Anderlecht vs Antwerp prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 16, 2025
One of the semi-final matches of the Belgian Cup will be played on Thursday at the "Lotto Park" arena, where Anderlecht will host Antwerp. I suggest betting on the outcome of this encounter with good chances of success.
Match Preview
Anderlecht started the season with ambitions to fight for European spots, but without claiming the championship title. The squad was capable of achieving solid results, but the team lacked depth to compete with the best throughout the season. This was evident in the last league match against Brugge, where Anderlecht lost 0-3 at home.
This defeat marked their third consecutive loss in the league, dropping them to 5th place in the standings. They are just one point behind Union, who sit in 3rd. Anderlecht reached the semi-finals of the Belgian Cup after a narrow 1-0 away win over Beerschot in a tense battle.
As for their opponents, Antwerp wasn't among the main contenders for the title at the start of the season, but their squad clearly suggested ambitions to fight for European spots. Currently, under Jonas de Rek's management, Antwerp occupies 4th place with 33 points, 12 points behind leaders Genk.
Although the title race will be difficult, the team remains focused on achieving important goals in the league. Antwerp has shown great form in the Belgian Cup, defeating Union 5-1 and securing a spot in the semi-finals. On the weekend, they played an away match against Beerschot, ending in a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten run to five matches (2 wins and 3 draws).
Probable Lineups
- Anderlecht: Kusemans, Maamar, Simic, Lapaj, Sadella, Leoni, Dendocker, Rits, Amuzu, Dolberg, Dreyer
- Antwerp: Lammens, Odoi, Alderweireld, Den Bosch, Deman, Riedewald, Prat, Kerk, Shery, Valencia, Jansen
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Anderlecht has won 3 of the last 5 encounters, losing only once.
- The "Both teams to score" bet has won in 3 of the last 5 matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in 2 of the last 5 meetings.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Anderlecht in this match, with odds around 2.30 for their victory. We believe Anderlecht will secure a victory, and our bet is "Anderlecht to win with a 0 handicap" with odds of 1.65.
