The Jupiler Pro League has reached the new year and the stakes are higher than ever. As both the title race and relegation battles rage on, there is no room for error.
Antwerp and Westerlo are both on differing edges as the table stands and cannot afford to get complacent.
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Antwerp’s place in the Championship Playoff Round looks to be relatively safe, being five points ahead of Dender in seventh and only narrowly behind third-placed Union Saint-Gilloise.
But of course, this is no time to let the foot of the gas if they want to make this a season to remember. Experience is a key on-pitch advantage Antwerp have on their side, being able to rely on the organisational prowess of Belgium legend Toby Alderweireld at the back, as well as the goals and assists from Vincent Janssen up top.
In contrast, Westerlo have an enormous target on their backs after falling into the bottom four last weekend, so they face the tough task of a fight to avoid the Relegation Playoffs. Westerlo must be extremely careful not to get left behind and risk the dreaded drop.
Just one slip up and they could find themselves further in the drop zone, without chance for recovery. So they must show no fear of Antwerp and go into the game aiming to take home all three points. It is a tough proposition and form is not on Westerlo’s side (four defeats in five) ahead of one of the toughest trips the Pro League has to offer – on paper at least.
But Antwerp only boast one win in their last five top-flight outings, which should give the struggling visitors some much-needed confidence ahead of kick-off.
Antwerp vs Westerlo Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Home side Antwerp are priced at just 1.74 for the win, which is understandable given recent results, while relegation-threatened Westerlo are 4.10 to complete a shock victory.
Antwerp vs Westerlo Betting Tips
High Stakes
It is all set to be a tense affair in Antwerp and with so much riding on this game, we would not be surprised if it was all a bit unpredictable, with action at both ends. Both teams to score and over 3 goals in the game is at 2.81
Jan the Man
Veteran striker and former Spurs ace Janssen will be the focus of Antwerp’s attack and is backed with odds of 2.10 to get on the scoresheet at any point.
Luk at me Now
Westerlo’s star man, Luka Vuskovic, has been setting the football world on fire during his loan spell from Tottenham. He has an impressive 6 goals from defence – and is 13.00 to add to his tally this weekend.
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