Royal Antwerp FC
- Royal Antwerp FC have been a little bit better than KVC Westerlo in First Division A 2025-2026, picking up 30 points from 24 games to sit 10th in the table, compared to Westerlo’s 28 points and 12th place.
- The hosts have won five, drawn three and lost four of their 12 home games this season, averaging 1.58 goals scored and 1.25 goals conceded per match.
- Joseph Oosting was appointed in December 2025 and his pragmatic, flexible and adaptable approach to the game has helped to keep Antwerp ticking along.
- He deploys width from wing-backs, creates overloads and exploits the flanks in transition and tries to take advantage of set-piece opportunities, changing the shape of his team constantly to cause problems for his opponents.
KVC Westerlo
- Westerlo have a very different set-up, a compact, disciplined 4-3-3 structure that is designed to quickly transition into fast vertical play and explosive counter-attacks on turnovers.
- Issame Charai, who took charge in July 2025, has done a great job with this group and they have been very tough to break down, especially on the road.
- Westerlo’s away form has been a concern, however, with just two wins from 12 matches so far, five draws, five losses and an average of 2.00 goals conceded on the road.
Head-to-Head
In their last three head-to-head matchups, Royal Antwerp FC have won twice but lost the most recent game 2-0 away five months ago.
Key Players
- Vincent Janssen has been a key man up front for Antwerp since Oosting took charge, bagging seven goals in 22 league appearances and scoring two of the team’s last five.
- Nacho Ferri is their main man up top, with seven goals in 23 First Division A appearances and he has hit both of Westerlo’s last two goals in their previous five.
Betting Insights
- Antwerp are favourites to win Sunday’s game at 2.1, but the draw (3.4) and Westerlo win (3.4) can be backed at a tempting price.
- The Over 2.5 Goals option at 1.83 looks favorable here, while the draw seems worth a small play because Westerlo have failed to win their last two away trips to Royal Antwerp.
Prediction
- Antwerp are the favorites and perhaps with good reason given their home advantage, attacking flair and the quality of players they have at their disposal.
- However, Westerlo have shown a gritty streak on the road recently and should be able to keep this game close.
- Our belief is that Antwerp’s wide game and set-piece play will win through.
