Royal Antwerp FC vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Royal Antwerp FC vs RSC Anderlecht — Jupiler League at Bosuil.
- Royal Antwerp FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- RSC Anderlecht 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | RSC Anderlecht | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 May | KRC Genk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 May | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 May | KRC Genk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 May | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Royal Antwerp FC | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #5 |
| 7 | Points | 13 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 7 |
| 15 | Conceded | 5 |
| -4 | GD | +2 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 29% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
57%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (7 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 5th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 2 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 1 G |
RSC Anderlecht
| Tawfik Bentayeb | 2 G | 1 A |
| Marten Winkler | 2 G | |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 1 G | |
| Joshua Nga Kana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Royal Antwerp FC launch into their encounter with RSC Anderlecht.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alhassan Yusuf, as he is very good at scoring at Bosuil with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Royal Antwerp FC and RSC Anderlecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Royal Antwerp FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' RSC Anderlecht have won 467 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Royal Antwerp FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' Brilliant from the ! Anders Dreyer makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 41.
- 46' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 47' Mandela Keita has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 47.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' A moment of madness from Jurgen Ekkelenkamp on 56 minutes earns him a card. Royal Antwerp FC will be frustrated.
- 61' Belgium international Yari Verschaeren has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' Gyrano Kerk gets the nod from Royal Antwerp FC. He replaces Jacob Ondrejka and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Eliot Matazo doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' Another change for RSC Anderlecht made on 64 minute. Kasper Dolberg leaves to be changed by Luis Vazquez.
- 69' It is a cagey affair so far. Royal Antwerp FC in their trying to find a way past RSC Anderlecht's compact .
- 73' Fresh legs for Royal Antwerp FC! Victor Udoh comes on to replace George Ilenikhena.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 79' Eliot Matazo was booked on 79.
- 80' RSC Anderlecht make a change. Thomas Delaney trudges off to be replaced by Nilson Angulo on 80 minutes.
- 85' Royal Antwerp FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' It’s a booking for Royal Antwerp FC player. Ritchie De Laet gets a card.
- 90' Robbie Ure has so much to prove this time. He replaces Theo Leoni on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Royal Antwerp FC 3-1 RSC Anderlecht. Honours even.
Lineups
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 23
- 24
- 91
-
6
Eliot Matazo ↓ Ritchie De Laet 90'
- 8
- 10
- 27
- 33
-
9
George Ilenikhena ↓ Victor Udoh 73'
-
17
Jacob Ondrejka ↓ Gyrano Kerk 62'
Bench
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↑ 62'
- 87
-
2
Ritchie De Laet ↑ 90'
- 44
-
84
Mahamadou Doumbia ↑ 62'
- 81
- 46
-
60
Victor Udoh ↑ 73'
- 56
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
-
12
Kasper Dolberg ↓ Luis Vazquez 64'
-
25
Thomas Delaney ↓ Nilson Angulo 80'
- 33
- 26
- 36
- 10
- 22
-
17
Theo Leoni ↓ Robbie Ure 90'
- 56
Bench
- 16
-
29
Mario Stroeykens ↑ 64'
-
20
Luis Vazquez ↑ 64'
-
32
Nilson Angulo ↑ 80'
-
5
Moussa N'Diaye ↑ 90'
- 61
-
69
Robbie Ure ↑ 90'
- 83
- 73
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alhassan Yusuf | 4 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 3 |
| Majeed Ashimeru | 2 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 2 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 2 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Pieter Gerkens | 2 |
Head to Head
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2024-05-26
Royal Antwerp FC
3–1
RSC Anderlecht
W
2024-05-20
KRC Genk
1–0
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2024-05-12
Royal Antwerp FC
1–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2024-05-05
Royal Antwerp FC
1–2
Club Brugge KV
L
2024-04-28
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
4–1
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2024-04-25
Royal Antwerp FC
0–3
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
RSC Anderlecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.11
Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for:
Royal Antwerp FC or RSC Anderlecht 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
64%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
65%
Royal Antwerp FC or RSC Anderlecht
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC
| Handicap | Royal Antwerp FC covers | Push | RSC Anderlecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

