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 11 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- RSC Anderlecht 11 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
6 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 18.0 goals/game
🟥 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Points | 20 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 3 / 2 / 6 | W / D / L | 6 / 2 / 3 |
| 18 | Scored | 14 |
| 24 | Conceded | 12 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.82 |
| 27% | Win % | 55% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (11 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 5th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Royal Antwerp FC
| Michael Frey | 4 G |
| Snayder Porozo | 4 G |
| Anthony Valencia | 3 G |
| Rein Van Helden | 2 G |
RSC Anderlecht
| Tawfik Bentayeb | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 2 G | |
| Marten Winkler | 2 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' 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' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' It looks surprising RSC Anderlecht does not make any changes. Michel-Ange Balikwisha has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Royal Antwerp FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Royal Antwerp FC in their trying to find a way past RSC Anderlecht's compact .
- 41' What a moment for Anders Dreyer! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Royal Antwerp FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a card for Mandela Keita.
- 52' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Royal Antwerp FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 61' RSC Anderlecht have won 484 goals from 405 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' Royal Antwerp FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gyrano Kerk is hanging Jacob Ondrejka on the field on 62 minute.
- 63' Eliot Matazo doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' The crowd applauds Kasper Dolberg as he leaves the pitch. Luis Vazquez steps in for RSC Anderlecht.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. RSC Anderlecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' Victor Udoh gets the nod from Royal Antwerp FC. He replaces George Ilenikhena and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Royal Antwerp FC and RSC Anderlecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 79' Eliot Matazo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 79.
- 80' Another substitution for RSC Anderlecht to replace Thomas Delaney by Nilson Angulo on 80 minute.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Royal Antwerp FC and RSC Anderlecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Ritchie De Laet.
- 90' Fresh legs for RSC Anderlecht! Robbie Ure comes on to replace Theo Leoni.
- The final score is 3-1.
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
3 / 4
1.31
Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for:
Royal Antwerp FC or RSC Anderlecht 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
65%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
63%
Royal Antwerp FC or RSC Anderlecht
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC
| Handicap | Royal Antwerp FC covers | Push | RSC Anderlecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

