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Antwerp vs. Union: Belgian Cup match betting tip
Antwerp will host Union on January 8 in the quarterfinals of the Belgian Cup. Will the hosts be able to extend their winning streak against their opponents and remain undefeated for the third match in a row, or will the visitors justify their status as favorites and advance to the semifinals? In the betting tip, we assessed the prospects of each team and selected the most reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?
Command Analysis
Royal Antwerp
BelgiumCurrent form
Before the start of the season, Antwerp was considered a clear contender for a place in the top six – the selection of players allowed them to set the goal of breaking into European competitions. So far, Jonas de Reck's team has no particular problems achieving their goal – the Reds occupy fourth place in the table with 32 points and are only one point behind third-placed Anderlecht, but Union and Gent are seriously pressing from below. In the last round, Antwerp drew 2:2 with Genk, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Engels, Scott and Balakvisha were injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Antwerp have not lost in their last three matches – two draws and a win
- Antwerp have not lost to Union in their last two matches - a win and a draw
Tentative line-up: Lammen - Riedewald, Alderweireld, Van Den Bosch - Bataille, Odoi, Corbijn, Valencia - Cheri, Kerk, Janssen.
Union St.Gilloise
BelgiumCurrent form
Before the start of the season, Union was considered one of the contenders for the championship title, but was not among the main favorites - Genk and Brugge have an advantage in the selection of players. While Sebastien Pocognoli's team cannot jump above their heads, but at the same time they do not fall below their level, being in fifth place in the table with 31 points to their credit - the leader Genk has already moved ahead by 11 points. In the last round, Union beat Gent away with a score of 3:1, thus achieving their seventh victory of the season and managing to overtake their competitor in the table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Teklab is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Union have not lost in their last 13 matches – eight wins and five draws
- Antwerp have scored in their last four matches
Probable line-up: Maurice - Sykes, Leysen, Machida - Vanhoute, Kalali, Sadiki, Boufal, Castro-Montes - David, Ivanovic.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:3
Two of Union's last three matches have ended with this score
16.00Antwerp to score in first half
In Antwerp's last three matches, this bet has been successful
2.21Union to score in both halves
In the last four matches of the Union, such a bet was successful
3.35Tip and bets
Antwerp will certainly be determined to get to the semi-finals today – the hosts are approaching the match in excellent shape. Traditionally, the Reds play open attacking football, especially on their home field, and today they are unlikely to change their style, Union is far from ideal in defense. At the same time, the Unionists clearly have their own views on a ticket to the semi-finals, they also show open football and have no problems with implementation – the match will certainly be bright and productive.
We believe that the match will be productive. Betting Tip - total over three goals . This bet is offered with odds of 2.39
Bet on the outcome
After a disastrous start, Union gradually regained their form and now look great, unbeaten for 13 matches in all tournaments, having as opponents such clubs as Roma, Brugge, Gent and Nice. It is obvious that in such form the Unionists are the favorites of the confrontation, also having a fairly significant advantage in the selection of players over the opponent - it makes sense to give preference to the guests in such a match.
Bet - Union win. This bet is offered for 2.15
Bet on corners
Union are favourites and will probably spend a lot of time attacking, but Antwerp are quite capable of responding, there should be a lot of corners.
Bet - total over 9.5 corners. This bet is offered for 1.97
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