Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures of the 10th round in the Belgian Pro League Championship Group will take place this Sunday at the Jan Breydel Stadium, where local side Club Brugge hosts Antwerp. Here’s a value bet on the outcome of this clash at solid odds.
Match preview
The Blue-Blacks, under the guidance of Nicky Hayen, have been showing consistent and powerful football, suffering just one defeat in nine Championship Group rounds. The team leads in goals scored—20 in total—demonstrating attacking prowess and the ability to capitalize on chances. Despite trailing the leader by just one point, Brugge has maintained an excellent defensive balance, conceding only five goals, and keeps its title hopes very much alive.
The Jan Breydel Stadium remains a fortress for the Blue-Blacks, who not only play aggressively at home but also know how to keep the pressure on their opponents. In four home games, Brugge have racked up three wins and only one defeat. The hosts are ready to deliver another strong display and extend their winning streak to four, hoping their direct rival slips up to seize the top spot.
Antwerp, under Andries Ulderink, are struggling for results, with just two wins in their last 11 matches. Defensively, they’ve been shaky—conceding 17 goals in nine Championship Group games, pointing to backline problems and instability at crucial moments. Despite a talented squad, their potential remains largely untapped.
With little left to play for in terms of league position, the visitors will look to show some character, but their chances against a motivated frontrunner seem slim. Antwerp finished fifth in the table, capitalizing on the collapse of main rivals Genk.
Probable lineups
- Club Brugge: Jakers, De Kuyper, Mechele, Ordonez, Syke, Jashari, Tzolis, Vermant, Vanaken, Onyedika, Jutgla
- Antwerp: Lammens – Corbijn, Alderweireld, Van den Bosch, Deman – Benitez, Riedewald, Young, Sherry, Kerk – Bayo
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams have met three times this season—Brugge prevailed twice, Antwerp once
- The "Total over 2.5 goals" bet has landed in four out of the last five meetings
- The "Both teams to score" market hit in three of the last five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers are well aware that Brugge will be playing for nothing but victory, facing an opponent who has mentally already started their summer break. The tip here is to back "Club Brugge -1.5 handicap" at odds of 1.69.
