Alex MacQuoid
Gent and Anderlecht clash at the Ghelamco Arena in a fixture that feels more tense than the table suggests. Gent, without a win in their last six, play desperate football. Anderlecht, not much brighter, come off a string of losses but scored plenty in the process. Max Dean’s persistent work up front for Gent is a beacon amid chaos, while Mihajlo Cvetkovic’s recent goalscoring for Anderlecht can unsettle even the best home defenses. If there’s a hot stat, it’s Gent’s jaw-dropping two goals from six Championship matches—nearly unheard of for a club with their pedigree. Both teams need points badly, but nerves and missed chances have defined their recent storylines.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Pro League 2025/26 Championship Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Ghelamco Arena, Gent |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10.05.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:30 CEST |
Gent vs Anderlecht prediction
We think the best value sits with a bet on Anderlecht to win or draw. Gent’s form has cratered—three points from three draws in six games and only two goals scored. Anderlecht are inconsistent, but they’ve found the net ten times in five, with three goals scored in their last head-to-head. Gent’s defense has looked porous, especially when pressed by attacking midfielders like Yari Verschaeren, who recently bagged two goals in six matches. With both sides racking up yellow cards (Gent: 12, Anderlecht: 14 over their last five), expect a choppy, aggressive affair. Gent’s ball retention has dipped (pass accuracy 57%), meaning more turnovers and counterattacks for Anderlecht. Anderlecht’s 76% pass accuracy and higher shot volume (89 shots to Gent’s 66) suggest more control and more chances.
Fouls come thick and fast—Gent with 57 in five, Anderlecht with 76—so free kicks will be plentiful. Cards and set-piece drama could punctuate the match, which works in Anderlecht’s favor with their dead-ball threats. We see Gent’s lack of scoring punch continuing.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Anderlecht Double Chance (X2) & Over 2.5 Goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Gent’s recent games are a mix of frustration and defensive grit. Last out, they fell 0-1 to Mechelen, never really threatening, short on ideas in the final third. This was a continuation of a worrying trend: Gent haven’t scored in four of their last five. Their best passage came against Royale Union SG (0-0) and Sint Truidense (0-0), but even then, offensive output was toothless. Only Wilfried Kanga, with two recent goals, looks likely to make something happen. Gent’s midfield, once an engine, is running on fumes—Aime Ntsama Omgba and Tibe De Vlieger combine for too few progressive passes, too many lost balls.
Anderlecht, on the other hand, lost 1-3 to Club Brugge, a tough opponent, but managed to keep things interesting with Tristan Degreef and Mihajlo Cvetkovic both getting into dangerous areas. Their last win, 2-1 over Mechelen, saw Adriano Bertaccini and Cvetkovic both score, showing attacking depth Gent can’t match right now. The back line is suspect—Moussa Diarra and Ludwig Augustinsson are prone to bookings and positional lapses—but their high passing numbers (over 3,000 passes in five games) point to spells of control Gent can only dream of.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Gent | Anderlecht |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 10 |
| Total shots | 66 | 89 |
| Corner kicks | 20 | 30 |
| Total fouls | 57 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 78 | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 11 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Gent vs Anderlecht stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gent the favourite
- Moneyline Gent 2.39 | Anderlecht 2.95
- Draw 3.45
- Over/Under Over 2.5 2.03 | Under 2.5 1.77
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 1.75 | No 2.10
Bookmakers give Gent the edge, but the form table screams the opposite. Anderlecht’s odds for an away win or draw are value—Gent’s home “advantage” vanished weeks ago. Over 2.5 goals looks appetizing with Anderlecht’s recent scoring and Gent’s defensive issues. Both teams to score is backed by their mutual defensive problems and Anderlecht’s aggressive approach. Even if Gent control the ball early, their habit of conceding and Anderlecht’s late surges point to goals both ways.
Possible Starting Lineups
Gent possible starting eleven
- GK: Davy Roef
- DF: Tiago Araújo, Siebe Van Der Heyden, Matties Volckaert, Daiki Hashioka
- MF: Tibe De Vlieger, Aime Ntsama Omgba, Leonardo Da Silva Lopes, Hong Hyun-seok
- FW: Wilfried Kanga, Max Dean
Gent will likely stick with their 4-2-3-1. Roef is a lock in goal, Van Der Heyden anchors the back four. De Vlieger and Omgba hold midfield, tasked with breaking up Anderlecht’s rhythm. Kanga and Dean up top—they haven’t scored much, but if Gent find a goal, it’s probably from one of them. Watch Kanga for his movement and tireless pressing. Michał Skóraś could appear off the bench for an impact.
Anderlecht possible starting eleven
- GK: Justin Heekeren
- DF: Killian Sardella, Ludwig Augustinsson, Ali Maamar, Moussa Diarra
- MF: Marco Kana, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Yari Verschaeren, Mats Rits
- FW: Mihajlo Cvetkovic, Adriano Bertaccini
Anderlecht should match Gent’s 4-2-3-1. Heekeren in net is steady, Diarra and Augustinsson aggressive fullbacks. Kana and Saliba provide a technical base, with Verschaeren and Rits offering creativity. Bertaccini and Cvetkovic spearhead the attack—both have goals in them. Watch Cvetkovic closely; he’s clinical and drifts into dangerous pockets. Their squad’s mix of youth and experience sometimes leads to lapses, but they play fast, direct, and will test Gent’s defense all afternoon.
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Anderlecht. Source: Official X/Twitter. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
Gent look short on ideas and short on confidence. Anderlecht’s defense is suspect, but their attack is clicking, with Cvetkovic and Bertaccini both sharp lately. Gent’s habit of fouling and losing midfield battles spells trouble against Anderlecht’s technical players. Our punters say Anderlecht double chance (X2) with over 2.5 goals is the play. Gent might score, but Anderlecht’s extra energy and sharper finishing make them the likelier winners in this fraught, scrappy encounter.
