- Recent form: Royal Antwerp FC have lost 2, won 2, and drawn 1 in their last 5 matches.
- Home run: KV Kortrijk are on a 4-game winning streak at home in all competitions, conceding just 4 goals.
- Head-to-head: Head-to-head favors Royal Antwerp FC, who have won the last 3 meetings between the teams.
Familiar foes face off in Belgium
Saturday's game at Guldensporenstadion sees two familiar Belgian foes face off in a game that could go either way. Royal Antwerp FC enter in mediocre form, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 defeats across their last 10, but they will fancy themselves to win this one given the head-to-head record and the fact that Kortrijk have failed to win either of their last 2 home matches against the visitors.
Kortrijk are in a much sharper state, however, with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 defeats in their last 10 across all competitions, though they haven't beaten Antwerp in either of the last 2 clashes. Their most recent outing was a 4-1 home win over Royal Knokke FC, while they suffered a 3-0 defeat in their away trip to Club Brugge KV in the Pro League 2026/2027 season.
Tight, cagey game is the smart play
Tactical profile:
Antwerp have been much more inconsistent across all competitions this season, but they have some quality going forward and can be very dangerous on the break.
- Their game is much more based around transitions and sharpness, with Faris Haroun's men looking to get the ball into the final third quickly and counter-pressing hard when possession turns over.
- Kortrijk, on the other hand, are a much more structured side that build up slowly and play their ball in a compact, patient style.
- Their defense is organized, with Michiel Jonckheere's side forming a back four, while they look to make their big chance in numbers in the final third.
Betting and form:
This game looks extremely tight, with the visitors still fancied given their recent history against the hosts, but Kortrijk's current home run gives them an edge. However, Antwerp's quality on the wings should see them get chances on the counterattack, which is why under 2.5 goals at 1.7 seems to fit the game shape, while both teams to score at 1.8 also has a live shout.
Antwerp are a better side, but they have lost their last 2 away matches 1-0 to Millwall and 2-1 to Leyton Orient, so they are not traveling well and average just 0.57 away goals per game in all competitions. Jellert van Landschoot has been Kortrijk's spark, scoring 2 of their 5 goals in their last 5 fixtures, and he can do more damage on Saturday.
