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 30 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- RSC Anderlecht 30 games · 44 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 35 | Points | 44 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 9 / 8 / 13 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 10 |
| 31 | Scored | 43 |
| 32 | Conceded | 39 |
| -1 | GD | +4 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 30% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Royal Antwerp FC are 10th (35 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 6th (44 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Royal Antwerp FC and RSC Anderlecht get this one started.
- 5' Eliot Matazo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Belgium international Senne Lammens has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Royal Antwerp FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RSC Anderlecht's shape.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Royal Antwerp FC and RSC Anderlecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RSC Anderlecht that had 390 games and scored 464 goals.
- 40' Royal Antwerp FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' A goal from the Denmark international Anders Dreyer! He fires home on 41 to make it 0-1!
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Royal Antwerp FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 47' It’s gonna be a card for Mandela Keita.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jacob Ondrejka made 303 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' Zeno Debast has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 62' Gyrano Kerk is replacing Jacob Ondrejka for the Royal Antwerp FC side.
- 63' What a moment for Eliot Matazo! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' The RSC Anderlecht bench stirs into life. Kasper Dolberg is withdrawn and Luis Vazquez gets his opportunity.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Royal Antwerp FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' A tactical swap from Royal Antwerp FC — Victor Udoh on, George Ilenikhena off on 73 minutes.
- 78' The travelling RSC Anderlecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Eliot Matazo.
- 80' RSC Anderlecht ring the changes. Thomas Delaney has done his job and it is now time for Nilson Angulo to step up.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ritchie De Laet on 90 minutes.
- 90' RSC Anderlecht make a change. Theo Leoni trudges off to be replaced by Robbie Ure on 90 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Pieter Gerkens | 2 |
| Majeed Ashimeru | 2 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 2 |
| Michel-Ange Balikwisha | 2 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 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
1 / 4
1.26
Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for:
Royal Antwerp FC or RSC Anderlecht 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
69%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
60%
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
11.4%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC
| Handicap | Royal Antwerp FC covers | Push | RSC Anderlecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.