La Louvière vs Antwerp prediction 06.03.2026 | Jupiler Pro League

La Louvière earned two consecutive promotions, and their only goal is to somehow survive this year. The team from Hainaut province did well until early November, looking like they could reach the Conference League Group fairly easily. Unfortunately, the second part of the season has been a disaster, and they dropped to 15th place. However, they are still only three points away from the desired 12th place and the Conference League Group.

After a 1:1 draw with St. Liege, coach Frédéric Taquin spoke to the media. The coach criticized the players for the poor start of the game, but noted their performance improved as the game progressed. The coach highlighted his goalkeeper (Peano), saying he helped them stay in the game and eventually win a point.

Antwerp are having a terrible season, their worst since their arrival in the Jupiler Pro League in 2017/18. They were consistently among the best teams in the country over recent seasons, even winning the title in 2022/23. This year, the Reds have been super inconsistent and are now in 10th place with 33 points in 27 rounds - just five points away from the relegation group. While we do not believe they will end up in the relegation group, it is still a frustrating position for a club of their ambitions. 

After a 1:0 win over St. Truiden, coach Joseph Oosting spoke to the media. He was happy with the win, especially given their recent struggles. The coach noted the focus in this game was on the defense organisation and was satisfied with a clean sheet. 

For the upcoming game, the team will miss their key central defender (Zeno Van Den Bosch) and their top goalscorer (Vincent Janssen). Both are suspended after collecting yellow cards in the previous match.