Key Highlights
- Club Brugge return to the Belgian Jupiler League after a Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich.
- Royal Antwerp have struggled recently, going six games without a win since August 24th.
- The head-to-head record shows Club Brugge’s dominance over Royal Antwerp in recent matches.
- Both teams are set to face off at the Bosuilstadion on October 26th, with predictions favoring Club Brugge.
Recent Performances and Current Standings
Club Brugge is making a return to the Belgian Jupiler League following their UEFA Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Despite suffering a 4-0 defeat in the Champions League, Club Brugge have maintained an impressive record domestically, with five consecutive matches without defeat including four victories and one draw since September 13th.
On the other hand, Royal Antwerp has experienced a challenging run of form. The team fell to Standard Liege on Monday, failing to secure their first win in six league games. This string includes two defeats and two draws, leaving them at 14th position in the Jupiler League table with 11 points from eleven matches.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The history of encounters between Royal Antwerp and Club Brugge is dominated by the latter. Club Brugge has secured 23 victories out of the last 39 meetings, showcasing a clear advantage over their opponents. In contrast, Royal Antwerp have only managed six wins in that period, with ten matches ending in shared spoils.
Looking at recent performances specifically within the Jupiler League, Club Brugge has been notably strong away from home.
They have not lost any of their last five away games, claiming three wins and one draw since mid-August. Meanwhile, Royal Antwerp have shown more stability at home, being unbeaten in four consecutive matches with two wins and two draws to date.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Considering the disparity in form and Club Brugge’s recent dominance, predictions favor a victory for Nicky Hayen’s men. The prediction is that Club Brugge will defeat Royal Antwerp 3-1 at the Bosuilstadion on October 26th.
Betting tips include:
- Result – Club Brugge to win
- Over 2.5 goals – Yes (Three or more goals have been scored in six of the last eight meetings between these teams)
- Both sides to score – Yes (Four out of their last five encounters saw both teams scoring)
This match is set to be an intriguing contest, with Club Brugge looking to build momentum after their Champions League setback. Royal Antwerp will also seek a positive result to improve their league standing.
