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Standard Liege welcome Antwerp to Stade Maurice Dufrasne on Matchday 5 of the Pro League 2026/27 season. Both sides are separated by just one point in the standings, but the gap in form is more noticeable than the table suggests. Standard are unbeaten in four league games this term, while Antwerp arrive on the back of a jarring 1-4 defeat to Sint Truidense that exposed real defensive issues. The last time these two met at Dufrasne, Standard won 5-0, which adds a layer of pressure on Marvin Compper’s side heading into Saturday night.
Two players stand out heading into this fixture. Adnane Abid has been directly involved in four goals across his last four appearances for Standard, posting two goals and two assists, and his link-up with the forward line has been one of the more consistent attacking threads in Belgian football this early in the season. For Antwerp, Michael Frey leads the visitors’ attack with four goals in five matches, and his shot volume of 12 attempts shows he is never far from danger.
The hot stat from recent games: Antwerp have scored ten goals in their last five matches while also conceding nine, making them the most open side in this fixture by a distance. Standard’s own defensive record is not flawless either, but they have managed to keep that attacking output ticking over with nine goals in the same span.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Pro League 2026/27 – Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege |
| 🗓️ Date: | 05.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Standard Liege vs Antwerp Prediction
Standard Liege are the stronger side on current form and they hold home advantage at a ground where they just hammered this exact opponent 5-0 months ago. Vincent Euvrard’s team has picked up eight points from a possible twelve in the league, and their 4-2-3-1 structure has given them enough defensive organization to stay unbeaten while still scoring freely. We think a Standard Liege win is the most sensible bet here.
Antwerp’s attacking numbers look impressive on paper, but the 1-4 loss to Sint Truidense showed that their defensive shape can fall apart quickly. They commit 56 fouls across five matches compared to Standard’s 45, and their 3 yellow cards versus Standard’s 7 suggests they play a more passive style that may struggle to disrupt Standard’s midfield control. Standard’s pass accuracy is slightly lower but they win the ball back more efficiently with fewer fouls, which suits a home team looking to dictate tempo. Antwerp’s corner count of 26 shows they create plenty of wide pressure, so Standard’s backline will need to stay disciplined from set pieces.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Standard Liege to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Standard Liege have been building momentum steadily. They drew 2-2 with Cercle Brugge and then drew 3-3 with Mechelen in two competitive early-season games before beating RAAL La Louviere 2-0 and Leuven 2-1 in their most recent league fixtures. The Leuven win was particularly notable given Leuven are bottom of the table with zero points, but grinding out a 2-1 result against a side that desperate shows Standard know how to manage games. Their only blemish in the last 30 days was a 0-3 loss to Viktoria Koln, which came in a different competition context entirely. Across their last five games, they have scored nine goals and their attacking unit looks settled.
Antwerp’s recent run is harder to read positively. They beat Kortrijk 3-0 and Beveren 2-1 in league play, but sandwiched between those wins was a 1-2 defeat to Leyton Orient and then a wild 4-4 draw with Genk. The Genk draw showed attacking quality but also a back line that conceded four times. Then came the 1-4 collapse against Sint Truidense, a result that will concern Compper ahead of a trip to one of the league’s better-organized home sides. Antwerp have scored ten goals in five matches, but their defensive record over the same period tells a different story.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Standard Liege | Antwerp |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 6 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Standard Liege vs Antwerp stats page for more info.
Antwerp. Source: Official Facebook
The head-to-head record across the last six meetings shows Standard with the edge, winning three, drawing two, and losing one. Their 5-0 home win in the most recent Pro League Conference League fixture at Dufrasne is the standout result. Antwerp’s only win in that stretch came in a 2-1 away victory. Standard hold clear head-to-head dominance at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Standard Liege the favourite
- Moneyline Standard Liege 2.10 | Antwerp 3.15
- Draw 3.40
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
The bookmakers price Standard at around 2.10, which lines up with their 45% win probability estimate. Honestly, that feels like fair value given the home advantage, current form, and the head-to-head record. Antwerp at 3.15 reflects a side that has shown they can score goals but cannot be trusted defensively right now. The draw at 3.40 is the least appealing option given how open both teams play. We think the Standard win at 2.10 offers the best return for the risk involved.
Possible Starting Lineups
Standard Liege possible starting eleven
- GK: Matthieu Epolo
- DF: Marlon Fossey, Ibe Hautekiet, Gustav Julius Mortensen, Henry Lawrence
- MF: Casper Nielsen, Alexis Trouillet, Ibrahim Karamoko, Rayan Touzghar
- FW: Adnane Abid, Dennis Dargahi
Standard have been consistent with their 4-2-3-1 shape across recent matches. Matthieu Epolo starts in goal with eight saves in four appearances. The back four picks itself based on minutes played, with Hautekiet logging the most interceptions among defenders. In midfield, Casper Nielsen is the key figure with one goal and three assists across four games, while Alexis Trouillet provides the defensive cover. Adnane Abid and Dennis Dargahi lead the attack, and both have been on the scoresheet regularly. Bernard Nguene may push for a starting spot given his one goal and one assist, but Abid’s form makes him very difficult to drop.
Antwerp possible starting eleven
- GK: Taishi Brandon Nozawa
- DF: Yuto Tsunashima, Rein Van Helden, Eran Tuypens, Luca Schelfhout
- MF: Xander Dierckx, Modibo Fofana, Christopher Scott, Thibo Somers
- FW: Michael Frey, Ibrahim Salah
Antwerp also operate from a 4-2-3-1 base. Taishi Brandon Nozawa takes the gloves with ten saves across four games. The defensive unit has Tsunashima and Van Helden as the more reliable performers, with Van Helden also contributing a goal. Michael Frey is the main focal point up front with four goals and the highest shot volume on the team. Thibo Somers provides two assists from wide areas and is key to how Antwerp build attacks. Compper may shuffle the defensive shape after the Sint Truidense nightmare, but the personnel options are limited.
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Standard Liege. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Standard Liege are the right side to back in this one. They are unbeaten in four Pro League matches this season, they carry genuine goal threat from multiple positions, and they host a side that just shipped four goals to Sint Truidense. Antwerp will score, maybe, because Frey is always dangerous and their corner count shows they create chances. Both teams to score feels like a reasonable secondary market given how both sides have defended recently. We back Standard Liege to win, with both teams finding the net and the game finishing with at least three goals total. Standard scoring in both halves is the hot tip, given their consistent output and the pressure they apply through the full ninety minutes at Dufrasne.
