The upcoming Belgium Pro League match on 21.04.2026 between Standard Liege and Antwerp is too close to call. This intense rivalry promises a game filled with strategic plays and top-notch skills. Our preview delves into the tactics of Standard Liege and Antwerp, analyzing their previous encounters and current form. By exploring our detailed prediction, fans and bettors can gain insights into the likely outcomes of the game. Whether you support Standard Liege or Antwerp, our analysis will help you make a well-informed bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | |||||||
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50/17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59/36 | 63 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47/35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49/43 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39/37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43/39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46/47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27/35 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/40 | 39 |
| 10 | Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31/32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38/42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38/47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39/47 | 31 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30/37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24/51 | 19 |
| Pro League , Qualifying Round | |||||||
| 1 | KVC Westerlo | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 40/41 | 26 |
| 2 | Genk | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 48/48 | 25 |
| 3 | Standard Liege | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 31/38 | 23 |
| 4 | Charleroi | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 40/45 | 20 |
| 5 | Antwerp | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 33/36 | 18 |
| 6 | OH Leuven | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 33/46 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: Standard Liege vs Antwerp
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 15.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Antwerp | 20.10.2025 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Antwerp | 16.03.2025 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 27.10.2024 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Antwerp | 31.01.2024 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 11.11.2023 | 6-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 22.01.2023 | 4-1 |
| Cup | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 20.12.2022 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Antwerp | 16.10.2022 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 12.12.2021 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | Standard Liege | 09.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | KVC Westerlo | 11.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Standard Liege | 04.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | KVC Westerlo | 22.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 15.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Standard Liege | 08.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | RAAL La Louvière | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Genk | Standard Liege | 22.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Union St. Gilloise | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | Standard Liege | 08.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | Antwerp | 10.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Genk | 03.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Antwerp | 22.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | Standard Liege | 15.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Antwerp | 06.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | St. Truiden | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Union St. Gilloise | Antwerp | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Antwerp | KVC Westerlo | 15.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Cup | Antwerp | Anderlecht | 12.02.2026 | 0-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Antwerp | 08.02.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Standard Liege VS Antwerp
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Standard Liege vs Antwerp
Bookies' predictions
Standard Liege
Betting Intelligence: Standard Liege vs Antwerp
Standard Liege host Antwerp at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne, and this one carries real weight in the Belgium Pro League's championship round. Standard sit third with 23 points from 32 games. Antwerp are fifth with 18. Every point matters now, and neither side can afford to slip up.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Antwerp have been absolutely ruthless in this fixture away from Liege, including a stunning 6-0 demolition and a 4-1 thrashing in recent seasons. But at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne? Standard have won three of the last four home meetings, including a 1-0 win in October 2025 and a 3-0 drubbing back in 2022. Home advantage genuinely matters in this rivalry.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Antwerp are dangerous opponents. Their recent form is shaky at best. They've lost four of their last six league games, conceding to Charleroi, OH Leuven, KVC Westerlo, and Genk. Standard, meanwhile, beat Anderlecht 2-0 at home in February and picked up a brilliant 3-0 win at Genk. They can hurt teams when the momentum is right.
The player to watch is Antwerp's Vincent Janssen. Eight goals and five assists in 29 games — he's their heartbeat. If Standard's disciplined defensive unit can neutralise him, Antwerp have very little Plan B. And speaking of discipline, Standard's Ilaimaharitra already carries nine yellow cards. One reckless challenge could completely change this game. That's a card bet I'd seriously consider.
Here's the surprising stat that caught my eye. The last three meetings between these sides at Standard's ground have produced just three goals total. Low-scoring, tight, and tense. That pattern is hard to ignore when you're thinking about the under 2.5 goals market — and at current odds, it looks like genuine value.
My prediction? Standard Liege win 1-0. The home advantage is real, their recent form at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne is convincing, and Antwerp are simply too inconsistent right now. I'd back Standard on the match winner market at 2.25, and combine it with under 2.5 goals for a solid double. I'm also calling a yellow card for Ilaimaharitra — that feels almost inevitable given the intensity of this fixture.
This is exactly the kind of match that defines seasons. Under the lights in Liege, with pride and points on the line — don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Pirard | Belgium | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| M. Ilaimaharitra | Madagascar | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | 77 |
| T. Henry | France | 31 | Attacker | 192 | 86 |
| B. Šutalo | Croatia | 26 | Defender | 188 | 72 |
| J. Homawoo | Togo | 28 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| T. Mohr | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 82 |
| I. Karamoko | France | 24 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| D. Eckert Ayensa | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 182 | 80 |
| M. Fossey | USA | 27 | Defender | 179 | 76 |
| D. Dierckx | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 192 | 81 |
| R. Saïd | Comoros | 26 | Attacker | 178 | 73 |
| Moisés Sánchez de la Rosa | Spain | 0 | Defender | ||
| A. Calut | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| M. Epolo | Belgium | 21 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| N. Mehssatou | Chile | 24 | Defender | 173 | 70 |
| A. Abid | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 164 | 63 |
| H. Sahabo | Rwanda | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| L. Kuavita | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 65 |
| O. Olivier | Belgium | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Muteba | Belgium | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Janssen | Netherlands | 31 | Attacker | 184 | 79 |
| D. Praet | Belgium | 31 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| Y. Thoelen | Belgium | 35 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 81 |
| D. Foulon | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| B. Engels | Belgium | 31 | Defender | 193 | 83 |
| G. Kerk | Netherlands | 30 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| G. Bijl | Netherlands | 30 | Defender | 179 | 76 |
| T. Somers | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 173 | 79 |
| S. Lammens | Belgium | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 70 |
| M. Balikwisha | Belgium | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| Z. Van Den Bosch | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 191 | 78 |
| R. Bozhinov | Bulgaria | 21 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| K. Corbanie | Belgium | 20 | Defender | 179 | 71 |
| M. Doumbia | Mali | 21 | Midfielder | 186 | 66 |
| M. Benítez | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 185 | 82 |
| M. Horemans | Belgium | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Verstraeten | Belgium | 20 | Defender | 173 | n/a |
| S. Renders | Belgium | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Achihi | Nigeria | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| David Gabriel Jesus | Nigeria | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Standard Liege vs Antwerp match odds
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