The stakes are at an all-time high as we head into the Jupiler Pro League playoffs. It’s looking like a two-horse race at the top where Anderlecht continue their pursuit of league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise.
We’ve previewed Anderlecht’s upcoming tie against Antwerp, picking out some potential winners based on the latest football betting odds.
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Anderlecht vs Antwerp Preview
The biggest shock on the final day of the Jupiler Pro League regular season was Anderlecht’s defeat. After winning six consecutive matches, they lost against bottom-of-the-league Kortrijk.
They now enter the playoffs three points adrift of league leaders Union. A first-place finish not only secures a historic league title but also guarantees automatic qualification to the Champions League group stages next campaign.
Antwerp finished their regular season with a solid 1-1 draw against Union. This sees them enter the playoffs nine points behind the frontrunners.
However, while a league title might be out of reach, a victory this weekend against Anderlecht would see them close the gap on second place to just three points.
The difference between third and second place is monumental, with second entering the Champions League qualification phase and third resigned to a spot in the Europa League.
The stakes and tensions are high for both teams heading into what promises to be a thrilling clash at Lotto Park.
Anderlecht vs Antwerp Head-to-Head Results
This has typically been an even contest in the past couple of seasons. Of the last five meetings between these Belgian giants, no game has been decided by more than a one-goal margin.
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Latest Jupiler Pro League Betting Odds
The hosts Anderlecht enter the tie as slight 2.15 favourites, with an away win at 2.63 and draw priced at 3.30.
Both teams to score has been heavily backed at 1.57, as have over 1.5 goals (1.22) and over 2.5 goals (1.73).
Either team to keep a clean sheet is less favoured at 2.25, enough to more than double your money.
Anderlecht vs Antwerp Betting Tips
Both teams to score: No – 2.25
The defence often comes out on top in this fixture. Three of the last four meetings have seen one team keep a clean sheet. Anderlecht have kept clean sheets in four of their last seven, while Antwerp have kept the opposition out in three of their last four.
Draw – 3.30
Anderlecht are very strong at Lotto Park but have been held by some of the bigger teams this season, including draws against Union, St. Liege, and Club Brugge at home.
*Odds subject to change.
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