With their 10 point advantage in the league table, Antwerp fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Zulte-Waregem.
- Antwerp haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Zulte-Waregem have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Pro League. This match was also played here at Bosuilstadion. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Zulte-Waregem have had more rest.
Antwerp form and stats
The story so far in the Pro League for Antwerp at their home stadium (Bosuilstadion) is 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
The Antwerp crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-2 to Club Brugge here at Bosuilstadion in a Pro League match. Heartbreak before that as Antwerp lost 0-2 at Tottenham Hotspur's place.
The manager I. Leko will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Waasland-Beveren in only four days.
The Antwerp fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. On the other hand, Antwerp have conceded 11 goals.
Zulte-Waregem form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Pro League travels is 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Zulte-Waregem love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Zulte-Waregem's last game was the home draw against Anderlecht (2-2). Prior to that result Zulte-Waregem won their away game at Gent. The scoreline was 3-0.
A quick return to home after this game, as Zulte-Waregem are hosting Sint-Truiden in the Pro League only three days away.
The travelling fans enjoy Zulte-Waregem's attacking play in away games, having scored 11 goals in 7 league matches away. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Zulte-Waregem's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 11 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Zulte-Waregem - Antwerp 1-3 earlier this season. As for the last eight games between these two teams, there's six Antwerp victories, zero draws and two Zulte-Waregem wins. Over/under statistics; seven of these games ended with three goals or more, one match with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  D. Mbokani Bezua 6 goals |   G. Bruno 6 goals |  L. Refaelov 5 goals |
Antwerp missing players
Zulte-Waregem missing players
| Antwerp | Zulte-Waregem | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 28 | 15 | 5 | Scored | S | 5 | 11 | 21 |
| 25 | 11 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 11 | 30 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 93% |
| 56% | 50% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 86% | 80% |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 43% | 47% |
| 31% | 38% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| 75% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 57% | 67% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 29% | 13% |
| 19% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 14% | 20% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10.2 | 10.4 | 6.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.7 | 8 | 7.5 |
| 4.9 | 5 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3 | 3.1 |
| 36% | 38% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 56% | 52% | 45% |
- Antwerp haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Zulte-Waregem have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Zulte-Waregem haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Club Brugge | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 33 |
| 2 | Genk | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 37 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 28 |
| 4 | OH Leuven | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 28 |
| 5 | Sporting Charleroi | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 27 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 26 |
| 7 | Standard Liege | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 25 |
| 8 | Antwerp | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 25 |
| 9 | KV Oostende | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 22 |
| 10 | Kortrijk | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -3 | 20 |
| 11 | AS Eupen | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -3 | 20 |
| 12 | Gent | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 19 |
| 13 | Cercle Brugge | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -6 | 18 |
| 14 | Waasland-Beveren | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 16 | -8 | 18 |
| 15 | Zulte-Waregem | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | -9 | 15 |
| 16 | Mechelen | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 14 |
| 17 | Royal Excel Mouscron | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | -14 | 13 |
| 18 | Sint-Truiden | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 11 |