Antwerp vs Gent Prediction: Another low goal contest expected

On Saturday, January 7, the Jupiler League will resume at the Bosuilstadion with Royal Antwerp hosting Gent for matchday 19. The most recent game for the home team was a thrilling 3-3 tie against Westerlo in the final match of 2022. The home team took an early lead thanks to Maxim de Cuyper right before halftime, but the game exploded for five goals in the second period to end in a 3-3 draw. On the other hand, Gent and Standard Liege played to a scoreless draw in their last game.

Antwerp - hoping to extend their unbeaten streak to six

In their previous game, Antwerp and KVC Westerlo played to a 3-3 tie in the Jupiler Pro League. Antwerp controlled 52% of the ball and had 15 shots 7 of which were on target in that match. Michael Frey (51), Vincent Janssen (86), and Calvin Stengs (88) scored for Antwerp. A total of 10 shots were taken by Westerlo, with four of them finding the target. KVC Westerlo three goals were scored by Maxim De Cuyper (44'), Nicolas Madsen (47'), and Mathias Fixelles (65'). In their last six games, Mark van Bommel's Antwerp have scored 11 goals. Their goal differential from those contests is eight. Antwerp come into this game having not lost to KAA Gent in the league in 12 attempts.

Gent - Gent will hope to get a good result despite injury list

KAA Gent and Standard Liège played to a scoreless draw in their most recent meeting in the First Division A. KAA Gent had 69% possession and 21 shots, five of which were on target, in that game. One shot was taken by Standard Liege, but it missed the goal. It has become apparent that at least one team regularly fails to score when playing against KAA Gent. It's happened six times in their last six games. After eighteen league games, the away team is in fifth place with 31 points.

Expert Betting Tips

This contest is going to be a difficult and close one. When these two clubs competed against each other in the past, Antwerp won five of their last five matches. In this encounter as well, we anticipate Antwerp to come out on top of the contest against the visitors. On the other hand, it is possible for the home team to either win or tie the game.