Charleroi vs Antwerp Prediction: 28/7/2024

The First Division A match at Stade du Pays de Charleroi on Sunday features Charleroi hosting Antwerp. Below, you’ll find our full predictions, poll, and statistics for the Charleroi vs. Antwerp game, along with the latest betting odds.

 

Charleroi
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Charleroi is coming off a strong performance with a 3-1 victory over KV Kortrijk in the First Division A Play-Offs. In that match, Charleroi had 60% possession and took 12 shots on goal, 8 of which were on target. The goals were scored by Daan Heymans (24′), Antoine Bernier (38′), and Youssuf Sylla (70′). KV Kortrijk had 9 attempts with 4 on target, with Isaak Davies scoring for them in the 58th minute.

Recent results highlight Charleroi’s solid defense, having conceded only 4 goals in their last 6 matches.

 

Antwerp
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Antwerp will enter the game with momentum following a 3-1 win over RSC Anderlecht in their recent First Division A Play-Offs match. Antwerp had 57% possession and 21 attempts on goal, with 5 on target. Eliot Matazo (63′), Mahamadou Doumbia (93′), and Michel-Ange Balikwisha (97′) scored for Antwerp. Anderlecht managed 15 shots with 5 on target, with Anders Dreyer scoring in the 41st minute.

Despite the recent win, Antwerp has struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last 6 matches.

 

Head to Head

Looking at their past encounters since January 16, 2022, both teams have won 3 matches each, with none ending in a draw. These matches have been high-scoring, with a total of 22 goals, averaging 3.67 goals per game.

Their last league meeting was on January 21, 2024, where Antwerp won 4-1. In that game, Antwerp had 61% possession and 19 shots on goal, with 8 on target. Goals were scored by Vincent Janssen (19′), George Ilenikhena (41′), Owen Wijndal (65′), and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (76′). Charleroi had 8 attempts with 5 on target, with Antoine Bernier scoring in the 85th minute. The match was officiated by Erik Lambrechts.

 

Prediction

We predict that Charleroi will face a tough challenge breaking down Antwerp’s defense. We expect Antwerp to secure a win and likely keep a clean sheet. Our prediction is a closely contested match ending with a 0-1 victory for Antwerp.

Our expert partners also suggest there will be over 1.5 goals in this match.