Leuven vs Antwerp
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion
24.01.2024, 22:30
As the earlier postponed Belgian Cup match between Leuven and Antwerp is set to take place at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion, let's analyze this matchup and make a prediction.
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Leuven heads into this upcoming match following a 1-1 draw in the First Division A against Anderlecht. In that game, Leuven held 28% possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Youssef Maziz (10') was the lone goal scorer for Leuven, while Louis Patris (70') found the net for RSC Anderlecht with their 12 shots, 4 of which were on target. Recently, Leuven has struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches and allowing a total of 9 goals in the process.
Antwerp
Antwerp enters the upcoming clash on a high note, securing a convincing 4-1 victory against Charleroi in their recent First Division A encounter. Antwerp dominated the match with 61% possession and unleashed 19 shots on goal, 8 of which were on target. Vincent Janssen (19'), George Ilenikhena (41'), Owen Wijndal (65'), and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (76') were the goal-scorers for Antwerp, while Antoine Bernier (85') found the net for Charleroi with their 8 shots, 5 of which were on target. Demonstrating a penchant for high-scoring affairs, Antwerp has witnessed a total of 23 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.83 goals per match, with opposing teams contributing 10 to this overall tally.
Expert Betting Tips
I anticipate that Leuven possesses the offensive capability to score a goal against Antwerp. However, I believe that a solitary goal may not be sufficient to secure a victory, and I predict a narrow 1-2 win for Antwerp by the end of the game.