Antwerp vs Standard Liège preview

Belgium flag 2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
Bosuilstadion Yesterday - 2:00 PM
Pro League
Antwerp ANT
Standard Liège STL
KICKOFF : Yesterday - 2:00 PM
Round 6 Conference League Play-off Group

CONTEXT

Antwerp face Standard Liège at Bosuilstadion in a pivotal Conference League Play-off Group clash during the 2025/2026 season. The hosts boast a clear edge, holding a power score of 71.52 to the visitors' 69.2, translating to a 2.3-point advantage that underscores their structural superiority. Form metrics further tilt the scales, with Antwerp's 20.89 rating outpacing Standard Liège's 17.56, suggesting momentum lies with the home side. Playing in the Pro League context but within this international cup framework, Antwerp aim to leverage their home fortress for vital points. Standard Liège, however, remain resilient challengers capable of exploiting any lapses. Detailed efficiency and set-piece data remain elusive without xG insights, shifting focus to overall team dynamics and transitional phases. This encounter promises intensity, with Antwerp's slight superiority setting the tone for a competitive battle.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Antwerp possesses a 2.3-point power advantage over Standard Liège with scores of 71.52 to 69.2.
  • Form: Antwerp leads in form with a score of 20.89 compared to Standard Liège's 17.56.
  • Squad: Squad composition details unavailable in current data.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition play analysis unavailable due to missing detailed statistics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data unavailable as xG statistics not enabled.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables unavailable for Antwerp and Standard Liège.
  • Market: Antwerp 48% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.7% (Δ+0%) | Standard Liège 25.3% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Antwerp J. Oosting
J. Oosting
VS
Standard Liège V. Euvrard
V. Euvrard
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.36
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Westerlo Rank: 71 W
Standard Liège Rank: 70 W
OH Leuven Rank: 66 W
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 68 L
Genk Rank: 77 L
OH Leuven Rank: 64 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Genk Rank: 77 D
Antwerp Rank: 70 L
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 69 W
Westerlo Rank: 71 L
OH Leuven Rank: 64 W
Westerlo Rank: 71 D
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 8 - 5
5
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Antwerp
47.98%
Draw
26.73%
Away Standard Liège
25.29%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.52
69.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Antwerp
Standard Liège
Power Score
71.52
69.2
League Position
10
8
Global Rank
165
217

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Antwerp — Opponent-weighted form score
Standard Liège — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Antwerp Standard Liège

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 21 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Antwerp ANT Home
21 matches
Standard Liège STL Away
Match Record
8
Wins
5
8
Draws
8
5
Losses
8
Goals
35
Goals Scored
23
23
Goals Conceded
35
+12
Goal Difference
-12
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-02T01:05:54+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch
T. Nozawa
41 T. Nozawa
Z. Van Den Bosch
33 Z. Van Den Bosch
Y. Tsunashima
4 Y. Tsunashima
D. Foulon
5 D. Foulon
A. Valencia
14 A. Valencia
D. Praet
8 D. Praet
Xander Dierckx
78 Xander Dierckx
E. Tuypens
56 E. Tuypens
C. Scott
30 C. Scott
V. Janssen
18 V. Janssen
G. Kerk
7 G. Kerk
L. Epolo Matthieu
1 L. Epolo Matthieu
G. Mortensen
3 G. Mortensen
H. Lawrence
18 H. Lawrence
D. Bates
4 D. Bates
I. Hautekiet
25 I. Hautekiet
M. Fossey
13 M. Fossey
T. Mohr
7 T. Mohr
I. Karamoko
20 I. Karamoko
C. Nielsen
94 C. Nielsen
R. Said Ahamada
17 R. Said Ahamada
A. Adnane
11 A. Adnane

General Information

Date & Time
May 03, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 6 · Conference League Play-off Group
Stadium
Bosuilstadion
Capacity
16649
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
K. Clerkx
Jasper Vergoote
Michele Seeldraeyers
Martijn Tiesters

Expected Lineup

Referee : Jasper Vergoote

Starting XI ▼

41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
6.96
14
Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia Midfielder
6.9
56
Eran Tuypens
Eran Tuypens Midfielder
6.71
7
Gyrano Kerk
Gyrano Kerk Attacker
6.84
18
Vincent Janssen
Vincent Janssen Attacker
7.11
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Centre Back
6.88
5
Daam Foulon
Daam Foulon Left Back
6.82
8
Dennis Praet
Dennis Praet Central Midfield
6.92
30
Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott Attacking Midfield
6.98
33
Zeno Van Den Bosch
Zeno Van Den Bosch Right Back
6.85
78
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Central Midfield
6.42
Referee : Jasper Vergoote

Starting XI ▼

1
Matthieu Epolo
Matthieu Epolo Goalkeeper
7.06
11
Adnane Abid
Adnane Abid Attacker
6.85
17
Rafiki Saïd
Rafiki Saïd Attacker
6.83
3
Gustav Julius Mortensen
Gustav Julius Mortensen Left Back
6.67
4
David Bates
David Bates Centre Back
6.86
7
Tobias Mohr
Tobias Mohr Central Midfield
6.92
13
Marlon Fossey
Marlon Fossey Right Back
6.85
18
Henry Lawrence
Henry Lawrence Left Back
6.68
20
Ibrahim Karamoko
Ibrahim Karamoko Central Midfield
6.73
25
Ibe Hautekiet
Ibe Hautekiet Right Back
6.87
94
Casper Nielsen
Casper Nielsen Central Midfield
6.82

CONCLUSION

Antwerp's power and form edges position them as favorites in this Bosuilstadion showdown against Standard Liège. Home advantage amplifies their 2.3-point superiority, while superior recent metrics suggest control in key phases. Standard Liège must disrupt transitions to counter, but lacking granular efficiency or set-piece edges tilts scrutiny toward Antwerp's cohesion. Expect a tense affair where the hosts' structural depth could prove decisive, potentially securing a vital Conference League Play-off Group win. Antwerp's momentum hints at a positive result.