Things are heating up at the top of the Jupiler Pro League 2023 rankings as Antwerp take on Club Brugge this weekend. We’ve previewed this crucial top four battle and picked out some of the best betting tips based on the latest football odds.
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Jupiler Pro League 2023: Antwerp vs Club Brugge Preview
This is a game that will divide opinion. Antwerp have enjoyed a better Jupiler Pro League 2023 campaign, but champions Club Brugge are very rarely beaten in these big games. The two sit in third and fourth ahead of the tie, but six points separate them. Whilst a point will probably suit the hosts, Club Brugge will feel they need all three if they are to stage a late title charge.
Antwerp are the league’s second most dominant home side, losing only to top-of-the-table Genk at Bosuilstadion this season. In contrast, Brugge head to Antwerp having won just once in their last five away games in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 campaign. They have also been victorious on only one occasion in their last eight games in all competitions, a run that includes five draws.
The result of this game will come down to whether the visitors can break down Antwerp. The hosts have kept six clean sheets in their previous nine home matches and know a point will see them retain the initiative in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 rankings.
Antwerp vs Club Brugge: Key Players
It remains to be seen whether top scorer Vincent Janssen will feature, but experienced defender Toby Alderweireld will be equally pivotal at the other end of the pitch. The 33-year-old has been a rock since joining and will be key in organising the Antwerp defences against a tricky Brugge frontline.
For so many years Hans Vanaken has been at the heart of everything Club Brugge do, and that is showing no sign of changing. With seven goals already thus far, his late arrival in the box could be key to unlocking the Antwerp back four.
Jupiler Pro League 2023: Antwerp vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Under 2.5 goals – 2.02
Five of the last seven matches between these teams at Bosuilstadion have seen less than 2.5 goals. Given what is at stake in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 rankings, it could be a nervy affair, which would probably favour the solid defensive outfit that is Antwerp.
Draw – 3.25
Club Brugge don’t often lose these big games, but they have been struggling to get over the line in matches more recently. Three of their last four games have ended all square and they could struggle to carve out too many chances.
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