Royal Antwerp and Raal La Louviere will battle for three points in a Belgian Jupiler Pro League matchday 14 clash on Saturday (November 8th). The game will be played at Bosuilstadion.
The home side will be looking to bounce back from the 1-0 defeat they suffered away to St. Truiden. Ryotaro Ito broke the deadlock in the 16th minute and his goal proved to be the difference between the two sides, with Daam Foulon getting dismissed for the visitors in the 22nd minute.
La Louviere, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 2-1 home win over Cercle Brugge. They went into the break in the lead thanks to Thierry Lutonda's 24th-minute strike while Steve Ngoura missed a 37th-minute penalty for the visitors. A dramatic end to the game saw Emmanuel Kakou equalize in the second minute of injury time while Maxime Pau scored the match-winner one minute later.
The win saw the Hainaut outfit climb to 10th spot in the standings, having garnered 17 points from 13 games. Antwerp are 15th with 11 points to their name.
Royal Antwerp vs Raal La Louviere Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Their last clash came in February 2021 when Antwerp claimed a 2-1 home win in the Belgian Cup.
- Six of Antwerp's last seven games across competitions have produced fewer than three goals.
- La Louviere are unbeaten in their last eight games across competitions (four wins).
- Antwerp are winless in their last eight league games (six losses).
- Antwerp's last five competitive games have witnessed more goals scored in the first half than the second.
Royal Antwerp vs Raal La Louviere Prediction
Royal Antwerp have made an atrocious start to the season, which has left them in danger of relegation. They have failed to find the back of the net in five of their last six games, conceding six goals in the process.
Raal La Louviere gained promotion to the Jupiler League for the first time in their history following their runners-up finish in the Challenger League last term. They have outperformed expectations and hold a five-point cushion over the dropzone. Frederic Taquin's side are unbeaten in their last four away games.
We are backing the two sides to share the spoils in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Royal Antwerp 1-1 Raal La Louviere
Royal Antwerp vs Raal La Louviere Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals