Royal Antwerp - KV Kortrijk predictions and free betting tips [11/08/2023]

This Sunday will see the 3rd round of the Pro-League casting "Antwerp" against "Kortrijk". The match promises to be exhilarating. The game is set to be held at "Bosuilstadion". Let's delve into this and discern what we can wager on.

"Antwerp"

Last year, the team displayed an incredible end to the season, thanks to which they were crowned champions of Belgium and won the cup. Already early in this season, "Antwerp" has bagged another title, this time the Belgian Supercup. The reigning champions have not yet significantly asserted themselves in the first two rounds of the national championship. Initially, the team secured a victory with a minimal score over "Cercle Brugge" thanks to an own goal. In the last round, they fell to "Anderlecht," with Kasper Dolberg successfully executing a penalty (1:0).

"Kortrijk"

Last year, "Kortrijk" barely managed to avoid relegation, thanks to their unexpected victories over the leaders of the league table. In the end, they settled in at 14th place. The start of the new season has been rather bleak for the club. In the first round, they were bested by "Gent" with a score of (2:3). In the next match, they were narrowly defeated by "Sint-Truiden" on their home ground. In that match, "Kortrijk" could only manage a single shot on target.

Head-to-Head

The teams met twice in the previous season. In the first match, "Kortrijk" emerged victorious with a score of (2:1). That game ended "Antwerp's" winning streak. However, in the rematch, "Antwerp" claimed a narrow victory.

Prediction

"Antwerp," the reigning champions, are clearly the favourites. Last year, the chasm between the teams was significant, and this season seems unlikely to tell a different tale. "Kortrijk" remains a candidate for relegation, as demonstrated in the opening matches. Therefore, I propose a wager on a victory for "Antwerp" with a handicap (-1.5).