Antwerp vs SK Beveren preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Bosuilstadion Sun, 9 Aug - 5:15 PM
Pro League
AntwerpANT
2 1
SK BeverenWAB
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 5:15 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Michael Frey - 62', 86'
Goal
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Goal
Chris Lokesa - 29'

CONTEXT

Antwerp hosted SK Beveren and emerged victorious with a final score of 2-1 after a challenging first half. The visitors took the lead before the break, leading 0-1 at halftime. However, the home team adjusted effectively in the second period to score twice and claim the points. With both teams holding 50 percent possession, Antwerp's dominance was evident in their expected goals figure of 2.92 against 0.83 for the opposition. The outcome proved consistent with the pre-match expectations for the stronger side. No dismissals occurred during the contest, allowing for a full-strength battle throughout. This result highlighted Antwerp's ability to overcome initial setbacks through superior attacking output.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Antwerp showed a significant deviation of 100 percent from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expected patterns for the stronger team.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was consistent with the xG differential of 2.09.
  • Market alignment: The result was aligned with market expectations for Antwerp as favorites.
  • xG expectations: Antwerp exceeded xG expectations with 2.92 compared to Beveren's 0.83.
  • Event impact: The second-half comeback had a major impact on securing the 2-1 win.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued, resulting in no distortion to the match dynamics.
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
W. De Cremer
W. De Cremer
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Hillaert
M. Hillaert
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
W. Cochet
W. Cochet
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Ledda
M. Ledda
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Antwerp F. Haroun
F. Haroun
VS
SK Beveren T. Bakens
T. Bakens
1.13
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Westerlo Rank: 72 W
Genk Rank: 79 D
OH Leuven Rank: 68 L
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 75 L
Standard Liège Rank: 74 L
Westerlo Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
73.21
36.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Antwerp
SK Beveren
Power Score
73.21
36.44
League Position
7
13
Global Rank
195
460

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.

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vs
Antwerp — Opponent-weighted form score
SK Beveren — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Antwerp SK Beveren

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Antwerp

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

SK Beveren

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Antwerp ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy SK Beveren
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.20
26.80
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.80
44.20
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Antwerp — Efficiency Index
vs
SK Beveren — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Antwerp
SK Beveren
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Antwerp
vs
SK Beveren
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Antwerp SK Beveren
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
8%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.37 vs -0.07
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Antwerp SK Beveren
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
13%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.07 vs -0.37
Antwerp
SK Beveren
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Antwerp
vs
SK Beveren
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Antwerp SK Beveren
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Antwerp 0.31
SK Beveren 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Antwerp SK Beveren
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Antwerp 0.02
SK Beveren 0.03
Antwerp
SK Beveren
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ANT had peak pressure around 73'.
  • ANT started the game with stronger pressure.
ANT Pressure WAB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ANT reached the top pressure at 73' (98.01).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 05:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Bosuilstadion
Capacity
16649
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Wesli De Cremer
Mathias Hillaert
Wouter Cochet
Massimiliano Ledda

Statistics

Possession
ANT
50%
WAB
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 3
62 Dangerous attacks 48
50 Possession 50
5 Corners 3
7 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

87 Ball Safe 96
5 Goal Kicks 9
13 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 22
38 Successful Headers 20
2 Assists 1
1 Injuries 1
19 Dribble Attempts 15
9 Successful Dribbles 6
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

125 Attacks 123
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

47 Long Passes 74
475 Passes 481
379 Successful Passes 376
80 Successful Passes Percentage 78
14 Key Passes 8
20 Successful Long Passes 37
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

Defensive

3 Saves 5
20 Tackles 22
9 Interceptions 6
73 Duels Won 62

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 26
7 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
15 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Wesli De Cremer

Starting XI ▼

41
Taishi Brandon Nozawa
Taishi Brandon Nozawa Goalkeeper
6.98
4
Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima Defender
7.21
17
Semm Renders
Semm Renders Defender
6.69
28
Luca Schelfhout
Luca Schelfhout
Defender46'
6.57
20
Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden Defender
7.08
27
Eran Tuypens
Eran Tuypens Defender
6.17
80
Carlos Daniel Mejia Klinger
Carlos Daniel Mejia Klinger
Attacker46'
7.23
6
Jules Ahoka Jules
Jules Ahoka Jules Midfielder
7.74
14
Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx Midfielder
6.22
24
Thibo Somers
Thibo Somers (C) Midfielder
6.79
25
Modibo Fofana
Modibo Fofana Midfielder
6.86
18
Gerard Vandeplas
Gerard Vandeplas
Attacker66'
6.63
77
Ibrahim Salah
Ibrahim Salah Midfielder
6.6
7
Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia
Attacker66'
7.28
9
Michael Frey
Michael Frey Attacker
2
8.57
Referee : Wesli De Cremer

