It is fourth versus fifth in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday as Anderlecht host Gent. With just a single point separating the two sides, there is a lot to play for in this Matchday 15 fixture.
Belgian Giants Anderlecht are without a league title since 2017, and have faced some relatively turbulent times of late, while Gent have consistently flitted around the top six finishes in a similar time frame.
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Despite being Belgium’s most successful club, Anderlecht are in the midst of recovering from a few barren years. They have not won the Pro League since 2016-17, matching their longest run without winning a league title in their history. 2017 is also the year they won their last trophy (Belgian Super Cup), so fans of the Purple & White will want to put an end to that run as soon as possible.
As we enter Matchday 15 in the Pro League, it is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. Although Genk currently top the table by six points, positions second to sixth have only five points between them, with Anderlecht on 23 and this week’s opponents Gent on 22.
These two teams have identical results in the last five games (three wins, two draws and one defeat), offering more evidence of how close an encounter this is likely to be.
The last time these two met is an indication of that too, with Anderlecht emerging from the match as narrow victors in a 1-0 win. Given the tight league table and both clubs recent form, a draw seems a plausible result, though Anderlecht’s home advantage could tilt the scales slightly in their favour.
A low-scoring game is likely, as both teams have demonstrated defensive solidity in recent fixtures.
Anderlecht vs Gent Odds
*Odds subject to change
Anderlecht are favourites ahead of this one, with a home win priced at 1.90. An away win for Gent is priced at 3.90, while you can get the draw at 3.75.
Anderlecht vs Gent Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score – No @ 2.35
Recent defensive displays from both teams have been pretty good, so a clean sheet from either one of these teams seems a reasonable prediction.
Total Goals – Under 2.5 @ 2.20
So, with that being said, it seems sensible to expect a low-scoring game between these two sides, with no more than 2.5 total goals making sense, in theory.
Team Total Goals Odd/Even – Anderlecht Odd @ 1.86
You can probably see the theme emerging here – Anderlecht to win by the odd goal. We’re just not brave enough to actually try and predict the correct score!
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