Gent vs Genk Prediction 18 May 2025
πThe clash between Gent and Genk promises to be intriguing, as both teams find themselves in challenging circumstances. Gent are going through a rough patch, having lost several matches in a row, which has impacted their standing in the league table. Meanwhile, Genk aim to maintain their hold on third place, showcasing consistent performances throughout the season. A tactical battle is anticipated, with a focus on defense and swift counterattacks.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 30 March 2025 and ended with a 4-0 scoreline. Here's a breakdown of the comparative statistics from that encounter (Genk were the home side):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
πStatistical preview of the official encounters between Gent and Genk:
- 52 matches played;
- home wins - 17, away wins - 22, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 68 for Gent, 79 for Genk;
- average goals in the first half - 1.33, in the second half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Gent - Genk
KAA Gent Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Belgian Pro League, where Gent hosted Antwerp. The match concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Gent vs Antwerp):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Gent are struggling with their form and continue to face challenges in attack, having failed to score at home in four consecutive matches. Their average goal tally is disappointing at just 1.13 goals per game, while they concede around 1.53 goals per match. Despite this, the team often displays disciplined defensive performances, thanks to their head coach. His style emphasizes ball control and the gradual development of attacking plays through the flanks.
Match Results: KAA Gent
Genk Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Belgian Pro League, where they faced Genk away. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for Brugge.
Here are the match statistics (Genk vs Brugge):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Genk hold third place and consistently deliver solid performances, even on the road. Their strength lies in their ability to swiftly transition from defense to attack, thanks to their pacey wingers and a reliable midfield core. While their recent outings haven't been particularly favorable, the stats from their matches against Gent highlight an advantage for the visitors: a 4-0 victory underscores this dominance.
Match Results: Genk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 52;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 13;
- Average first-half total: 1.33;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.65, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: KAA Gent (home) vs Genk (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 7 (0.37%) vs 7 (0.37%);
- Number of losses: 8 (0.42%) vs 4 (0.21%);
- Number of draws: 4 (0.21%) vs 8 (0.42%);
- Average goals scored: 1.58 vs 1.42;
- Average goals conceded: 0.84 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 1.4) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.3).
- KAA Gent have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 52;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 22, draws - 13.
- KAA Gent won with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of last 18 games against Genk (Premier Division).
- KAA Gent won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 home games against Genk (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.31, the guests - 1.52;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: KAA Gent vs Genk
- average total in the tournament: 2.66 vs 2.76;
- average total goals scored: 1.13 vs 1.66;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.68;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.97;
- KAA Gent: average total at home in the tournament - 1.42;
- Genk: average total away in the tournament - 1.47;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.4 (home - 0.2) vs 1.1 (away - 0.8).
- KAA Gent have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of last 17 home games against Genk (Premier Division).
- KAA Gent have scored under 1.5 goals in last 13 games.
- KAA Gent have scored under 1.5 goals in last 12 games (Premier Division).
- KAA Gent have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 home games.
- KAA Gent have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
KAA Gent: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.55; at home field - 5.16;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home field - 3.4.
Genk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.2.
- KAA Gent have taken under 4.5 corners in last 7 games (Premier Division).
- KAA Gent have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.24 (1.62 for home team and 1.62 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.6 (1.28 for home team and 1.32 for away team).
KAA Gent: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.84; at home - 1.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.8.
Genk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.42, away - 1.68;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 2.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 10 of last 11 KAA Gent games against Genk (Premier Division).
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in last 5 KAA Gent home games against Genk (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 52;
- both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 13 times.
Editor's Prediction
Taking into account the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, a reasonable prediction would be to bet on under 3.5 goals. This pick is supported by recent trends: it has hit in 19 of Genk's last 20 matches, and the home side's similarly low scoring patterns make this bet more than justified.
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