Westerlo vs Antwerp

Westerlo host Antwerp at Het Kuipje in Round 8 of the Belgian Pro League, with both sides needing a lift early in the season. Westerlo sit 8th with 10 points from seven games, while Antwerp languish in 13th on seven, so three points here matter for either club's momentum. Westerlo arrive in good form, winning three of their last five, including a 4-2 win over Standard Liège and a 4-0 romp at KV Mechelen, though a 0-4 loss at Lommel exposed defensive gaps. Antwerp are mired in a rough stretch of one draw and four losses, capped by a wild 4-4 draw with Genk. Watch Norman Bassette and creative spark Cameron Congreve for the hosts, while Michael Frey remains Antwerp's most reliable scoring threat. Antwerp hold the historic edge with seven wins to Westerlo's four, plus five draws. Given Antwerp's slump and Westerlo's sharper home form, the hosts look well placed here. Our prediction: 2-1