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The away team won again and reduced the gap to their next opponents. Both teams are in the top 4, so it will be a very interesting duel. To choose the best picks for Antwerp vs Club Brugge, read about our predictions and betting tips for free:
Our Best Prediction and Betting Tips for Antwerp vs Club Brugge
Club Brugge to Win
Both teams are motivated, as both have a big lead over the chasing pack and the winner of this match will be even more relaxed. The head-to-head record favours the away team as the previous year they met four times and Club Brugge won three times and drew once.
In the last meeting, The Blue Black played an incredible first half in which they scored two goals. In the second half, it was the turn of The Reds, who took advantage of the relaxation of their team to level the score. We think the away team will not be as confident as they were at that time and will keep control of the game from start to finish to take the win.
Over 2.5 Goals
In the last six head-to-heads, Antwerp has not kept a clean sheet in the current championship, nor has Club Brugge in the last nine rounds. In the previous year, in three of the four head to heads between these teams, there were more than 3.5 goals. Taking this data into account and the importance of this match our second prediction is that there will be at least 3 goals in the final score.
BTTS
Both teams have had problems keeping clean sheets. This usually happens because they focus on attacking and neglect the defensive zone. In 5 of the last six times they met, we saw BTTS. In the last seven games of Club Brugge this season we also saw BTTS. Taking this data into account we deduce that both teams will be able to put the ball in the net at least once.
Antwerp vs Club Brugge Preview: Fighting For Third Place
Antwerp
The Reds had a terrible week as they crashed out of the Belgian Cup after losing 1-0 to Union Saint-Gilloise. Earlier, Mark Van Bommel’s side lost their winning streak with a draw against Anderlecht.
The Purple and Whites opted for a very defensive tactic to cut off Antwerp’s advances. Still, the Reds shot 12 times, four of them on target, but none of them were successful. The final result was a goalless draw.
Mark van Bommel´s News:
Despite the unavailable players, the Reds are going through one of their best moments of the season. Dutch coach Mark van Bommel has had to contend with a number of absentees, which have increased in the last week. Bjorn Engels, Davino Verhulst, Alhassan Yuduf, Pieter Gerkens, Farid Haroun, Sam Vines, Koji Miyoshi, and Calvin Stengs will all miss out. One of the most significant absentees is Stengs, who has been instrumental in creating big chances and providing key passes.
Club Brugge
The Blue Black put an end to a six-match winless streak, drawing four times in that period, which put their direct qualification to the playoffs in jeopardy. In the previous matchday, Club Brugge visited Zulte Waregem, and the best moments occurred in the first half.
Only 7 minutes passed before Nao Lang opened the scoring to give The Blue Black the lead. In the 32nd minute, Zulte Waregem equalised, but just before the end of the first half Hans Vanaken put the ball in the net.
Scott Parker´s News:
After 23 rounds, The Blue Black has 11 wins, 7 draws, and 5 defeats. With a total of 40 points, they are in fourth place, which gives them direct access to the playoffs, and they are only 6 points behind their nearest rival, so they will be able to close the gap. Fortunately, English coach Scott Parker will be able to count on his full squad, as there are no injured or suspended players.
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Main Information about Antwerp vs Club Brugge
Match schedule – The matchup will take place on February 5th at 12:30
Venue – Bosuilstadion Stadium in Antwerp
Bookmakers odds – Home Team 7/5 (2.50) – Away Team 13/8 (2.80)
The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.
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