Bet on FCV Dender EH vs Royal Antwerp FC on Football

Royal Antwerp FC are likely favored to win based on their stronger recent Pro League form and squad depth compared to newly promoted FCV Dender EH. Early market projections for this 18 January 2026 fixture suggest Antwerp around 1.60–1.70 to win, FCV Dender EH near 5.00–6.00, and the draw about 3.80–4.00, reflecting Antwerp’s higher league standing and superior attacking quality with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between FCV Dender EH and Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League is scheduled to start on 18 January 2026 at 3:00 PM local time in Belgium, which is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1). This corresponds to 2:00 PM UTC for international viewers planning to follow the game live.

The game will be played at FCV Dender EH’s home ground, Van Roystadion, located in Denderleeuw, Belgium. Van Roystadion typically holds around 6,000 spectators, offering a compact, intense atmosphere that can amplify home advantage against bigger clubs like Royal Antwerp FC.

The most probable outcome is a Royal Antwerp FC win, with the away side likely priced near 1.60–1.70 on the moneyline due to their better squad depth, recent top-half Pro League performance, and experience in high-pressure fixtures. FCV Dender EH’s home odds in the 5.00–6.00 range and a draw around 3.80–4.00 suggest that while an upset is possible, bookmakers rate Antwerp as significantly more likely to take all three points.

Historically these clubs have met far less frequently than Antwerp’s traditional top-flight rivals, as FCV Dender EH have only recently returned to the top tier. In limited head-to-head encounters, Royal Antwerp FC generally hold the edge in wins, with Dender struggling to consistently take points off Antwerp, especially when Antwerp field their strongest XI.