Starting XI ▼

1
Johannes Schenk
Johannes Schenk Goalkeeper
7.3
3
Viktor Boone
Viktor Boone Defender
6.48
35
Yoni Gomis
Yoni Gomis
Defender11'
6.75
4
Christophe Janssens
Christophe Janssens Defender
6.52
21
Laurent Jans
Laurent Jans (C) Defender
6.63
31
Bruno Godeau
Bruno Godeau Defender
6.8
2
Dominic Thompson
Dominic Thompson
Defender80'
6.2
5
Chris Lokesa
Chris Lokesa Midfielder
7.5
44
Cheick Condé
Cheick Condé
Midfielder80'
6.49
8
Ferre Slegers
Ferre Slegers Midfielder
6.69
10
Guillaume De Schryver
Guillaume De Schryver
Midfielder67'
6.55
18
Sieben Dewaele
Sieben Dewaele Midfielder
6.79
22
Christian Brüls
Christian Brüls Midfielder
7.81
34
Kurt Abrahams
Kurt Abrahams Midfielder
6.86
17
Jearl Margaritha
Jearl Margaritha
Attacker67'
6.52
92
Lennart Mertens
Lennart Mertens Attacker
6.84

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Anthony Valencia
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+5'
90+1'
Event
Christian Brüls
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Luca Schelfhout
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
89'
Event
Michael Frey
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
86'
82'
Event
Jearl Margaritha
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Geoffry Hairemans → Carlos Daniel Mejia Klinger
9th Substitution
80'
80'
Event
Cheick Condé → Chris Lokesa
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Dominic Thompson → Bruno Godeau
10th Substitution
67'
Event
Jearl Margaritha → Kurt Abrahams
6th Substitution
67'
Event
Guillaume De Schryver → Ferre Slegers
7th Substitution
Event
Anthony Valencia → Ibrahim Salah
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Gerard Vandeplas → Modibo Fofana
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Michael Frey
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
62'
Event
Carlos Daniel Mejia Klinger → Eran Tuypens
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Luca Schelfhout → Semm Renders
3rd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
40'
Event
Sieben Dewaele
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
29'
Event
Chris Lokesa
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
29'
Event
Chris Lokesa
1st Yellowcard
11'
Event
Yoni Gomis → Viktor Boone
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Christophe Janssens takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Christophe Janssens takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Anthony Valencia receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Anthony Valencia receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-1.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Anthony Valencia receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Christophe Janssens takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Gerard Vandeplas takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Christian Bruls receives a yellow card.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michael Frey takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jearl Margaritha.
80
Update Update
Dominic Thompson comes on for Bruno Godeau.
80
Update Update
Cheick Conde comes on for Chris Lokesa.
77
Attempt Attempt
Christian Bruls takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Attempt Attempt
Jearl Margaritha takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Left-footed shot saved.
74
Attempt Attempt
Jearl Margaritha takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot with the right foot is blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Luca Schelfhout takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
69
Attempt Attempt
Yuto Tsunashima attempts a header but misses the shot.
69
Attempt Attempt
Yuto Tsunashima attempts a header but misses the shot.
69
Update Update
Rein Van Helden's header is blocked.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Update Update
Guillaume De Schryver comes on for Ferre Slegers.
67
Update Update
Jearl Margaritha comes on for Kurt Abrahams.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Anthony Valencia comes on for Ibrahim Salah.
66
Update Update
Gerard Vandeplas comes on for Modibo Fofana.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michael Frey takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Michael Frey scores, making it 1-1.
61
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Salah takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Left-footed shot missed.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Michael Frey scores, making it 1-1.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lennart Mertens Head Shot Missed
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Update Update
Offside.
46
Update Update
Luca Schelfhout comes on for Eran Tuypens.
45
Attempt Attempt
Modibo Fofana takes a left-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Lennart Mertens takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Kurt Abrahams takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sieben Dewaele.
34
Attempt Attempt
Christian Bruls takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Michael Frey takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Chris Lokesa takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
29
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Chris Lokesa.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Chris Lokesa scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Christian Bruls.
23
Attempt Attempt
Michael Frey's right-footed shot is saved.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Jules Ahoka takes a right-footed shot but misses.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Update Update
Yoni Gomis is on, and Viktor Boone is off.
6
Update Update
Offside.
3
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Salah takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Wesli De Cremer.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Antwerp 2-1 SK Beveren. Structural assessment: Antwerp exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.