Kortrijk vs Antwerp Prediction, Tips & Odds
Kortrijk vs Antwerp
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The model favours Antwerp to win against Kortrijk, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Antwerp starts the season at the top of the league, which sets a strong precedent for their campaign. Their recent form reflects a competitive edge, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This suggests they have the potential to carry their momentum into the new season, even though they are starting with a clean slate. Kortrijk, on the other hand, finds themselves in a challenging position, currently sitting in 15th place with no points yet to be earned. Their recent form shows a similar record of two wins, one draw, and two losses, indicating they have struggled to find consistency. This lack of form could be a significant hurdle as they face a strong opponent in Antwerp. The model predicts a win probability of around 60% for Antwerp, reflecting their strong league position and competitive recent performance. However, one caveat to consider is the unpredictability of the opening matches of the season, where teams may take time to find their rhythm. For a detailed understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Kortrijk manage games at home, conceding just 1.55 goals per match. Antwerp score 1.09 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.3% probability.
Antwerp have been the stronger side, winning 30% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Antwerp are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Kortrijk vs Antwerp| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.60 | 3.30 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.73 | 1.95 | |
| 2.59 | 3.22 | 2.67 | 1.98 | 1.80 | 1.73 | 1.97 | |
| 2.55 | 3.25 | 2.50 | 1.95 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.95 | |
| 2.70 | 3.28 | 2.80 | 2.05 | 1.85 | — | — | |
| 2.54 | 3.09 | 2.54 | 2.08 | 1.78 | — | — | |
| 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.62 | — | — | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
| 2.55 | 3.20 | 2.70 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.91 | 1.91 | |
| 2.65 | 3.29 | 2.73 | 2.00 | 1.82 | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
| 2.63 | 3.25 | 2.60 | 2.02 | 1.76 | 1.73 | 1.97 | |
| 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.63 | 2.00 | 1.75 | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
Betano | 2.62 | 3.35 | 2.67 | 2.05 | 1.82 | 1.78 | 1.98 |
BetVictor | 2.60 | 3.30 | 2.63 | 1.93 | 1.75 | 1.73 | 2.00 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Antwerp leads 7-2)In the last 10 matches between Kortrijk and Antwerp, Antwerp has a dominant record with 7 wins, Kortrijk winning 2 times, and 1 match ending in a draw. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Antwerp to secure narrow victories, with several matches decided by a single goal, including 1-0 and 2-1 results. However, there are also instances of heavy wins, such as Antwerp's 6-0 triumph in August 2023. Kortrijk's last victory over Antwerp came in August 2021, highlighting a significant gap in success for the home side in recent encounters.
Jupiler Pro League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gent | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Union St. Gilloise | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 13 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  Club Brugge KV | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  Charleroi | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  Zulte Waregem | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 11 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Standard Liege | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 11 | WWWDD |
| 10 | Antwerp | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | LLDWW |
| 16 |  RAAL La Louvière | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 1 | LDLLL |
| 17 |  OH Leuven | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | LLLLL |
| 18 | Kortrijk | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | LLLLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonKortrijk have won 4 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Zulte Waregem 0-2 and lost to Charleroi 1-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 3D 10L from the last 20 games (35% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Antwerp have won 6 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 10. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Antwerp 1-0 and beat Kortrijk 0-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 10W 6D 17L from the last 33 games (30% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersKortrijk
No reported absences
Antwerp
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
N. Laforge has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by N. Laforge to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Kortrijk average 1.6 goals per match at home; Antwerp 1.1 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Antwerp have generated 0.69 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 30% of them. They put 2.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Antwerp player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
