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Belgium First Division A - Ghelamco Arena
Two of the First Division A's European hopefuls go head-to-head this weekend and we're providing you with our predictions for Gent vs Antwerp. Just two points and one position separate Antwerp from Gent in the league table, and we're expecting a tight and tense meeting between the pair this weekend.
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Gent vs Antwerp predictions: Can Antwerp pinch all three points?
| 🔥Hot Tip | Antwerp Double Chance |
| ⚽ Correct Score prediction | Gent 0-1 Antwerp |
| ⚽ Total Goals prediction | Under 2.5 Goals |
Gent lost their last home game against Cercle Brugge but returned to winning ways against Eupen last weekend. Antwerp suffered a surprise defeat in their own backyard against Mechelen in their last league game but did win 4-0 in their last away game against RWDM.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers predicting a close game
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Gent edge the latest odds for Sunday's match and that might have something to do with their 2-0 win away at Eupen last time out. Antwerp might have lot their last league game but the visitors have had more time to prepare for this game with Gent involved in European action in midweek.
Last five H2Hs: Antwerp dominate the recent meetings
Belgium First Division A 01/09/24
Gent
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 27/09/23
Antwerp
Gent
Belgium First Division A 25/08/23
Antwerp
Gent
Belgium First Division A 07/01/23
Antwerp
Gent
Belgium First Division A 28/08/22
Gent
Antwerp
Antwerp have won five of their last six league meetings with Gent but the pair did play out a goalless draw in their last encounter back in September.
Team news and form guide
Gent: Lost four of their last six in all comps
The hosts could be without Daisuke Yokota, Sven Kums, Andrew Hjulsager and Paul Nardi for Sunday's clash with Antwerp.
Predicted lineup: Schmidt (GK), Mitrović, Kandouss, Brown, Watanabe, De Sart, Gerkens, Hong, Samoise, Depoitre & Sonko
Belgium First Division A 07/02/25
D
KV Mechelen
3
Gent
3
Belgium First Division A 02/02/25
W
Anderlecht
0
Gent
1
Belgium First Division A 26/01/25
D
OH Leuven
0
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 17/01/25
D
Charleroi
1
Gent
1
Belgium First Division A 12/01/25
D
FCV Dender EH
0
Gent
0
Antwerp: Won three of their last five outings
Ritchie De Laet, Anthony Valencia and Björn Engels make up the three main injury concerns for the visitors ahead of their trip to Gent.
Predicted lineup: Butez (GK), Alderweireld, Wijndal, Bataille, Van den Bosch, Ekkelenkamp, Keita, Doumbia, Janssen, Ejuke & Ondrejka
Belgium First Division A 09/02/25
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Anderlecht
2
Antwerp
0
Belgium Cup 06/02/25
D
Anderlecht
2
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 02/02/25
W
Club Brugge
1
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 24/01/25
D
Sint-Truidense
1
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 19/01/25
W
Westerlo
2
Antwerp
3
Our free expert picks: Antwerp to continue unbeaten run against Gent
Gent are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 40.8%, but we're backing Antwerp to come away with at least a point on Sunday. For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Both Teams to Score market.
You can back BTTS in this game at 4/6 (1.67) which has a probability of 60%, or you could go with BTTS – No at 13/10 (2.30) with a probability of 43.5%.
Hot tip – Antwerp or Draw
- Antwerp have gone nine games unbeaten against Gent, picking up two draws and seven wins.
- Antwerp have only lost two of their last six matches in all competitions.
Other tips
Gent 0-1 Antwerp
- Three of Antwerp's last five wins against Gent have arrived via a 1-0 scoreline.
- Gent have lost two of their last five matches 1-0.
Under 2.5 Goals
- Four of Gent's last five matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Four of Antwerp's last six outings have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Player to watch – Michel Balikwisha
Balikwisha is developing well at Antwerp since his move from Standard Liege in 2021. The 22-year-old has scored five goals and provided five assists in the First Division A this season, making him the club's most creative player as well as one of their top goalscorers.
A young forward impressing
Balikwisha needs to add more goals to his game but after scoring four in his first season, the young forward got seven in the last campaign and looks odds on to improve on that total this time around.
