All eyes will be on Cegeka Arena as Genk and Gent battle for three valuable points on Sunday, 23 February 2025. View our free Genk vs Gent predictions below.
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Genk vs Gent predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of the last nine meetings between these teams.
- Four of Gent's last six First Division A games went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Genk have won six consecutive league matches.
- Gent won only one of their last 10 away games in the Belgian top flight.
Correct score prediction: Genk 1-0 Gent
Not only have Genk been the best team in Belgium this season, but they also have a near-perfect home record, with 12 wins and one draw in 13 First Division A games at Cegeka Arena.
On the other hand, Gent have struggled on the road, winning only three of 13 away games this season. All things considered, it will likely be business as usual for Genk.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Genk are clear favourites
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Genk have strung together a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions with five wins and a draw. They have been the best team in the Belgium top flight with an impressive eight point lead at the top of the table.
On the other hand, sixth-placed Gent have a modest 10-10-6 win-draw-loss record in 26 league matches this season. However, only three of those wins were on the road.
With that in mind, Racing Genk are the expected winners at 3/5 (1.60). Teams with these odds usually have a 62.5% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Genk led at the half-time break in five of their last six matches. On that note, HT Genk to win has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last four meetings between Genk and Gent, both teams have one win apiece with two draws between them.
Belgium First Division A 27/10/24
Gent
Genk
Belgium First Division A Play-Offs 02/06/24
Genk
Gent
Belgium First Division A 03/12/23
Genk
Gent
Belgium First Division A 08/10/23
Gent
Genk
Belgium First Division A 05/02/23
Gent
Genk
Genk preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
First choice goalkeeper Mike Penders was sent off last weekend and will not be available for selection. Yaimar Medina and Yira Collins Sor are still sidelined with muscle injuries for the league leaders.
Predicted lineup: Epolo (GK), Ditu, Smets, Sadick, Ouahdi, Heynen, Bangoura, Steuckers, Karetsas, Baah & Arokodare.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 03/05/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
L
Antwerp
1
Genk
0
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
D
Antwerp
1
Genk
1
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
2
Genk
1
Gent preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
For this game, Gent will remain without Aime Omgba (knee), Andrew Hjulsager (calf) and Max Dean (knee) because of injuries.
Predicted lineup: Roef (GK), Samoise, Watanabe, Kotto, Sonko, Lopes, Delorge, Brown, Gandelman, Gudjohnsen & Vanzeir.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
L
Antwerp
3
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
L
Club Brugge
4
Gent
1
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
L
Anderlecht
1
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
L
Anderlecht
5
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
L
Club Brugge
5
Gent
0
Player to watch: Tolu Arokodare
Tolu Arokodare opened the scoring when these teams met last October. The Nigerian forward is the league's top scorer with 15 goals in 26 appearances. He will fancy his chances against Gent once again.