Neutral parties would believe there's a significant difference in performance between these teams based on the matches played so far, with Antwerp in front of Beerschot-Wilrijk by 37 points.
- Antwerp have the fewest matches over the total-line (6) in Pro League
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have the fewest clean sheets (3) in Pro League
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Pro League game only four days ago. That game, against Standard Liège, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Beerschot-Wilrijk.
Antwerp form and stats
All-inclusive Pro League statistics playing at home this season for Antwerp are 7-3-4 (wins-draws-losses). Antwerp are very eager to stop a potential losing streak at Bosuilstadion, having lost their two previous games here.
The club members are hoping that Antwerp will strike back in this fixture, putting things right after the 1-4 away loss in the game against Club Brugge (placed 2nd). Seck was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.42 out of 10. The defender Seck won 6 of 8 duels.
Before that game, the home loss against Mechelen with the scoreline 1-2.A decent goal production from Antwerp in their home games so far, with 26 goals from 14 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Antwerp have conceded 17 goals.
Beerschot-Wilrijk form and stats
There's been little loot from Beerschot-Wilrijk's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 14 away games in the Pro League. Beerschot-Wilrijk only have 0 wins to counter their 11 defeats and 3 draws. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in 14 away games in a row.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Beerschot-Wilrijk, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Standard Liège (placed 14th). Midfielder Pietermaat was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.73. Pietermaat had 22 successful passes (of 26 total).
Preceding that, the 2-3 home loss versus Sporting Charleroi.Beerschot-Wilrijk have conceded 33 goals in these games. Beerschot-Wilrijk has visited these top teams four times, and 4 of 4 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Beerschot-Wilrijk - Antwerp 0-1 was the result in these contenders' previous head-to-head match, earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the former five meetings): Antwerp won four games, one match ended with a draw and Beerschot-Wilrijk have zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / threeTop Goalscorers
  M. Frey 20 goals |  M. Benson Hedilazio 5 goals |  M. Samatta 4 goals |
Antwerp missing players
Beerschot-Wilrijk missing players
| Antwerp | Beerschot-Wilrijk | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| 16 | 7 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 11 | 21 |
| 49 | 26 | 11 | Scored | S | 8 | 14 | 29 |
| 34 | 17 | 6 | Conceded | C | 12 | 33 | 61 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 97% |
| 76% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 79% | 72% |
| 52% | 57% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 57% | 55% |
| 24% | 29% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 38% |
| 21% | 21% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 75% | 36% | 28% |
| 59% | 57% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 64% | 45% |
| 34% | 29% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 7% | 10% |
| 7% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 36% | 48% |
| 5.4 | 5.8 | 5.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| 6.6 | 6.1 | 5.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.8 | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 12.4 | 13.9 | 14.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.2 | 11.6 | 12 |
| 4.5 | 4.8 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| 37% | 39% | 46% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 26% | 25% |
| 14.2 | 12.2 | 9.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17.5 | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| 5.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 7.1 | 5.8 |
- Antwerp have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Antwerp have the fewest matches over the total-line (6) in Pro League
- Antwerp haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have the fewest clean sheets (3) in Pro League
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have the fewest points (3) away in Pro League
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have the fewest scored goals in the first half (9) in Pro League
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have the most conceded goals in the first half (35) in Pro League
- Beerschot-Wilrijk have yet to win a game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 62 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 9 | 40 | 64 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 56 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 57 |
| 3 | Antwerp | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 49 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 53 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 60 | 32 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 52 |
| 5 | Gent | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 49 |
| 6 | Mechelen | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50 | 48 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 2 | 46 |
| 7 | Sporting Charleroi | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 45 | 40 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 46 |
| 8 | Genk | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 56 | 41 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 44 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 42 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 39 |
| 10 | Sint-Truiden | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 32 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -5 | 38 |
| 11 | Kortrijk | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 37 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 39 | 44 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 24 | -5 | 37 |
| 13 | KV Oostende | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 52 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 20 | -24 | 32 |
| 14 | Standard Liège | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 30 | 44 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -14 | 32 |
| 15 | Zulte-Waregem | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 38 | 61 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 31 | -23 | 29 |
| 16 | AS Eupen | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 33 | 49 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 24 | -16 | 28 |
| 17 | RFC Seraing | 29 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 26 | 58 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 36 | -32 | 23 |
| 18 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 29 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 29 | 61 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 33 | -32 | 16 |
