Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 09/08
Belgium - Pro League
Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Royal Antwerp FC
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Royal Antwerp FC, but the Jupiler Pro League hasn't started yet.
That changes this Sunday, 09/08, at 18:15, at Bosuilstadion. The opponent for the opening match is Waasland-Beveren.
Royal Antwerp FC arrive at the league opener with 13 win(s) and 43 goals this season. Meanwhile, Waasland-Beveren have 28 win(s) and 74 goals. Royal Antwerp FC have a 53% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.97
Confidence
66%
Last updated: 09-08-2026
Overview Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
Royal Antwerp FC are favourites, with odds of 1.89 and a 53% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Royal Antwerp Football Club, with 5 win(s) against 3 for Waasland-Beveren. The odds for a Waasland-Beveren win are 5.08 and a draw is 3.97.
Royal Antwerp FC and Waasland-Beveren have not yet played any matches in the Pro League.
Head-to-head between Royal Antwerp FC and Waasland-Beveren
In 9 clashes, Royal Antwerp FC have the advantage over Waasland-Beveren: 5 win(s) against 3 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 29/01/2021, in the Pro League. Royal Antwerp FC won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the Pro League and see all the analysis before you bet.
Royal Antwerp FC: current form
Royal Antwerp FC have not yet made their debut in the Belgium Pro League, but have played 40 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the Jupiler Pro League:
13 win(s), 9 draw(s), 18 defeat(s)
43 goals scored (1.08 per match)
Top scorer: Vincent Janssen (10 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026Royal Antwerp FCSporting CharleroiW3024/10/2026Pro LeagueRoyal Antwerp FC
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Sporting Charleroi3 - 0W - 11/10/2026KVC WesterloRoyal Antwerp FCL5111/10/2026Pro LeagueKVC Westerlo
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Royal Antwerp FC5 - 1L - 20/09/2026Royal Antwerp FCUnion Saint-GilloiseL0220/09/2026Pro LeagueRoyal Antwerp FC
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Union Saint-Gilloise0 - 2L - 13/09/2026Club BruggeRoyal Antwerp FCL3113/09/2026Pro LeagueClub Brugge
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Royal Antwerp FC3 - 1L - 05/09/2026Standard LiegeRoyal Antwerp FCL1005/09/2026Pro LeagueStandard Liege
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Royal Antwerp FC1 - 0L
Waasland-Beveren: current form
On the other side, Waasland-Beveren have not yet made their debut in the Pro League 2026/27, but have played 32 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
28 win(s), 4 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
74 goals scored (2.31 per match)
Top scorer: Lennart Mertens (21 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026KVC WesterloWaasland-BeverenD4424/10/2026Pro LeagueKVC Westerlo
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Waasland-Beveren4 - 4D - 09/10/2026Waasland-BeverenLommel UnitedL1309/10/2026Pro LeagueWaasland-Beveren
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Lommel United1 - 3L - 20/09/2026KV KortrijkWaasland-BeverenL1020/09/2026Pro LeagueKV Kortrijk
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Waasland-Beveren1 - 0L - 12/09/2026Waasland-BeverenSint-TruidenW2012/09/2026Pro LeagueWaasland-Beveren
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Sint-Truiden2 - 0W - 06/09/2026Waasland-BeverenOH LeuvenW3006/09/2026Pro LeagueWaasland-Beveren
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OH Leuven3 - 0W
Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren key players
Royal Antwerp FC have not yet taken to the pitch in the Pro League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Vincent Janssen is already leading the way with 10 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Waasland-Beveren have not yet made their debut in the Pro League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Lennart Mertens already has 21 goal(s).
Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren statistics in the Pro League
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren already show something. Royal Antwerp FC have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Waasland-Beveren have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren in the table below.
Royal Antwerp FC
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Points & Results
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- 0%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game00
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- xG00
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Trends
- 0%Both Score0%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren in the Pro League:
Our prediction is: Royal Antwerp FC win or draw
The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Royal Antwerp FC win or draw against Waasland-Beveren.
Our analysis of Royal Antwerp FC points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Waasland-Beveren, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.
So let's hope that Royal Antwerp FC and Waasland-Beveren both find the back of the net.
Correct score prediction for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
Both teams rarely concede goals. Royal Antwerp FC hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Royal Antwerp FC 1-0 Waasland-Beveren. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
Check out where to watch the live match between Waasland-Beveren and Royal Antwerp FC:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Royal Antwerp FC and Waasland-Beveren
The line-ups for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Royal Antwerp Football Club line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Waasland-Beveren line-up
The Waasland-Beveren starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
Match: Royal Antwerp FC vs Waasland-Beveren
Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27
Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 18:15 (Brasília time)
Venue: Bosuilstadion
Broadcast: none scheduled
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