In the seventh round of the Belgian Jupiler League, Antwerp will face Gent at home. The match is set for Sunday, September 14, starting at 13:30 CET. Here’s an overview of the upcoming game.
Antwerp vs Gent: Match Preview
Antwerp has had a shaky start to their Jupiler League season, managing to earn points but lacking confidence. After two draws in their first matches, they secured a win, drew again, won another match, but then lost 0-2 to Westerlo right before the international break. With six rounds played, Antwerp is currently sixth with nine points. Last season, the team reached the championship group, which is their goal again this year, although it is challenging.
Gent, on the other hand, has had a rough start to the campaign. They lost their first match, won the next, but managed only two points from the subsequent three matches, resulting in two draws. Gent is now 13th with five points and in the relegation zone. There is still time to improve, but their early performance has been disappointing.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Gent hasn’t won in their last three matches: two draws and one loss.
- Antwerp has only lost once in their last eight encounters.
- Antwerp has conceded at least one goal in six straight games; Gent has done the same in three.
- Gent has scored in 13 consecutive matches.
- Antwerp is unbeaten at home for five matches, with four wins and one draw.
- In their last meeting, Antwerp defeated Gent 3-0.
Probable Lineups
- Antwerp: Toelen, Bozhinov, Van Den Bosch, Bale, Benitez, Verstraeten, Doumbia, Adekami, Somers, Janssen, Al-Sahafi
- Gent: Roff, Samoise, Paskotshi, Van Der Heyden, Essaoubi, Kadri, Handelman, Ito, Delorge-Knieper, Kenga, Sonko
Prediction
Both teams have had underwhelming performances in their opening matches. After the international break, they will be eager to improve, so it’s expected that both teams could score in this match.