Prediction for match Anderlecht — Royal Antwerp, 05.02.2026

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In the Belgian Cup on February 5, Anderlecht will face Royal Antwerp. The odds for an Anderlecht win are 1.98, for a draw - 3.45, and for a Royal Antwerp victory - 3.68. In terms of probabilities: Anderlecht has a 47.35% chance of winning, a draw is at 27.17%, and Royal Antwerp has a 25.48% chance of winning. Anderlecht is the favorite according to the odds, but the difference between the teams is not significant, adding intrigue to this match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Anderlecht lost 0-2 to Standard Liege on February 1, drew 0-0 with Dender on January 25, and lost 2-4 to Gent on January 18. Royal Antwerp thrashed Cercle Brugge 4-0 on January 31, lost 0-2 to Charleroi on January 25, and lost 0-1 to Dender on January 18. In a five-match ball possession series, Anderlecht averages 56.6%, while Royal Antwerp averages 53.6%. In terms of yellow cards: Anderlecht averages 2.6 per game, Royal Antwerp 1.2. Fouls are recorded at 13.8 for Anderlecht and 13 for Royal Antwerp, offsides: 1.4 against 1.8. The last head-to-head meeting between these teams was on December 21, 2025, and ended in a 2-2 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a series of five matches, Anderlecht's average total goals are 3, while Royal Antwerp's are 2.8. Anderlecht scores 1 goal per game and concedes 2, while Royal Antwerp scores 1.6 and concedes 1.2. In the last five matches, both teams played over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. By halves: both teams have three out of five matches over 1.5 goals in the first half, and twice over 1.5 in the second half. In terms of goal timing: Anderlecht most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (44%), and most often concedes in the first 15 minutes (50%). Royal Antwerp most frequently scores between the 16th-30th and 31st-45th minutes (both 40%), and most often concedes between the 46th-60th minutes (44%). Considering both teams regularly play over 2.5 goals and have average goal figures above 2.5, a bet on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.89 seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

In the last five matches, Anderlecht averages 6.2 corners, while Royal Antwerp averages 5. In a series of five games, Anderlecht had all five matches over 9.5 corner totals, while Royal Antwerp had three out of five. The odds for corner totals: over 11.5 is priced at 2.99, under 11.5 at 1.36. The combined average corner stats for both teams are close to 11.2, making the bet on over 11.5 corners interesting for risk-takers. Overall, both teams tend to be highly active in corner kicks, as confirmed by the frequency of over 9.5 totals in recent matches.