There’s yet another crucial Jupiler Pro League 2023 fixture this weekend, with Antwerp looking to close the gap on Genk and St. Liege trying to keep pace with the top four. We’ve previewed the upcoming tie and picked out our best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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Jupiler Pro League 2023: Antwerp vs St. Liege Preview
It’s looking unlikely that Antwerp can bridge the gap on the league leaders in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 rankings, especially given the form Genk are in. However, they will fancy their chances of bettering their fourth-place finish last campaign, and will be dreaming of Champions League qualification.
St. Liege are also well in the conversation to achieve a post-season spot, but they are at risk of slipping out of the top eight should their inconsistent form continue. They have won just one league game since late October and are among the most out of form teams in the division.
Antwerp’s home record is second only to Genk – they have accumulated 25 points in 10 home games, scoring 22 and conceding just eight. They have also lost only once at Bosuilstadion the last seven times they have hosted Liege, a 3-2 defeat in which they ended the match with nine men.
Standard have typically been solid on the road this season, but the last time they visited Antwerp just before Christmas, they were hammered 4-0 in the Belgium Cup round of 16. They will have to put together their best performance of 2023 if they are to stand a chance this weekend.
Antwerp vs St. Liege: Key Players
Remarkably, last season’s second top goalscorer in Belgium, Michael Frey, has fallen out of favour. This is a direct result of the impressive form of summer signing Vincent Janssen. He has already hit double figures for goals this campaign and will be the danger man against Liege.
For Standard, it’s all about increasing their attacking output. Their key outlet will be Olympiacos loanee Philip Zinckernagel. The Danish playmaker has already bagged a handful of goals since his arrival in Belgium and is responsible for chance creation in this Liege side.
Jupiler Pro League 2023: Antwerp vs St. Liege Betting Tips
Antwerp to win to nil – 2.65
We can’t see St. Liege giving Antwerp too many problems. The hosts are particularly strong on home soil and have a good recent record in this fixture. They have kept five clean sheets in their last six home games, which doesn’t bode well for a faltering Liege attack.
Over 2.5 goals – 1.95
If you don’t like the look of an Antwerp clean sheet, over 2.5 goals is another good option. Eight of Antwerp’s last 12 home games have seen over 2.5 goals, as well as the previous four meetings between these sides.
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