These two sides prepare to face off for the third time in a matter of weeks, so tensions are running high. Not to mention the importance of this game for the table!
Separated by only one point in fourth and fifth, the winner will finish the day in the higher of the two spots. Which will be all important going into the Championship Play-Off rounds, where every point counts.
Read on as we give you an overview of this week’s headline feature of the Pro League.
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Anderlecht vs Antwerp Preview
The hosts will enter this one feeling very happy with themselves, after getting the better of Antwerp in a two-legged semi-final tie in the Croky Cup.
Anderlecht have progressed to the final with a 3-2 aggregate victory (2-2 in Antwerp on Thursday evening with a stoppage-time equaliser from Leander Dendocker) and are still fighting in the Europa League, although they will have to go through the play-offs in order to reach the Round of 16.
In the Pro League, Anderlecht have slipped down the table in recent weeks, losing three of their last five games in what has been a very poor run of form. But after their cup triumph, they will hope to have gained some much-needed confidence for the business end of the campaign.
Antwerp really need to go all out to win this one, not only for vital points in the league, but for their pride too. After the aforementioned aggregate defeat in the Croky Cup, revenge will be on the minds as they seek to maintain a lead over their rivals.
They could open up a four-point gap with a big result, so the need is to forget about the midweek negativity and focus on what could turn out to be one of the biggest games of their season this Sunday. Antwerp’s array of experienced leaders need to display the best versions of themselves in what should be a cracker!
Anderlecht vs Antwerp Odds
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change
Home side Anderlecht are 2.14 to secure the victory over Antwerp. The visitors are 3.33 to get revenge and keep the pressure on 3rd-place Union Saint-Gilloise.
Anderlecht vs Antwerp Betting Tips
Familiar Foe
After playing each other so frequently in recent weeks, the two sides may have become familiar with their styles of play. This could well result in a draw, which is priced at 3.30.
3’s a Crowd
But one common feature in their meetings is the abundance of goals – and this one to have over 3 in the match is at 2.75.
No Dane no Gain
Anderlecht look to their star striker Kasper Dolberg frequently, as he is the focal point of their attack. The Danish star is 6.50 to be the game’s first goalscorer.
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