Westerlo VS Royal Antwerp

Westerlo will head into this fixture missing three key first-team regulars through injury. Midfielder Dogan is sidelined with an ankle issue, while defender Muns and forward Zimba are also fully ruled out of contention. South Korean midfielder Yang Min-guk, who just claimed an Asian Games medal with his national side, has returned to the club setup, but the coaching staff will make a final call on his starting status right before kickoff. Over at Royal Antwerp, their midfield unit is also hit by notable absences. Midfielder Hamdawi is out with a hamstring problem, while Deve is serving a suspension after picking up a red card in the prior match. This double setback is set to significantly weaken their side's ability to win back possession in the middle of the park, and disrupt their usual build-up play through the midfield.