Gent (home)
- Gent have won none, drawn two and lost three of their last five matches.
- Gent will look to exploit a mismatch in the midfield when they host Anderlecht.
- Rik De Mil has been the coach since December 2025.
- Gent can set up with a back three or a back four and aim to build up in a measured way.
- Gent have failed to score in their last 2 matches.
Anderlecht (away)
- Anderlecht have won two and lost three of their last five matches.
- Jeremy Taravel took charge in February 2026.
- Anderlecht play a single-pivot, possession-based game with high-tempo pressing and vertical attacks.
- They will look to dominate central areas and create turnovers, leaving Gent more suited to counter-attacking.
Head-to-Head
- Anderlecht beat Gent 3-1 at home three weeks ago.
- The visitors have one win and one defeat from their last two away matches.
- Gent have won none, drawn one and lost one of their last two home matches.
- Anderlecht have won 2 of the last 3 H2H encounters between these sides, with Gent winning the other.
- In the Championship Group 2026, Anderlecht are 5W 4D 9L from 18 away games.
- In the Championship Group 2026, Gent are 8W 4D 6L from 18 home games.
Key Players
- Mihajlo Cvetkovic has scored 4 in 6 Championship Group appearances.
- He has scored 3 of Anderlecht’s last 7 goals.
- Gent’s recent scoring struggles make Cvetkovic a focal attacking threat.
Betting Insights
- The tip in the preview is BTTS - No at 2.23.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.77 is considered short by the preview.
- Gent have conceded an average of 1.11 at home in the Championship Group.
- Anderlecht have scored an average of 1.22 on their travels.
Prediction
Prediction: BTTS - No ( 2.23 ).
