Gent travel to Lotto Park this Tuesday to face Anderlecht in a rescheduled fixture from Matchday 5 of the Pro League.
Sitting 6th and 7th in the standings respectively, Anderlecht and Gent are level on points (11). The winner could create a small gap over their direct rival tonight.
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Anderlecht vs Gent: Match Preview
This game may not be decisive yet, but it’s close. A win would propel the victor onto the Jupiler Pro League podium after 8 matches, just behind Union Saint-Gilloise (20 points) and level with Sint-Truiden (14 points).
Despite a promising start to the season that hinted at a potential title race, Anderlecht have gradually lost ground and are currently on a three-match winless run in the league.
The departure of Kasper Dolberg has been strongly felt, and his replacement Luis Vázquez is still struggling to make his mark and deliver consistently up front.
This clash against a direct competitor will be the perfect test for Thorgan Hazard and his teammates.
Gent, on the other hand, are coming off a convincing 3-0 victory against bottom side Dender and remain firmly in the fight for a top-three finish.
Coach Ivan Leko can rely on his in-form Ivorian striker Wilfried Kanga, who has already netted 3 goals this season.
Anderlecht vs Gent: Betting Odds
*All odds subject to change
Anderlecht are considered slight favourites at 1.80. A draw is priced at 4.00, while a Gent victory is set at 4.30.
Anderlecht vs Gent: Betting Tips
Anytime Goalscorer – Luis Vázquez @ 2.75
The Argentine striker has yet to fully adapt to the Jupiler Pro League. Signed to replace Kasper Dolberg, Vázquez’s output so far has fallen short compared to the Dane. With just one goal in six league appearances, he still has everything to prove. However, in a crucial match like this, the former Boca Juniors forward could step up and finally kickstart his season.
Anytime Goalscorer – Wilfried Kanga @ 4.18
With 3 goals and 2 assists already this season, Kanga is Gent’s number one attacking weapon. Given the stakes of this encounter, we could see an open match with goals at both ends. Full of confidence after scoring a brace against Dender last weekend, the Ivorian striker will be aiming to repeat the feat on Tuesday.
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