Club Brugge vs Antwerp prediction, odds and how to watch

Antwerp came back from three goals down to snatch a 4-4 draw against Genk in a match that looked extraordinary on the scoreboard but made considerable sense once you examined the underlying structure of both sides.

Club Brugge controlled every territory of this Belgian Pro League derby and won it with a first-half goal, but the scoreline flattered Cercle Brugge, who rode their luck in a match they were never close to winning.

Club Brugge host Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, and the question is simple. Who wants it more.

Club Brugge carry one of the most formidable home records in Belgian football into Sunday's clash with Genk, but the visitors arrive with enough attacking intent to make this more than a straightforward exercise.

Antwerp sit fourth in the early Belgian Pro League standings but carry a worrying defensive pattern at home, and Union Saint-Gilloise arrive with momentum from their opening two fixtures despite a very thin data trail.

Club Brugge have not conceded a single home goal in their last five matches, but Antwerp arrive at Jan Breydel in decent early-season form and carrying a real attacking threat. Something has to give.

Standard Liège have won just two of their last ten home league fixtures, and Antwerp arrive at Sclessin in superb early-season shape. The data points clearly towards the visitors.

Club Brugge travel to Lommel SK on Friday carrying one of the most convincing early-season records in the Belgian Pro League, with six goals scored, none conceded, and an xG differential that demands respect. The real question is whether Lommel can find any way to make this uncomfortable.