Prediction for match Royal Antwerp — Anderlecht

Odds and Probability Percentages

In the Jupiler Pro League on December 21, Royal Antwerp will face Anderlecht. Anderlecht is favored with odds of 2.27, while Royal Antwerp has odds of 3.20, and a draw is set at 3.40. The implied probabilities based on these odds are: Royal Antwerp - 29.84%, Draw - 28.09%, Anderlecht - 42.07%. Anderlecht is considered the favorite, but the difference isn't overwhelming, promising an intriguing match with both teams fighting for control.

Recent Match Analysis

Royal Antwerp has secured three wins in their last five matches: defeating Gent 2-0 on December 14, thrashing Genk 3-0 on December 7, and edging out Brugge 1-0 on November 30. They also suffered a loss to Dender 1-2 and won against RAAL La Louvière 3-1. During the same period, Anderlecht beat Sint-Truiden 2-1, lost to Westerlo 0-4, and claimed victories over Union Saint-Gilloise 1-0, RAAL La Louvière 1-0, and Brugge 1-0. Their last head-to-head on September 20 ended in a 0-0 draw. In terms of additional stats, Royal Antwerp has an average possession of 42.2%, 2 yellow cards, 12.8 fouls, and 2.8 offsides per match over five games. Anderlecht boasts 52.4% possession, 3.2 yellow cards, 12.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides, indicating Anderlecht's stronger ball control and defensive toughness.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Royal Antwerp's last five matches show an average total of 2.6 goals, scoring 2 and conceding 0.6 per game. Anderlecht averages 2 total goals, scoring 1 and conceding 1 per match. Royal Antwerp has hit over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Anderlecht has done so in 2 out of 5. Both teams rarely score heavily in the first half, with only 1 out of 5 matches going over 1.5 goals. However, Royal Antwerp is more active in the second half, with 3 out of 5 matches exceeding 1.5 goals compared to Anderlecht's 1 out of 5. Royal Antwerp frequently scores between 0-15, 46-60, and 61-75 minutes (29% each), while Anderlecht often scores in the first 15 minutes (38%). Royal Antwerp concedes 71% of their goals late in the game (76-90 minutes), and Anderlecht concedes half of their goals between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes. Overall, the stats suggest moderate scoring, with a tendency for more action in the second half. Considering Royal Antwerp's over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches and Anderlecht's average scoring, a bet on over 2.25 goals at 1.67 seems reasonable.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Royal Antwerp averages 4 corners per game over five matches, while Anderlecht averages 6.4. Both teams have seen over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches. With an average total of 10.4 corners, the closest line is over/under 9.5 corners: over 9.5 is priced at 1.84, under 9.5 at 1.84. Anderlecht is favored in the corners market with odds of 2.01. Given both teams' activity in delivering corners, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Royal Antwerp tends to take more corners in the second half, adding potential excitement towards the end of the match. Anderlecht consistently maintains a high level in this aspect, making the match interesting for corner bets.