Standard Liège and Royal Antwerp meet at a juncture where both sides are seeking to regain consistency in the Belgian Pro League.

Standard Liège most recently lost 1–0 away at Anderlecht, a narrow defeat that underlined their defensive fragility and difficulty creating clear chances in tough away fixtures.
Royal Antwerp’s latest outing ended in a 1–1 draw at Cercle Brugge, a result that showed capacity to hold ground but also highlighted their challenges in closing out games.

Recent run

Standard Liège: Their form has been erratic, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses leaving them in the lower half of the table. Their home and away records have both struggled, with only one home win and frequent lapses in defense.
Royal Antwerp: Antwerp’s performances have been mixed as well, with several draws and narrow defeats tempering their early momentum. They hold a psychological advantage in this fixture, having dominated recent head-to-head meetings.

Home and Away Form

Standard Liège at home

At the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium, Standard have struggled to capitalize on home advantage. Their record shows a mix of draws and losses with limited attacking consistency. Defensive lapses in the closing stages of matches have cost them valuable points.

Royal Antwerp on the road

Antwerp’s away form remains unpredictable. They often sit deep, defend compactly, and rely on counterattacks or set pieces to find openings. While effective at times, this conservative style limits their scoring opportunities against aggressive home sides.

Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings

In recent encounters, Antwerp have dominated the fixture — winning five of the last six meetings, with the other ending in a draw. Their last clash ended goalless, showing how tight and tactical this matchup can become.

Overall head-to-head

Across 20 recent meetings, Standard Liège have won 4, Antwerp 9, and 7 ended in draws. Historically, the rivalry has been balanced, but Antwerp have clearly had the upper hand in the modern era.

 Team News

Injuries, suspensions

• Standard Liège: Missing defenders B. Bolingoli Mbombo (pubalgia) and D. Bates (knee injury), which weakens their backline stability.

• Royal Antwerp: Antwerp’s squad is close to full strength, with minimal injury concerns, though some rotation is expected for this away fixture.

Tactical expectations

Standard Liège will likely push forward at home, focusing on wing play and quick transitions. However, their defense remains a concern if Antwerp counter swiftly.
Antwerp may prioritize discipline, absorbing pressure and exploiting Standard’s defensive gaps through fast breaks and set pieces.

Predicted Lineups

Standard Liège (4-2-3-1): Bodart; Ngoy, Dewaele, Donnum, Laifis; Alzate, Price; Ohio, Kawabe, Fossey; Hayden.
Royal Antwerp (4-3-3): Butez; Bataille, Alderweireld, Coulibaly, Avila; Keita, Vermeeren, Ekkelenkamp; Balikwisha, Janssen, Yusuf.

Players to Watch

• Standard Liège: Isaac Price — key in midfield transitions and pressing control.

• Royal Antwerp: Vincent Janssen — dangerous around the box and clinical from close range.