This weekend’s big Jupiler Pro League match sees third-place Gent welcome second-place Anderlecht to the KAA Arena in what could prove a vital game in the title race. We’ve previewed the upcoming match as both teams look to close the gap on football betting favourites Union Saint-Gilloise.
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Gent vs Anderlecht Preview
Gent prepare to host Anderlecht following back-to-back 3-1 victories over Standard Liege and Charleroi in the Jupiler Pro League. These victories have seen them remain within five points of league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise.
Anderlecht have now won four of their previous five league matches following an impressive 3-0 victory against Cercle Brugge. They now sit four points behind Saint-Gilloise. With the table-toppers facing bottom of the league this weekend, neither Gent nor Anderlecht can afford to drop points in this match-up, or they could risk falling further behind the in-form Union.
Gent will be brimming with confidence, especially on home soil. They have won eight and drawn two matches in all competitions at home this season. Only Anderlecht and Union have claimed more points from home matches than Gent.
Anderlecht have been in fine form this campaign, however, they have faltered on the road at times. They have lost away from home against St. Gilloise and Genk, as well as drawing against Genk and Kortrijk. Things don’t get any easier as they face the high-flying Gent.
Gent have typically had the better of this fixture in recent times. They have won the last four, three of which were league games that they won 1-0. The other was a victory on penalties in last season’s Belgium Cup final.
Jupiler Pro League Betting Odds
Hosts Gent are favourites to take all three points at 2.14, while Anderlecht are 3.04 underdogs. The draw is priced at 3.67. Despite Anderlecht’s goalscoring woes in this fixture, both teams to score is heavily backed at 1.57, while either team to keep a clean sheet is at 2.30.
Gent’s Hugo Cuypers is favourite to open the scoring at 5.10, followed by Tarik Tissoudali (6.00) and Gift Orban (6.50). Kasper Dolberg is Anderlecht’s most likely to break the deadlock and is placed at 7.40.
Jupiler Pro League: Gent vs Anderlecht Betting Tips
Gent win and both teams to score – 3.77
It wouldn’t be wise to bet against Gent on home soil given they are undefeated to date. However, we expect this to be a tight game. Gent haven’t kept a clean sheet in five Jupiler Pro League games, so they will likely need to outscore Anderlecht to claim the points.
Kasper Dolberg to score first – 7.40
If anyone is going to get the visitors off to a flying start, it’s the in-form Dolberg. The Danish forward is the division’s second top scorer with eight goals and he has netted four in his previous five appearances.
*Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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