| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 19:4 | +15 | 25 | |
| 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | +16 | 24 | |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27:6 | +21 | 23 | |
| 4 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | +6 | 21 | |
| 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 16 | |
| 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18:13 | +5 | 15 | |
| 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 24:21 | +3 | 14 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 0 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:15 | -1 | 11 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:12 | -2 | 11 | |
| 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15:20 | -5 | 10 | |
| 12 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:18 | -6 | 10 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17:19 | -2 | 8 | |
| 14 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:18 | -7 | 7 | |
| 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9:17 | -8 | 6 | |
| 16 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:16 | -8 | 6 | |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2:18 | -16 | 3 | |
| 18 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11:21 | -10 | 3 |
Westerlo vs Royal Antwerp FC prediction for October 11, 2026, in the Jupiler Pro League, with Westerlo heavily favored to win at 50% probability. The match kicks off at 17:30 local time at Het Kuipje, Westerlo. Bookmakers see the hosts as the clear favorite, and recent form strongly supports that view.
Westerlo head into this match in excellent form, winning three of their last five league outings (W,W,W,D,L). They scored 12 goals and conceded only8 in that span, impressing with a 4-0 victory at Mechelen and a 4-2 home win over Standard Liege. Their only setback was a 4-0 defeat at Lommel, but they bounced back immediatly.
Royal Antwerp FC, in contrast, are in disarray. Their last five matches produced four losses and a single draw (L,L,L,L,D). They managed just6 goals while conceding14, including a 4-1 home loss to Sint Truidense and a 3-0 defeat at Club Brugge. This terrible run leaves them with zero wins in five and little confidence heading into this fixture.
The all-time head-to-head record shows 3 home wins, 2 draws, and 3 away wins, highlighting how even this fixture has been historically. In the last five meetings, Royal Antwerp FC have edge with three wins, while Westerlo have two victories. The most recent clash, in May 2026, saw Royal Antwerp FC win 2-0 at home, but Westerlo won the last encounter at Het Kuipje 2-0 in August 2025.
Westerlo currently sit 9th in the Jupiler Pro League with 10 points from 7 matches (3 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses). Away from home this season they have taken 6 points from 4 games, showing resilience on the road but now they are back on home turf. Royal Antwerp FC are outside the top 12 in the league table, a stark indiction of their problems this campaign. The gap in points and position underscores Westerlo's superiority heading into this match.
The win probability percentages based on odds, team form, head-to-head record, and league positions are:
Explanation: The bookmaker odds implied a 37.6% chance for a Westerlo win, 34.6% for the draw, and 27.9% for an away win. However, after adjusting for Westerlo's strong recent form, Antwerp's awful five-game run, and the home advantage, the home win probability is boosted significantly to 50%. The draw retains a notable 30% chance, while Royal Antwerp FC's chances are reduced to 20% due to their defensive frailty and lack of wins.
Bookmakers across the board have Westerlo as the favorite. The opening odds show a home win priced at 2.30, the draw at 2.50, and an away win for Royal Antwerp FC at 3.10. Other books offer similar lines, with the home win as low as 1.80 and the away win as high as 3.90. These odds reflect the market's belief that Westerlo are more likely to take all three points.
Based on the team form, H2H record, and league standing, Westerlo are expected to win this match. The most likely outcome is a home victory, but a draw cannot be ruled out given the historical balance. A correct score prediction of 2-1 to Westerlo aligns with their recent scoring output and Antwerp's defensive problems.