Royal Antwerp FC vs Club Brugge KV, Jupiler League 2024-25 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Royal Antwerp FC vs Club Brugge KV — Jupiler League at Bosuil.
- Royal Antwerp FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Club Brugge KV 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lothar D'Hondt
3 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–5 | L |
| 16 Mar | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | KAA Gent | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Mar | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Royal Antwerp FC | Club Brugge KV | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 6 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| +4 | GD | +6 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
Club Brugge KV this season
Royal Antwerp FC are 2nd (6 pts). Club Brugge KV are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Club Brugge KV
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Royal Antwerp FC and Club Brugge KV get this one started.
- 5' Club Brugge KV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 9' What a moment for Ferran Jutgla! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
- 14' Hans Vanaken has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 19' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' 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.
- 29' What composure from Ardon Jasari! The Switzerland international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maxim De Cuyper, as he is very good at scoring at Bosuil with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Joel Ordonez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Club Brugge KV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hugo Siquet is hanging Kyriani Sabbe on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' Christos Tzolis adds to his 0 season tally! Club Brugge KV lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 58' Vincent Janssen is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Royal Antwerp FC tonight.
- 60' The Royal Antwerp FC manager makes a substitution. Jairo Riedewald departs to be replaced by Dennis Praet.
- 61' The referee shows Club Brugge KV player a card on 61.
- 63' GOAL! Vincent Janssen fires home to make it 1-3!
- 64' Joel Ordonez makes way for Zaid Romero at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Club Brugge KV.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' The Belgium Michel-Ange Balikwisha breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 2-3!
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Royal Antwerp FC and Club Brugge KV are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 82' Club Brugge KV ring the changes. Raphael Onyedika has done his job and it is now time for Michal Skoras to step up.
- 83' Tjaronn Chery makes way for Mohamed Bayo at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Royal Antwerp FC.
- 84' That is a card for Royal Antwerp FC. Michel-Ange Balikwisha will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Romeo Vermant argues furiously but the card stands.
- Royal Antwerp FC will have plenty to reflect on. Club Brugge KV were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Tjaronn Chery ↓ Mohamed Bayo 83'
-
4
Jairo Riedewald ↓ Dennis Praet 60'
- 18
- 6
- 7
- 5
- 25
- 91
- 10
- 33
- 20
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Bayo ↑ 83'
-
8
Dennis Praet ↑ 60'
- 30
- 11
- 81
- 46
- 54
- 75
- 16
Coach
Andries Ulderink
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 20
- 22
-
19
Gustaf Nilsson ↓ Romeo Vermant 82'
- 55
- 8
- 30
-
9
Ferran Jutgla ↓ Chemsdine Talbi 64'
- 15
-
4
Joel Ordonez ↓ Zaid Romero 64'
-
64
Kyriani Sabbe ↓ Hugo Siquet 46'
Bench
- 29
- 27
-
21
Michal Skoras ↑ 82'
- 10
-
41
Hugo Siquet ↑ 46'
- 62
- 58
-
2
Zaid Romero ↑ 64'
-
68
Chemsdine Talbi ↑ 64'
-
17
Romeo Vermant ↑ 82'
- 71
Coach
Nicky Hayen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hans Vanaken | 7 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 3 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 3 |
| Ferran Jutgla | 3 |
| Vincent Janssen | 3 |
| Christos Tzolis | 2 |
| Emmanuel Dennis | 2 |
| Siebe Schrijvers | 2 |
Head to Head
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2025-04-06
Royal Antwerp FC
2–3
Club Brugge KV
L
2025-03-29
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
5–1
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2025-03-16
Royal Standard de Liège
0–0
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2025-03-09
Royal Antwerp FC
0–1
KAA Gent
L
2025-03-01
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–0
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2025-02-22
Royal Antwerp FC
2–2
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
D
Club Brugge KV Form
2025-04-06
Royal Antwerp FC
2–3
Club Brugge KV
W
2025-03-30
Club Brugge KV
2–0
RSC Anderlecht
W
2025-03-16
Club Brugge KV
4–2
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
W
2025-03-12
Aston Villa FC
3–0
Club Brugge KV
L
2025-03-09
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–3
Club Brugge KV
W
2025-03-04
Club Brugge KV
1–3
Aston Villa FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.75
Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Club Brugge KV xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Club Brugge KV
79%
Royal Antwerp FC or Club Brugge KV
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Brugge KV win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
0 – 1
14.7%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
12.5%
0 – 2
11.5%
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 3
5.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.3%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC
| Handicap | Royal Antwerp FC covers | Push | Club Brugge KV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 25% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

