Westerlo vs Antwerp prediction 15.09.2023
Westerlo
0 : 3
Antwerp
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- Competition: Jupiles Pro League
- Date: Friday, 15th September 2023
- Kickoff: 19:45 UTC +1 / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Het Kuipje (Westerlo)
After spending five seasons in the second level of Belgian football, Westerlo a year ago returned to the Jupiler Pro League. They had a successful season as Westerlo later even played in the Conference League group. Still, this season, Westerlo are looking as a candidate for relegation. After six league rounds, Westerlo won only one point. In the previous match, they lost 2-1 on the road against Cercle Brugge. The home side had 21 shots on the goal, while Westerlo had only seven, so it is no wonder Jonas De Roeck's team suffered another defeat.
Last season, Antwerp became the Belgian champions for the first time in 66 years. They started the new season with only eight points from five matches, but it seems that Champions League qualifications were in focus for Antwerp in the last month or two. They successfully passed Greek AEK, so we could consider Antwerp's start of the season as solid, at least. In the previous match, Antwerp played 2-2 on the road against Royale Union SG. The home side had 16 shots more on the goal, but Antwerp defended well, so the teams split the points.
Westerlo vs Antwerp pick: Antwerp to win
Westerlo have a disastrous defense. They allowed 11 goals in the last five matches. On the other hand, Antwerp are much better, with four allowed goals in the last five games in all competitions.
Antwerp should record an easy win on Friday against Westerlo.
Westerlo vs Antwerp Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Westerlo
0 : 3
Antwerp
Pro League
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Westerlo
3 : 3
Antwerp
Pro League
-
Antwerp
3 : 0
Westerlo
Pro League
-
Antwerp
2 : 0
Westerlo
Challenger Pro League
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Westerlo
2 : 1
Antwerp
Challenger Pro League
Westerlo team news
Since the previous league round, Westerlo made three transfers. The most important addition is Sergiy Sydorchuk, a defensive midfielder who made 27 league appearances for Dynamo Kyiv last season. His experience should help Westerlo. Also, Westerlo added center-back Emin Bayram (loan from Galatasaray) and defensive midfielder Dogucan Haspolat (who came from Trabzonspor).
Jordan Bos, Jan Bernat, Griffin Yow, and Ilias El Hari are all questionable for the upcoming game against Antwerp.
Last matches of Westerlo
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Standard Liege
0 : 0
Westerlo
Pro League
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Westerlo
0 : 3
Antwerp
Pro League
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Cercle Brugge
2 : 1
Westerlo
Pro League
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Westerlo
2 : 3
KV Mechelen
Pro League
-
Anderlecht
2 : 1
Westerlo
Pro League
Westerlo lineup
Goalkeeper
-
20
Nick Gillekens
Defenders
-
22
Bryan Reynolds
-
33
Roman Neustädter
-
40
Emin Bayram
-
25
Tuur Rommens
Midfielders
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39
Thomas Van den Keybus
-
15
Serhiy Sydorchuk
-
7
Lukas Van Eenoo
-
89
Nacer Chadli
Forwards
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9
Matija Frigan
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76
Lucas Stassin
Antwerp team news
Antwerp also signed another player since the last game. Actually, they brought on loan Owen Wijndal from Ajax. The left-back struggled to play regularly in Eredivisie (20 league matches last season) but should be an important addition for Antwerp.
Antwerp will be without Toby Alderweireld in the game against Westerlo. Also, Ortwin De Wolf, Kobe Corbanie, Davino Verhulst, and Bjorn Engels are questionable.
Last matches of Antwerp
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Antwerp
0 : 0
RWDM
Pro League
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FC Barcelona
5 : 0
Antwerp
Champions League
-
Westerlo
0 : 3
Antwerp
Pro League
-
Union Saint-Gilloise
2 : 2
Antwerp
Pro League
-
AEK Athens
1 : 2
Antwerp
Champions League
Antwerp lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jean Butez
Defenders
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34
Jelle Bataille
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23
Toby Alderweireld
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44
Soumaila Coulibaly
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5
Owen Wijndal
Midfielders
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48
Arthur Vermeeren
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27
Mandela Keita
-
7
Gyrano Kerk
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24
Jürgen Ekkelenkamp
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10
Michel Ange Balikwisha
Forwards
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18
Vincent Janssen
3 Reasons why Antwerp should win against Westerlo
- Westerlo lost the last five matches in a row
- Westerlo allowed 11 goals in the previous five games
- Antwerp are without a loss in the last five matches
Main prediction Westerlo - Antwerp
Antwerp to win
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Westerlo & Antwerp current standing in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gent | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 - 8 | +6 | 17 |
| 2 | Anderlecht | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 15 |
| 3 | Club Brugge | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 - 7 | +13 | 14 |
| 4 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 9 | +3 | 13 |
| 5 | Antwerp | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 - 4 | +9 | 12 |
| 6 | Genk | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 - 5 | +6 | 12 |
| 7 | Sint-Truiden | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 8 | Cercle Brugge | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 - 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 | RWDM | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 - 14 | -7 | 11 |
| 10 | Mechelen | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 10 |
| 11 | AS Eupen | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 - 15 | -4 | 10 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 - 14 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 | Standard Liège | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 - 7 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | Sporting Charleroi | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 7 |
| 15 | Westerlo | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 - 16 | -9 | 2 |
| 16 | Kortrijk | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 - 20 | -14 | 2 |