Antwerp – Lommel SK

Recent form · Written before the match

Antwerp lost 1-3 at Club Bruges on September 13, 0-2 against Union on September 20, and 1-5 at Westerlo on October 11, before beating Charleroi 3-0 on October 24. Lommel lost 0-1 against Club Bruges on September 4 and 0-5 at Union on September 12, drew 0-0 against Mechelen on September 19, beat Beveren 3-1 away on October 9, then drew 2-2 at Leuven on October 24.

The five matches shown therefore give Antwerp an irregular prior sequence and Lommel a more balanced record. Official statistics indicate 1.5 versus 1.1 goals, 11.6 versus 8.4 shots, and 5.1 versus 3 shots on target per match in Antwerp's favor.

No xG or comparable chance-quality indicator is provided. The results, minutes played, and rotations on November 1 have not been established.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The official record for this competition shows 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 wins between the two teams, with no documented recent Antwerp-Lommel precedent. No verifiable recent score between these clubs was found in the pages consulted; this does not allow a conclusion that there is no historical record at all.

Lommel-Beveren 2-2 in 2025-2026 concerns a different pairing and cannot be used as a direct head-to-head. Even an old precedent would have limited relevance if the squads or coaches have changed.

Absences and returns

No Antwerp absences or applicable suspensions have been confirmed by a sufficiently direct official source. A secondary page updated on October 31 lists Dries Wouters, Sam de Grand, Jhon Banguera and Ralf Seuntjens as absent for Lommel, but this status is not confirmed by the club or federation and does not guarantee their unavailability on November 7.

Context & news

The match is scheduled for November 7, 2026 at 19 h 45 UTC at Bosuilstadion, Antwerp’s stadium, in the Jupiler Pro League, matchday 11; the mention “Belgium First Div” is imprecise. The published standings place Lommel 8th with 12 points and Antwerp 11th with 10 points, but the exact number of matchdays displayed is inconsistent.

In the Antwerp scenario, home advantage and the higher volume of shots could allow increased attacking pressure, but its more permeable défense and inconsistent form limit this interpretation. In the Lommel scenario, its higher ranking, more balanced recent record, apparent defensive resilience and ability to score from set pieces could frustrate Antwerp, despite lower attacking output and the trip.

Lineups and squad

No official lineup has been published; the lineups are announced approximately one hour before kickoff. The starting goalkeeper and the uncertain starters are unknown.

Both teams should have benefited from comparable rest after a match scheduled for November 1, subject to postponement or rotation.