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Antwerp - Club: The Club Facts

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After Tuesday's draw against KV Kortrijk, Club will take on Antwerp on Sunday afternoon. Fully prepared for this match? You can do so with the Club Facts!

The Match

The duel between the two oldest clubs in the Jupiler Pro League will take place for the 172nd time in First Division. The 85 previous moves to the Bosuil ended in 28 wins, 25 draws and 32 defeats.

Earlier this season, Club managed a 2-1 win over Antwerp. A goal by Ferran Jutglà was wiped out by George Ilenikhena. But in the 90th minute, Hans Vanaken ensured the victory.

If Club does not lose at Antwerp, it will be unbeaten for three months across all competitions. In the last 6 away games Club was able to win 5 times and played 1 draw. It has been 2 years since Club remained unbeaten on the road for that long.

Igor Thiago added another goal against KV Kortrijk. He is now co-top shooter in the Jupiler Pro League with 16 goals. Philip Zinckernagel is Club's assist king in the league. He already put 6 times a teammate on the way to a goal.

The opponent.

Antwerp is one of 3 clubs still unbeaten at home this season in the Jupiler Pro League (along with RSC Anderlecht and Club Brugge). After 23 playing days Antwerp is in 5th place with 38 points. Antwerp achieved the highest number of clean sheets this season (9).

Vincent Janssen is Antwerp's top shooter with 9 goals. Michel-Ange Balikwisha is the assistant king at Antwerp (6). He is missing through injury, as are Soumaïla Coulibaly, Ritchie De Laet and Anthony Valencia. Mandela Keita is suspended

Milestones

  • Simon Mignolet could be between the posts for the 230th time at Club. He may be in goal for the 125th match in a row at Club on Sunday.
  • Éder Balanta can complete his 130th match for Club.
  • If Casper Nielsen is in action, it will be his 75th match for Club.

Referee

The topper will be led by Jasper Vergoote. He is assisted by linesmen Michael Geerolf and Martijn Tiesters. The fourth official is Brent Staessens. Lothar D'Hondt takes his place behind the VAR screens. He is assisted by Romain Devillers and Roel Bensch.

He has already led Club's 4 matches this season: away at KAA Gent and Union, at home against Standard and Union. It is the first time he will whistle a duel between the two teams.

Relive the previous home game against Antwerp