Gent vs Leuven — prediction and preview

Gent host Leuven in the Jupiler Pro League on 3 September. Gent have won two and drawn one of their last three matches, while Leuven have lost all three of their most recent fixtures.

Gent's recent form includes a 2-1 home win against Club Brugge, a 3-2 away win at Hibernian, and a 0-0 home draw with Hibernian, scoring five goals and conceding three. In contrast, Leuven have lost their last three games, with a 1-2 home defeat to Standard Liege, a 0-3 home loss to Club Brugge, and a 1-3 away loss at Sporting Charleroi, scoring two goals and conceding eight. In 26 head-to-head meetings, Gent have won 14 times, Leuven 5, and there have been 7 draws. Gent's squad market value is EUR 57.8 million, while Leuven's is EUR 30 million. Gent are managed by Rik De Mil, and Leuven are managed by Timmy Simons. Gent will be without I. Cisse due to a red card, and H. Goore and M. Samoise due to injury. Leuven have M. Osifo, T. Verlinden, and T. Vlietinck out, while T. Leysen and H. Teklab are doubtful.

Gent v Leuven — key numbers
MetricGentLeuven
Recent form2W 1D 0L0W 0D 3L
Squad market valueEUR 57.8mEUR 30m
Previous meetings (26, 7 draws)14 wins5 wins

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