Antwerp host Anderlecht on Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 Pro League season.
It promises to be an enthralling match between two of the biggest clubs in Belgium.
Both sides picked up 1-0 victories in their openers and will each feel confident of making it back-to-back wins to start the campaign.
Ahead of the much-anticipated match, Bet777 have taken a look at the odds and provided some handy betting tips.
Read on for our preview…
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Both of these sides reached the Championship play-off round of the Jupiler Pro League 2023-24 season, so it should be an absolute corker in Antwerp.
The home team beat Charleroi in their opener, ex-Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen grabbing the only goal of the game after just 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht’s 1-0 victory over Sint-Truiden was secured in the most dramatic way possible.
After an unconvincing display overall from one of the title favourites, Mario Stroeykens spared his side’s blushes with a 92nd-minute strike.
Anderlecht, unsurprisingly, dominated possession in their opener but mustered just three shots on target – which is a tad concerning.
The performance should give Antwerp some serious confidence heading into the match, although the visitors may have extra motivation to silence the critics.
Either way, it is shaping up to be a cracking clash and with both sides eager to get on the ball, the midfield battle could prove crucial to the final result.
And just to add to the narrative, it also will be the latest chance to see former Spurs centre-backs Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld face off against each other!
Antwerp vs Anderlecht Odds
It is hard to split the pair in the odds market. Anderlecht go into the game as slight favourites at 2.50, while Antwerp are priced at 2.65.
Antwerp vs Anderlecht Betting Tips
Anytime Goalscorer: Anders Dreyer @ 3.33
Last season, Dreyer was at the peak of his powers for Anderlecht, scoring 19 league goals – the second-most in the division. With that in mind, we fancy the Danish star to open his account for 2024-25 in Antwerp.
Under 2.5 goals in the match @ 2.05
Given the fact both sides only scored once and did not concede in their openers, we would be surprised if three or more goals were scored in this one. It certainly should be an entertaining spectacle, but for us, not a goal fest. Especially with Vertonghen and Alderweireld around!
Anderlecht to win and under 2.5 goals in the match @ 5.80
With the betting tips above in mind, this looks a good shout with great odds on offer. Antwerp have only won one of the last four meetings between the pair, although that did come back in May. If you fancy Antwerp to win and under 2.5 goals in the match, that is priced at 6.00.
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