Antwerp put on a good performance in their away match against Cercle Brugge, securing a 1-0 victory. The first half was a balanced game with few chances in front of both goals. They started the second half better and managed to find the net in the 66th minute. From then on, they comfortably maintained the lead and took home the three points.

After three consecutive losses without scoring, they returned to winning ways with a significant 1-0 victory. This allowed them to reduce the gap to five points from the top four with one game less. A win in the upcoming match will bring them within two points and put them in contention for a European spot.

The only absence is that of the starting goalkeeper Buta (31/0).

The presence of Union Saint-Gilloise was disappointing in their home match against Club Brugge, where they suffered a defeat with 2-1. In the first half, they played with a passive role, but kept a clean sheet. In the 52nd minute, they fell behind in the score. In the 65th minute, their opponent was left with one player less, without being able to take advantage of it. In the 74th minute, they conceded a second goal, only to reduce the score to 2-1 in the 82nd minute, which was also the final result.

Their performance in the playoffs has been incredibly poor, as they come from four consecutive defeats. They have dropped from the top of the standings to 3rd place and they need a win to stay in touch with the top and reduce the gap to three points. They have a couple of home games upcoming, and the following week will be crucial.

Defender Leysen (4/0) is out, but his absence does not affect the team.