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Akcel United Brussels vs Antwerp Anchors, EB, Today Match Prediction
AUB vs ANAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Akcel United Brussels won the toss and choose to bowl first
Antwerp Anchors beat Akcel United Brussels by 39 runs
The Super Four lineup is now locked in. Akcel United Brussels topped the league stage with 6 points from four matches, winning two and seeing two washed out. Antwerp Anchors follow with 5 points after two wins, one defeat, and a washout. The winner here takes a giant stride towards the final.
- In their only league meeting, Brussels chased down 175 versus Antwerp with four wickets in hand. Dale Phillips anchored the chase with an unbeaten 42, while Jason Roy (32) and Alex Hales (15) provided a rapid 50‑run opening stand.
- Brussels have the tournament`s most destructive top order. Tom Fraser Rogers smashed 86 runs from just 41 balls across his two innings with a strike rate of 209.76.
- Former Namibia international David Wiese remains the marquee threat for the Anchors, with seven wickets at an economy of 9.11.
Back Akcel United Brussels to win this Super Four opener!
| Tournament: | EUT20 Belgium, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, Belgium, Belgium |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 16.3°C|Partly cloudy |
AUB vs ANAN Match Prediction & Analysis
The business end of the tournament has officially arrived as league-leaders Akcel United Brussels take on the dangerous Antwerp Anchors in the opening fixture of the Super Four stage. Brussels secured the top spot in the standings with 6 points, remaining entirely undefeated through a chaotic league phase heavily impacted by unpredictable weather. The Anchors finished hot on their heels with 5 points, booking their playoff ticket with a clinical 46-run victory over the Liege Red Lions. This clash is a massive high-stakes rematch of their Match 4 encounter, where Brussels successfully chased down a formidable target of 175 with just one over to spare.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUB
W
W
AUB
174/9 in 20.0 8.7
178/6 in 19.0 9.37
159/7 in 20.0 7.95
124/4 in 12.5 9.66
ANAN
W
W
L
ANAN
105/9 in 14.0 7.5
112/5 in 12.3 8.96
174/9 in 20.0 8.7
178/6 in 19.0 9.37
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Akcel United Brussels Preview
Akcel United Brussels enter the playoffs as the form team of the tournament, fielding a balanced roster that has comfortably adapted to every tactical challenge. Their batting strategy revolves around pure aggression at the top, exemplified by Thomas Fraser Rogers, who has bludgeoned 86 runs in just two innings at an astonishing strike rate of 209.76.
Jason Roy and Alex Hales are proven match-winners at the top, who can strike at over 150 consistently. Meanwhile, Andries Gous and Dale Phillips anchored the middle order with 59 and 55 runs, respectively. Rilee Rossouw is yet to fire, but his class is undeniable.
The bowling department has mirrored the efficiency of their top order, showing great skill in picking up wickets during defensive phases. Seamers Jack Jarvis and Khalid Ahmadi have been the main spearheads, capturing 5 wickets apiece while bowling tough overs. Left-arm speedster Sheldon Cottrell brings invaluable international experience to the powerplay, while Danru Ferns adds brilliant variation to the middle overs, having already picked up a 3-wicket haul against this exact opponent. If their defensive lines hold strong against Antwerp's power hitters, Brussels will be incredibly tough to stop.
Akcel United Brussels Predicted Playing XI:
Andries Gous (WK), Jason Roy, Rilee Rossouw (C), Tom Fraser Rogers, Dale Phillips, Dawood Ahmadzai, Khalid Ahmadi, Shagharai Sefat, Jack Jarvis, Danru Ferns, Sheraz Sheikh
Akcel United Brussels Key Players From Previous Game Of EUT20 Belgium, 2026
Akcel United Brussels Actual Playing XI:
Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell, Andries Gous, Rilee Rossouw, Khalid Ahmadi, Danru Ferns, Jack Jarvis, Dale Phillips, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Chris Greaves
Antwerp Anchors Preview
The Antwerp Anchors come into this fixture filled with confidence, taking the top spot in the group stage, going undefeated. In their league fixture, Moeen Ali’s 72 off 39 balls against JB Bruges was the standout individual performance of the tournament - an innings of controlled aggression that featured seven fours and five sixes. Martin Guptill has been steady at the top, his 44 against Brussels setting the platform for the middle order. Mark Watt‘s 50 off 27 balls against Liege Red Lions came at No. 7 and showcased the depth in the lineup.
The bowling attack is led by David Wiese, who has taken seven wickets at an economy of 9.11. Jonathan Smit has also taken six wickets, providing control through the early overs. Mark Watt and Ruben Trumpelmann have chipped in with five wickets each, while the return of Tristan Luus (3/16 are his best figures in the tournament) adds another seam option. Moeen Ali‘s off‑spin gives the captain a fifth bowling option, and his experience in high‑pressure situations will be invaluable.
Antwerp Anchors Predicted Playing XI:
Martin Guptill (C), Max Chu (WK), Moeen Ali, Tom Moores, Wihan Lubbe, Mark Watt, Sher Ali, Jonathan Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, David Wiese, Tristan Luus
Antwerp Anchors Key Players From Previous Game Of EUT20 Belgium, 2026
Antwerp Anchors Actual Playing XI:
Hardus Viljoen, Jabar Jabarkhel, Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Max Chu, Moeen Ali, Wihan Lubbe, Mark Watt, Jonathan Smit, David Wiese, Tristan Luus
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast indicates cool and highly overcast conditions throughout the afternoon, with temperatures hovering around 16 degrees Celsius. There is a notable 35% chance of light, intermittent showers during the match window, meaning ground staff will remain on alert, and short interruptions could alter game strategies.
AUB vs ANAN Pitch Report
The Stars Arena in Hofstade, Zemst, has offered a fairly even contest between bat and ball during the EUT20 Belgium, though recent matches have tilted slightly in favour of teams batting second. That preference is also reflected at the toss, with captains choosing to field first in six of the opening 11 games at the venue.
The first-innings totals from the last five completed matches read 159, 166, 174, 121, and 178, resulting in an average of 159.6. The lowest of those scores, however, came in a rain-affected 10-over fixture. Taking only the full-length 20-over games into account, the average climbs to 169, suggesting that sides batting first should be aiming for at least 170-plus to put themselves in a strong position.
Run-scoring has generally become easier during the middle phase and towards the end of the innings. Antwerp Anchors made 178/9 in the most recent completed match at the venue, while Akcel United Brussels chased down 178 inside 19 overs earlier in the competition. The tied encounter between JB Bruges and Ghent Gladiators also produced matching scores of 166. With multiple successful run chases already seen here and rain always a possibility, teams winning the toss may keep opting to bowl first whenever conditions allow.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the coin flip will almost certainly choose to field first without much hesitation. Out of the 11 matches played across the tournament layout so far, 6 captains winning the toss have chosen to bowl first. Given the high frequency of passing showers at Hofstade, teams heavily prefer to chase, allowing them to track an adjusted, precise target if DLS calculations become necessary.
AUB vs ANAN
Winning Prediction
Akcel United Brussels enter the contest with a slight tactical advantage due to their superior scoring rate in the powerplay and their previous head-to-head success against this bowling attack. The explosive form of Fraser Rogers and the stability of Gous give Brussels a highly flexible batting plan that can weather early wickets. Antwerp Anchors have the necessary tools to fight back through the all-round skills of David Wiese and Moeen Ali, but their top order has occasionally shown vulnerability against high-quality pace. Expect Brussels to utilize their batting depth effectively to secure a hard-fought victory and maintain their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Back Akcel United Brussels to win this Super Four opener!
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