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Royal Antwerp host leaders Genk at the Bosuilstadion on Thursday in the Belgian Pro League, looking to build on their last victory.
After four games without a win, the Reds beat Dender EH at the weekend to cut themselves some slack. An early own goal from Kobe Cools put Antwerp in front, but Aurelien Scheidler equalised for the hosts in the 56th minute.
Four minutes later, Vincent Janssen restored Antwerp's lead before an own goal from Bryan Goncalves made it 3-2 for the visitors, who returned to winning ways for the first time since November 9.
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However, with 31 points from 19 games, Jonas De Roeck's side are fourth in the Pro League, having accrued 10 points fewer than leaders Genk, who are looking to end their five-year wait for the league title.
The Smurfs, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-0 win over Anderlecht, with Tolu Arokodare and Konstantinos Karetsas striking in either half to earn all three points. It was good recovery from a side that lost 2-0 to Club Brugge in their previous outing.
Genk have a three-point lead at the top of the table going into their final league game of the year.
Royal Antwerp vs Genk Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 66 clashes between the two sides, with Antwerp winning 31 and losing 20.
- The Smurfs have won their last four games in the fixture without conceding; they had failed to win their previous five.
- Not including shootout wins, Antwerp have won one of their last six games, which came in their most recent outing: a 3-1 win over Dender.
- With 19 goals conceded, the Reds have the best defensive record in the league after Anderlecht (15) and Union Saint-Gilloise (17).
Royal Antwerp vs Genk Prediction
The Smurfs have had Antwerp's numbers in recent clashes while also effectively shutting them out at the other end. The trend could continue, given the contrasting run of form of the two rivals.
Prediction: Antwerp 1-2 Genk
Royal Antwerp vs Genk Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Genk
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
