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Anderlecht vs Antwerp Prediction & Betting tips
A topper on All Saints’ Day in the highest class. Anderlecht can try in-house to climb the same height as Antwerp. Winning a top match can give the necessary confidence in the Lotto Park.
Anderlecht:
Antwerp has just put Tottenham over the knee. Anderlecht therefore know that it will be a very difficult task on Sunday. Vincent Kompany also sees that The Great Old is further than his team. “We may have been a favorite in the past, but we’re not there yet. The strongest team in Antwerp is a title favorite, but there are more in these corona times. Look at the names and the age … Look at the number of matches they’ve already played. It is just a very mature and complete team. We are the youngest and they are the oldest team. That’s a difference.’
Vincent Kompany was somewhat mysterious about who is doubtful or injured for the match against Antwerp. Well, that seems to be a fair number. First the good news: Amir Murillo seems to be getting fit for the top match. The bad news is that Yari Verschaeren should probably stay aside. And Francis Amuzu is also very doubtful. In addition, Nany Dimata may be out with knee pain. Before that, he was also changed last Saturday in the friendly match against Charleroi. Kemar Lawrence will almost certainly make his debut as left back, as Mykhaylichenko is not yet available. Who should replace Verschaeren? Michel Vlap may get his chance.
The match against Antwerp will come too early, but Anderlecht hopes to use its new offensive weapon soon. After all, Paul Mukairu has finally arrived in Neerpede. Mukairu himself shared a photo on his Instagram. After weeks of waiting, the Nigerian attacker has finally been able to leave Turkey. After all, it was a long wait for him due to administrative problems. Mukairu already trained, but the Antalyaspor mercenary is still behind. They hope to have it all right after the international break.
Royal Antwerp:
Anyone who saw Lior Refaelov play football on Thursday, all made the same thought: the Israeli has found his second youth. As a playmaker you are judged on statistics. With five goals and two assists, Refaelov has. As an attacking midfielder you do not make the difference. Then you are much more dependent on your acceleration on the first meters. Being able to act faster than your opponent. That’s the point, in the zone of truth. And in the end, that’s the only zone that matters.
Would Anderlecht fans have watched Antwerp-Tottenham and complained that they never embraced Pieter Gerkens? The midfielder played a bear game. Gerkens was everywhere again. When pressure is needed, you can count on the Limburg walking wonder. “This feels really good. We laughed a bit about our chances beforehand, but in football anything is possible. We tried to put a lot of pressure on it and it paid off, “said Gerkens.
In addition to prestige, six points and a good chunk of confidence, Royal Antwerp FC also has a financial boost from the first two matches in the group stage of the Europa League. Although a stuffed Tawny Owl could also have provided the necessary extra income. In addition to a substantial starting premium, UEFA also pays out premiums per point achieved to the participants of the Champions and Europa League. Antwerp scored six out of six and is therefore getting the most out of it for the time being.
Anderlecht vs Antwerp head to head matches
27.12.19 JL Antwerp Anderlecht 0 : 0
15.09.19 JL Anderlecht Antwerp 1 : 2
12.05.19 JL Antwerp Anderlecht 1 : 1
07.04.19 JL Anderlecht Antwerp 1 : 2
17.02.19 JL Antwerp Anderlecht 0 : 1