Royal Antwerp FC has made a positive start in the Jupiler Pro League with six points and a good atmosphere within the club. Coach Marvin Compper sees this start as important after his late appointment, while Sunday brings a new test with the home match against KRC Genk.
Compper holds on to a positive mood
Antwerp started the new season with two wins. Against promoted SK Beveren, it was 2-1, and then the team also won convincingly with 0-3 on a visit to KV Kortrijk. Those six points follow a disappointing season and give the team an different starting position in the first weeks of the competition.
Antwerp without Jules Ahoka against KRC Genk
The next task is a home match against KRC Genk. Compper sees opportunities for his team, which wants to continue the first two matches with a positive attitude. The match must show whether Antwerp can confirm the strong season start against an opponent like Genk. Antwerp will have to do without Jules Ahoka against Genk. The Congolese midfielder is on the verge of leaving for Sunderland. The club receives over ten million euros for the transfer. With a league standing of 3rd in the Jupiler Pro League, 7 points, 2W-1D-0L from 3 games, and a recent form of DWW, Antwerp has laid a solid foundation for the rest of the season. The team has scored 9 goals and conceded 5 goals, with a goal difference of +4.
Conclusion
Antwerp has made a positive start and will have to continue to perform to stay high in the rankings. With the upcoming match against Kortrijk on 2027-02-13, the team will have to remain focused on earning points.
