KAA Gent

vs

Royal Antwerp FC

Preview

Gent

• Gent have endured a poor run of form with no wins in their last five (D3, L2), failing to win their last 2 home matches in the league (D1, L1).
• The recent run has been worrying for Ivan Leko, who took charge in June 2025, and he has had to adjust to a new team that has a pragmatic 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 system at its heart.
• The Buffalos are a compact back three unit when out of possession, with the wing-backs providing width and the odd counter attack when in possession, a factor we consider in our KAA Gent vs Royal Antwerp FC betting tips.

Royal Antwerp

• Royal Antwerp FC have won 3 of their last 5 First Division A matches, including their last two.
• Royal Antwerp FC’s 3-5-2/3-4-3 system is based around a high press and should see the visitors dominate possession in a contest where they will aim to attack the wing-backs and the half-spaces in behind Gent’s defensive line.
• Joseph Oosting’s side, with Oosting having taken charge in December 2025, should have enough momentum to ensure that they make Gent work hard for the win on Sunday, something worth noting in this KAA Gent vs Royal Antwerp FC betting tips article.

Head-to-Head

Key Players

• Omri Gandelman is Gent’s main outlet in attack with seven league goals in 15 appearances, and has a supporting role in a 3-5-2 system.
• Vincent Janssen is the focal point of Antwerp’s attack and has 4 goals from 15 appearances this season.

Betting Insights

Prediction

• Sides to share spoils in top-heavy top-down battle.
• The clash of styles in midfield and the respective duels between the wide players should be fascinating and could hold the key to the result.