Back-to-back draws in the Jupiler Pro League have seen Gent fall seven points adrift of Union Saint-Gilloise at the top of the table. Can they get back to winning ways on matchday 16, or will Genk continue their solid home form? We’ve previewed the upcoming game, taking a look at some of the latest football betting odds.
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Jupiler Pro League: Genk vs Gent Preview
It’s been a tumultuous Jupiler Pro League campaign thus far for Genk. They are still trying to find their feet after losing two key players and currently sit in 6th place, 11 points adrift of the league leaders. They are not in the best form ahead of this match and won’t take much confidence from their home form.
While Genk rank second for points accumulated on the road, a mere 10 points in seven home games ranks them as the 11th best home team. They have failed to convert draws into wins on home soil, and come into this game having drawn five of their last seven at home.
Gent need a win if they are to keep pace with Union Saint-Gilloise at the top. They have slipped seven points behind the table toppers and risk losing touch with them and Anderlecht in second. They travel to the Cegeka Arena on the back of three consecutive away victories. They have lost only once away from since August.
Gent’s goalscoring has slowed down somewhat compared to the back end of last season, but they have made up for it by becoming more defensively solid. Only three teams have better defensive records than Gent overall, while only Cercle Brugge have conceded fewer away from home.
Latest Genk vs Gent Betting Odds
Genk are favourites to claim all three points on home soil at 2.15. Gent travel as 3.04 underdogs, while a draw is priced at 3.62. Both teams are expected to find the net with both teams to score heavily backed at 1.48.
Leading the odds to open the scoring is Gent’s Hugo Cuypers (6.00), with Genk’s Andi Zeqiri (6.50), Bryan Heynen (7.00) and Joseph Paintsil (7.00) not far behind.
Jupiler Pro League: Genk vs Gent Betting Tips
Draw and both teams to score – 3.90
Genk have already drawn seven matches at home in all competitions, as well as five of their previous seven. Gent have also drawn the big games more often than not, including back-to-back draws against Anderlecht and Union. They also drew four away matches in a row toward the end of September. There won’t be much separating these two sides on Sunday.
Under 2.5 goals – 2.40
We can’t see this being a high-scoring affair. Genk have improved defensively of late, especially at home – they have conceded just once in their last three home games. This bet has also landed in two successive matches for Gent. This could be a tighter game than people are expecting.
*Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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