History repeats itself: Bruges got the title in Liège last year thanks to a goal in connection with a previous own hand-held game, this time again could have been the one in the title race – only this time to the detriment of the master. It took place on the final day of the top game in Genk, as the game device bounced against the arm of club defender Brandon Mechele and the result was a penalty, which brought the local Smurfs on the road to victory.

Antwerp vs Bruges Football Betting Tips

With the Flemish neighbors 1: 3, Club Brugge is now four points behind the Limburgers, which is why only one win counts in Antwerp. But the hosts are still good at least in the race for second place, which qualifies for participation in the qualification of the Champions League. With a win, they would pass Bruges, which is why the motivation of the team is no less high. The conditions for a turbulent match are thus well-matched, which is why at Antwerp vs Bruges the tip is that both teams to score and the result will be above the limit of 2.5 goals.

Antwerp – Statistics & Current Form

After a very solid regular season, Antwerp in his second year in the Jupiler League again ignited the turbo in the championship round. As the club is the oldest in the country, “The Great Old”, as Bruges and Genk have so far recorded three wins and one defeat in the playoffs. A very good balance sheet and with Genk and Anderlecht were already defeated two top clubs, although the name for the weakening Brussels currently only partially true. Once again, the Romanian coach Laszlo Bölöni can rely in these days mainly on his defensive, which acted after Genk and together with Bruges in the playoffs to date the safest.

In addition, it currently bother him little injury concerns, since only the Portuguese Aurelio Buta fails in defense. His absence since the start of the playoffs has not weakened the team so far, as the results described show. But it remains to be seen whether Antwerp can also put a stop to its home weakness. So the kickers of the Scheldt brought more points away in the main season abroad than in foreign countries and two of the so far three wins in the playoffs were scored again in the context of guest appearances.

Expected formation of Antwerp:
↪ Bolat – Opare – Arslanagic – van Damme – Jukleroed – Lam Ze – Haroun – Govea – Baby – Refaelov – Mbokani

Last matches from Antwerp:

⚽️ 13.04.2019 – Ghent vs. Antwerp 1: 2 (First Division A)
⚽️ 07.04.2019 – Anderlecht vs Antwerp 1: 2 (First Division A)
⚽️ 02.04.2019 – Antwerp Vs. Genk 1: 0 (First Division A)
⚽️ 29.03.2019 – Standard Liège Vs. Antwerp 3: 1 (First Division A)
⚽️ 17.03.2019 – Kortrijk Vs. Antwerp 2: 0 (First Division A)

Bruges – Statistics & Current Form

The recovery of the master was stopped for the time being on the last matchday. In the top match against the KRC Genk he conceded a 1: 3 defeat, which went from a playful point of view in order, because the 15 -fold title holder could not build on the achievements previously shown. The gap to first place is now as in the beginning of the championship round at four points, but now there are just six games that Bruges has time to overtake Genk yet. The quality of the squad would be sufficient but in any case, because this is very good for the conditions of the Jupiler League. A league where talented gamblers would not last long otherwise, due to the limited financial resources of clubs whose TV money would not even bring a weary smile to leagues such as the Premier League.

Whether the Brazilian Wesley with twelve goals and eight assists or the Belgian Hans Vanaken, who comes even 13 hits and is the undisputed leader in this category with 16 assists – Bruges certainly has on paper the strongest team in Belgium. In addition, Bruges course has a high level of playoff experience, because it is usually always represented in the championship round. This is an advantage especially against Antwerp, which was not even represented in the Jupiler League in recent years and only after a very long break completed its second season back in the Belgian upper house.

Expected formation of Bruges:
↪ Horvath – Lourenco – Mechele – Denswil – Dennis – Previous – Vanaken – Rits – Diatta – Schrijvers – Wesley

Last matches from Bruges:

⚽️ 14.04.2019 – Genk Vs. Bruges 3: 1 (First Division A)
⚽️ 08.04.2019 – Club Brugge vs. FC Bruges. Standard Liege 4: 0 (First Division A)
⚽️ 04.04.2019 – Anderlecht vs. Anderlecht. Bruges 2: 3 (First Division A)
⚽️ 31.03.2019 – FC Bruges vs. Gent 3: 0 (First Division A)
⚽️ 17.03.2019 – Club Brugge vs Royal Excel Mouscron 1: 2 (First Division A)

Antwerp vs Bruges Direct Comparison

In the regular season Bruges won against Antwerp last year, one day before Christmas clear with 5: 1 in the domestic Jan Breydel Stadium. Previously, the teams had split 1-1 in Antwerp. Bruges has thus maintained an impressive series – because in the last 20 years no duel with Antwerp was lost. Instead, there were nine wins and four draws. From a statistical point of view, it is already underpinned why the champions in the upcoming match between Antwerp and Bruges in the odds in front, albeit only very moderately.

Antwerp vs Bruges Our Betting Tips Explained

So far, twelve games have been completed in the championship round and only one ended with under 2.5 goals. The reason for the offensive games is that after the main round the points were halved, which is why the distances have become quite scarce again. This tactic is less popular, at least now, where only four of the ten rounds were completed. For Antwerp and Bruges, the duel is also about a lot. The champion is damned to victory, as last weekend lost the top game against the leaders, which are now four counters to catch up to catch up. In the match Brugge could not build on the previous performances, as the first three playoff games were won, but more than a slip-up should not have been. With already eleven goals in the four rounds of the championship round, Bruges has the clear best attack and the squad is still the strongest in the Jupiler League. For their part, the hosts have started alongside Gent with the lowest number of points in the playoffs, but with three wins and one defeat, they have already fought their way up to third place.

Key Facts – Antwerp vs Bruges tips

⭐️ Bruges has not lost to Antwerp in the last 20 years
⭐️ Hosts can pass the table with a triple at the champion
⭐️ Score the best offense in the championship round – scoring just under 3 hits per match

With a win now even the second rank beckons. The oldest club in the country will therefore be very dedicated to the match on Easter Monday, although the last duel with Brugge ended with a 1: 5 and even in the match in the first round in front of their own audience only a 1: 1 jumped out. Bruges continues to be an absolute fierce opponent of Antwerp because in the last two decades not a single win in the pair has broken out. In the current form, however, the signs are as good as they are long gone. However, in Antwerp against Bruges, the tip is instead that both teams to score and fall over 2.5 goals. In view of the situation described above, an open exchange of blows is to be expected, which is why plenty of hits should be taken care of.

Betting Tips: Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
Odds: 2.05