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Gent vs Club Brugge KV Prediction, Tips & Odds

Gent vs Club Brugge KV

Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 4
Gent
#5 · Jupiler Pro League
DWDWW
VS
Planet Group Arena, Gent (20,185)
Club Brugge KV
#1 · Jupiler Pro League
WWDLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.55
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.53 (implied 65.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 67.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.48). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (67.8% vs 65.3%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Club Brugge KV to win this match against Gent, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Club Brugge is currently at the top of the Jupiler Pro League standings, having won both of their opening matches and scored six goals without conceding any. This strong start reflects their offensive prowess and defensive solidity, making them a formidable opponent early in the season. Gent, on the other hand, sits in fourth place, also with two wins from their two matches, but with a less impressive goal difference of +3. While they have shown resilience with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, their recent form suggests they may struggle to keep pace with a high-flying Club Brugge side. The model gives Club Brugge a win probability of approximately 60%, with the projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat is that Gent's home advantage could play a significant role, particularly if they manage to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Brugge. For a detailed breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Gent Win32%3.93
Draw21%3.89
Club Brugge KV Win47%1.76
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5361.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5860.9%

Combined goal output is high (4.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Gent 1-1 Club Brugge KV
7.0614.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Club Brugge KV -0.0
1.3441%

Club Brugge KV have been the stronger side, winning 66% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.06
14.3%
1-2
7.41
13.6%
0-1
8.59
11.8%
0-2
9.58
10.5%
2-2
11.22
9.1%
1-3
11.47
8.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Gent
-0.0
2.97
Club Brugge KV
+0.0
1.34
Gent
-1.5
8.50
Club Brugge KV
+1.5
3.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Club Brugge KV are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Gent vs Club Brugge KV
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.953.901.771.572.381.502.35
Marathonbet
3.983.961.761.572.351.542.28
Betfair
3.903.801.70
Pinnacle
4.074.091.781.582.39
SBO
3.693.571.67
William Hill
3.803.751.751.532.38
1xBet
4.074.051.801.592.381.542.32
Betano
4.004.001.821.602.421.552.37

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
60.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
39.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XGent or Draw
53%1.98
12Gent or Club Brugge KV
79%1.22
X2Draw or Club Brugge KV
68%1.22

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Club Brugge KV leads 7-1)
1 Gent2 Draw7 Club Brugge KV
24 May
Club Brugge KV
5-0
Gent
Jupiler Pro League
26 Apr
Gent
0-2
Club Brugge KV
Jupiler Pro League
Dec 25
Club Brugge KV
2-1
Gent
Jupiler Pro League
Aug 25
Gent
1-1
Club Brugge KV
Jupiler Pro League
May 25
Club Brugge KV
4-1
Gent
Jupiler Pro League
Apr 25
Gent
0-5
Club Brugge KV
Jupiler Pro League
Mar 25
Gent
1-1
Club Brugge KV
Jupiler Pro League
Sept 24
Club Brugge KV
2-4
Gent
Jupiler Pro League
Jan 24
Gent
0-1
Club Brugge KV
Cup
Dec 23
Club Brugge KV
2-0
Gent
Jupiler Pro League

In the last 10 matches between Gent and Club Brugge KV, Club Brugge KV has won 7 times, Gent has won once, and there have been 2 draws. This record indicates a dominant performance by Club Brugge KV, with several heavy victories, including a notable 5-0 win. The scorelines suggest a pattern of tight competition in some matches, as seen in the two draws and Gent's 4-2 win, but overall, the results lean heavily in favor of Club Brugge KV. Gent's last victory against Club Brugge KV was over four years ago, highlighting the challenges they have faced in this matchup.

Jupiler Pro League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Club Brugge KV
33007079
WWW
2
Charleroi
33006159
WWW
3
Zulte Waregem
32106157
WDW
4
Antwerp
32109547
DWW
5
Gent
22004136
WW
6
Standard Liege
31207525
WDD
16
OH Leuven
200216-50
LL
17
Kortrijk
200206-60
LL
18
KVC Westerlo
3003312-90
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
GentHome
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 03.00 pts/game
Club Brugge KVAway
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 3 · GA 03.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
GentClub Brugge KV
1.4Goals p.g.2.59
1.11Goals conceded p.g.1.31
37%Clean sheets28%
34%Win rate66%
2.51Avg goals in match3.9
1.30xG per game1.94
0.52xGA per game-0.57
46%Possession %55%
2.1Shots on target / game7.3
4.8Corners per game5.6
Gent
Recent Form

Gent have won 5 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 8 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Hibernian 0-0 and drew with IFK Goteborg 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 14D 9L from the last 35 games (34% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: GentAll competitions
20 Aug
Gent
0-0
Hibernian
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
RAAL La Louvière
1-2
Gent
Jupiler Pro League
13 Aug
Gent
1-1
IFK Goteborg
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Aug
Gent
2-0
KV Mechelen
Jupiler Pro League
06 Aug
IFK Goteborg
0-1
Gent
UEFA Europa Conference League
30 Jul
Gent
0-0
LNZ Cherkasy
UEFA Europa Conference League
12
Win
34%
14
Draw
40%
9
Lost
26%
Club Brugge KV
Recent Form

Club Brugge KV have won 7 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat Club Brugge KV 0-3 and lost to Rennes 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 4D 6L from the last 29 games (66% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Club Brugge KVAll competitions
15 Aug
OH Leuven
0-3
Club Brugge KV
Jupiler Pro League
07 Aug
Club Brugge KV
3-0
Kortrijk
Jupiler Pro League
31 Jul
Club Brugge KV
1-1
Union St. Gilloise
Super Cup
25 Jul
Rennes
2-1
Club Brugge KV
Friendlies Clubs
17 Jul
Club Brugge KV
2-3
Heerenveen
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Feyenoord
3-1
Club Brugge KV
Friendlies Clubs
19
Win
66%
4
Draw
14%
6
Lost
21%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Gent

No reported absences

Club Brugge KV

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.58 (60.9%)
Both Teams Score1.53 (61.3%)
Value Bets
Gent Win3.93 (31.9%)
Club Brugge KV Win1.76 (47.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.38 (39.1%)
BTTS No2.34 (38.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.89 (20.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Gent have averaged 4.8 corners per match at home; Club Brugge KV 5.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Club Brugge KV have generated 1.94 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 66% of them. They put 7.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Club Brugge KV player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.