Anderlecht vs Antwerp Prediction: The home team will take advantage in this first leg

At Lotto Park, Anderlecht will play Antwerp in the first leg of their Belgian Cup semifinal action. The two teams will head into this game with confidence. Which team takes the advantage here? Below, I will look at the preview of this game and provide betting opportunities.

Anderlecht

Anderlecht's last game in this competition saw them play Beerschot VA, and they won. In a game that ended 0-1, Jan-Carlo Simic's strike in the second minute proved to be the difference. However, Anderlecht have not had much luck in recent games despite winning twice, with one other against St. Truiden. In other encounters, Anderlecht lost to Genk, Dender and Club Brugge. At home, Anderlecht have lost consecutive games, having gone unbeaten in 10 games prior to those defeats.

Antwerp

Antwerp will hope luck finds them again after a decent performance against Union Saint-Gilloise in the quarterfinal encounter of this competition. In a game that ended 5-1, Tjarron Chery, Vincent Janssen, Gyrano Kerk and Dennis Praet all found the back of the net. In the meantime, Antwerp have an unbeaten run of five games, winning two and drawing three. In fact, their last road matches saw this team going unbeaten in four games which is a positive to take ahead of this game.  

Expert Betting Tips

Anderlecht have struggled so much lately, and I expect so much improved play from them here. While Antwerp have been decent lately, their inability to easily dictate and win matches will be a huge concern. The two teams must be at their best, as this is a crucial encounter. Yet, Anderlecht at home should not lose this game, and I will back them to win. Also, while I expect the two teams to prioritize winning, a high level of offensive-minded football is expected. Hence, a bet on goals. 

The first option will be a bet on both teams scoring with odds at 1.66 on 1Xbet

The second option is a win for Anderlecht with odds at 2.20 on Bet365

The third option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.80 on Betway