Antwerp take on the visitors Anderlecht in the semifinal match of Belgian Cup. The match will be played on Thursday, February 12th at Bosuilstadion (Deurne).
Antwerp have generally been solid in recent years, but the season when they completed a golden double still stands apart. They failed to maintain that level, and last season ended with only a fifth-place finish, followed by a defeat in the additional play-off for a return to European competitions. The current campaign looks even more disappointing: in the Pro League, the popular side are stuck around mid-table and risk missing out on the top six. After a crushing 4–0 win over Cercle Brugge in the latest round, they then lost to Mechelen, offering no response to two goals from that modest opponent. On the bright side, they have already eliminated three opponents in the cup, including a strong St. Truiden side on penalties. Recent league performances show a lack of consistency, as convincing wins are often followed by flat displays. At home, however, Antwerp still tend to play with greater intensity and usually create enough chances to compete with direct rivals.
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Anderlecht are performing roughly at last season’s level. The Purple and Whites are a historic giant of Belgian football who in recent years have been pushed into the background. So much so that fourth place in 2024/2025 is viewed as a very good result by current standards. The Belgians qualified for the Europa League but were immediately eliminated by Hacken. In the Conference League, after overcoming Sheriff, they lost to AEK. There has been no significant progress domestically either, especially in 2026. Nothing fundamentally changed even after the head coach was replaced. On the contrary, they lost rather meekly to both Standard and Genk in recent rounds, with identical 0–2 scorelines. They did manage to knock Genk out of the cup with a 3–1 away win. In the quarter-final against Gent, everything was decided by a single goal. The same number was scored in Brussels in the first meeting, but that time it was Janssen who found the net for the visitors. Overall, Anderlecht have struggled for stability, particularly away from home. Their recent form suggests difficulties in breaking down well-organized defenses, which often costs them points in tight matches.
Before this round, the Purple and Whites were unbeaten in eight consecutive matches against this opponent, with an equal number of draws and wins. The pair’s chances look equal, but the hosts are certainly not weaker and can play according to the situation — we back Antwerp with a 0 handicap.
Prediction for the match: Antwerp to win with 0.0 handicap.
