Anderlecht vs Antwerp Prediction: Title win chase continues for Anderlecht at Lotto Park

The Jupiler Pro League match between Anderlecht and Antwerp will take place at Lotto Park. Both teams currently occupy the second and third positions in the standings, respectively. Below, we will provide a comprehensive analysis of the game and present potential betting opportunities.

Anderlecht will be aiming for a better outcome in this match, following their 0-1 loss in the previous First Division A game against Kortrijk. During that match, Anderlecht maintained 57% possession and took 17 shots on goal, with 5 on target. Kortrijk, on the other hand, had 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target, and Isaak Davies (78') scored the decisive goal. Recent results underscore the solid performance of the Anderlecht defense, as they have conceded only 4 goals in their last six matches.

Antwerp comes into this match with an impressive record, winning 3 out of their last five games against Oostende, Sint-Truiden, and Kortrijk. Meanwhile, their matches against Gent and Union Saint-Gilloise ended in draws. During this period, Antwerp scored 4 goals while conceding 9.

In away games, Antwerp has performed well, averaging 1.83 goals scored per match and conceding only 0.9. They have received 44 yellow cards and one red card, with a total of 292 fouls committed. Antwerp's average team rating stands at 6.85 per match. Their ball possession statistics have been particularly impressive, with an average of 59.63% possession overall this season.

Both teams are currently in good form, making this upcoming match a closely contested one. However, the home team holds a formidable advantage, making them a tough choice to bet against despite the heavy odds. Antwerp, on the other hand, will need to bring their A-game if they intend to secure a victory on the road or maintain their unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Anderlecht is likely to approach the match with high spirits as they aim to narrow the gap with Union Saint-Gilloise in the standings. With both teams expected to prioritize defense, placing a bet on the hosts to win with few goals scored seems like a sensible option to consider.