Antwerp vs Anderlecht: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Antwerp prepare to host Anderlecht on February 12, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this BELGIUM: National Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Antwerp, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Anderlecht, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Antwerp and Anderlecht have been competitive, with Anderlecht claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Anderlecht, Antwerp recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Nozawa, Verstraeten, Tsunashima, Van Den Bosch, Praet, Foulon, Dierckx, Scott, Somers, Vandeplas, Janssen. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Anderlecht's last outing came against Antwerp, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-1-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Coosemans, Maamar, Diarra, Hey, Sardella, De Cat, Saliba, Kanate, Hazard, Degreef, Bertaccini. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Antwerp are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Antwerp and Anderlecht are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Antwerp's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Anderlecht's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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