Royal Antwerp v Barcelona Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona UCL Prediction

Royal Antwerp are having a decent season in the Belgian Pro League as they currently sit in fourth place with 30 points from the 17 games that they have played. In their last 10 matches in all competitions, they have picked up 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. They are averaging two goals a game so far this season, while they have been pretty tight in defense, conceding just 14 times in 17 league matches.

Barcelona are not doing as well in La Liga as their fans would have hoped for - they are currently sitting in 4th spot, 8 points adrift of Girona, who are surprisingly sitting at the summit. Over their previous ten matches, they have actually had the same run of results as Antwerp, which is 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 defeats. They are averaging just over 2 goals per game, but are conceding a few more than they would like.

When these two teams clashed in September, Barcelona came out on top 5-0, and it is hard to see anything other than a similar scoreline this time around. I am going to predict the Spanish side to win this match 4-0. They are vastly superior to their Belgian opponents and should have no problem dispatching them.

💯 Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona UCL Match Odds

Football bettors are spoiled for choice when it comes to the various markets - think of something that can happen in a football match, and you will likely be able to place a bet on it at all of the top sports betting sites. Out of all of the different markets, the three that I tend to pay the most attention to are match winner, both teams to score, and over/under 2.5 goals.

In the tables below, you will find the odds that five top bookmakers are offering at this moment in time for these markets in relation to this Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona match.

🏅 Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona: Match Winner

This is one of the simplest football bets out there because what you need to predict is the team that will go on and win the game, picking up the three points that are on offer. As you can see from the following table, Barcelona are the overwhelming favourites to go on and win the match:

Team
Royal Antwerp to Win	5.50	5.25	5.25	5.40	5.33
Barcelona to Win	1.52	1.57	1.52	1.59	1.58
Draw	4.30	4.33	4.35	4.50	4.33

⚽ Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona: Both Teams To Score (BTTS)

When you look at the both teams to score odds that the best sports betting sites are currently offering, you will see that they are backing both teams to find the back of the net. This is probably because Antwerp have been scoring for fun in the Belgian Pro League, while Barcelona have been conceding more than they usually would.

Yes/No
Yes	1.67	1.70	1.62	1.70	1.68
No	2.02	2.10	2.16	2.17	2.14

🥅 Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Those who do not want to bet on the winner of the match or whether both teams will find the back of the net can consider placing a bet on the total number of goals that will be scored in the game. The most popular option for such a market is Over/Under 2.5 goals - if you opt for over, you need at least 3 goals to be scored, while with the under market, you need there to be no more than 2 goals. As can be seen from the over/under goals odds in the following table, the bookmakers favour the over market.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.58	1.60	1.55	1.61	1.60
Under 2.5 Goals	2.28	2.30	2.27	2.38	2.36

1️⃣ Royal Antwerp Update

Royal Antwerp fans would have enjoyed their European adventure this season since it was their first time in the UEFA Champions League, but they would have hoped to have picked up at least one point at some time. They have only scored 3 goals in their 5 matches, and currently have a -12 goal difference. They are just playing for pride in this final match, so all the pressure is off them. They will be looking to give Barcelona some scare, but I am sensing that it will be a walk in the park for the La Liga side.

Mark van Bommel, the legendary Dutch player who played for some of the biggest European clubs, such as Barcelona, Milan, and Bayern Munich, is the current coach of Royal Antwerp. He will be happy at the fact that he only has two injuries to contend with, and these can be seen in the table below:

2️⃣ Barcelona Update

When it comes to the Champions League, Barcelona have a rich history as they have won this competition on four occasions. However, they have not won it since 2015, and their fans would not have expected to have to wait so long for more European success. In fact, out of the last nine editions since their win, they have only made it to the semi-finals on one occasion. I think it is safe to assume that they are at least going to make it to the knockout stages of the 23/24 edition.

Xavi will have several key players not available for this match due to injuries, and these can be seen in the table below. Despite the likely changes that he will make, they should have more than enough to come out on top with a comfortable win.

👕 Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona - Potential Lineups

✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast

This Antwerp vs Barcelona prediction was written by Sheldon Muchmore.

Sheldon is a tipster and betting expert from the United Kingdom who has a passion for a whole range of sports, particularly football, rugby, and cricket. He is an avid Aston Villa fan, so feel free to feel a bit of pity for him. He has been involved in the online gambling industry for a number of years now and has written a large number of predictions for a variety of sports including GAA, so he has built up a lot of sporting expertise over the years.