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 2
2.5%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht
| Handicap | RSC Anderlecht covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 27% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

