In the fifth round of the Belgian Jupiler League, Anderlecht will take on Gent. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, starting at 20:30 CET. Here’s a preview and prediction for this upcoming game.
Anderlecht vs Gent: match preview
Anderlecht began the new Jupiler League season strongly with a 5-2 win against Westerlo and a 2-0 victory over Cercle Brugge. However, they faced a setback with a 2-3 loss against Waregem. They bounced back with a 2-0 win over Dender but then lost 0-2 to Royale Union SG and drew against Genk (1-1) and Antwerp (0-0). As a result, Anderlecht is currently sixth in the table with 11 points from seven matches, but they have a game in hand that could help them move closer to the top three.
Gent is positioned just one place below Anderlecht in seventh, having the same points but lagging due to goal difference. Their start to the season was rocky, with two losses in their first three games, but they have recently improved, recording two draws followed by two wins. Gent has also played seven matches and has a postponed fixture which could allow them to climb higher in the standings. Last season, Gent struggled in the championship group and missed out on European competition.
Match facts and H2H
- Anderlecht has not won in their last five matches, with three draws and two losses.
- Gent is unbeaten in their last four matches, with two draws and two wins.
- Gent has scored in 13 consecutive matches.
- The last match between these teams resulted in a 1-0 victory for Anderlecht.
- Last season, Anderlecht won three times against Gent, while Gent managed one win.
Probable lineups
- Anderlecht: Coosemans, Augustinsson, Hey, Sardella, Degreef, Kana, Llansana, De Cat, Vázquez, Huerta, Hazard
- Gent: Roef, Samoise, Kotto, Van Der Heyden, Leonardo Lopes, Gandelman, Ito, Delorge-Knieper, Kadri, Skóraś, Kanga
Prediction
Anderlecht is currently experiencing a rough phase, while Gent is in better form. Nevertheless, last season’s encounters mostly favored the hosts. Considering both teams’ current forms, it is likely that both will score in this match.