Gent vs Genk Prediction
💥 The upcoming clash between Gent and Genk promises to be a real battle. Both teams are in commendable form: Gent have won 6 of their last 10 matches, while Genk remain unbeaten in their last five games. What can we expect from this encounter? Find out in the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 1-4 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Gent as the home side):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 5 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Gent and Genk:
- 53 matches played;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 23, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 69 for Gent, 83 for Genk;
- average first-half total - 1.36, second-half - 1.51;
- average goals per match - 2.87.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
KAA Gent Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League, with Oud-Heverlee Leuven as the home side and Gent as the visitors. The match concluded with a 4-0 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Gent vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 9 vs 0;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Gent, currently sitting fifth in the standings, are known for their aggressive attacking style. Over their last ten matches, the team has emerged victorious six times and suffered defeat on three occasions. They average 2.2 goals per game, but their defense remains a concern, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per match, highlighting the Buffalos' defensive vulnerabilities. Notably, their last encounter with Genk ended in a heavy 1-4 defeat on home turf.
Match Results: KAA Gent
Genk Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match in the Europa League, with Braga as the home side and Genk as the visitors. The match ended in a 4-3 victory for Braga.
Here are the match statistics (Genk vs Braga):
- Possession: 36% vs 64%;
- Corners: 2 vs 9;
- Fouls: 14 vs 6;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 6.
Genk sit in seventh place, showcasing impressive consistency with three consecutive wins followed by two draws, remaining unbeaten. The team boasts a solid defense, conceding an average of just 0.9 goals over their last ten matches, making their backline one of the strongest in the league. Despite their defensive prowess, they also possess the ability to surprise opponents with their attacking play, averaging 1.6 goals per match.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 53;
- First-half victories for the home team - 6; for the away team - 7; draws - 13;
- Average first-half total: 1.36;
- Today's home side averages 0.66 goals, while the visitors average 0.7.
First-half Statistics: Gent (home) vs Genk (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- Wins: 2 (33.33%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Losses: 1 (16.67%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Draws: 3 (50%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.29;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.57.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 1;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- Genk have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 53;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 23, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Gent vs Genk
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 46% vs 38%;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 1;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
- Gent have covered the +1.5 handicap at home in 7 consecutive matches.
- Gent have covered the +1.5 handicap at home in 6 consecutive matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.3, guests - 1.57;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.87;
- Both teams scored: overall - 30 times; at the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Gent vs Genk
- Average total in the tournament: 3.31 vs 2.69;
- Average goals scored: 1.69 vs 1.38;
- Average first-half total: 0.62 vs 0.77;
- Average second-half total: 1.08 vs 0.62;
- Gent: average home total in the tournament - 2.17;
- Genk: average away total in the tournament - 1.43;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 3) vs 1.6 (away - 2).
- Gent score less than 1.5 goals at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters (Premier League).
- Gent score less than 1.5 goals in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Gent: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.31; at home - 4.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 5.
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 6, away - 5.71;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; away - 3.8.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.2 (1.6 for the home team and 1.6 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.54 (1.27 for the home team and 1.27 for the visitors).
Gent: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.69; at home - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.6.
Genk: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.77, away - 2.29;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 53;
- Both teams scored overall - 30 times;
- At the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Gent vs Genk
- Total matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 11;
- BTTS for Gent at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS for Genk away - 6 (86%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS for Gent at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Genk away - 3 (60%).
- Genk score and concede in 13 of their last 15 matches (Premier League).
- Genk score and concede away in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on an analysis of the current form of the teams and statistical data from recent matches, we can anticipate an open game with plenty of chances at both ends. Both sides are motivated to secure a positive result to strengthen their positions in the Belgian league and to qualify for European competitions next season. Considering the historical trend of these encounters (Gent often scores less than two goals at home), we're betting on both teams to score. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.
Betting Tips: KAA Gent - Genk
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