Our Anderlecht vs Gent Prediction: 2-1
Anderlecht vs Gent in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Anderlecht vs Gent stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Anderlecht's Last Match – Club Brugge vs Anderlecht
Anderlecht must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-4 Belgium First Division A defeat against Club Brugge on April 6. In that match, Anderlecht controlled 42% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Club Brugge | 58% | 11 (8) | 2.59 | 68 |
 Anderlecht | 42% | 11 (4) | 1.59 | 23 |
Gent's Last Match – Gent vs KV Mechelen
Determined to get back to winning ways, Gent must win after their 1-1 Belgium First Division A draw against KV Mechelen on April 6. In that match, Gent had 35% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gent | 35% | 6 (4) | 0.83 | 33 |
 KV Mechelen | 65% | 5 (4) | 0.81 | 55 |
Anderlecht vs Gent Stats
Key Stats
| Anderlecht | Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Anderlecht are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Gent average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Anderlecht 19-16
Gent 18-13
What are the odds for this match?
Anderlecht to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.5
Gent to win: @3.6
Lineups
Anderlecht (4-2-3-1) : Justin Heekeren, Ali Maamar, Marco Kana, Moussa Diarra, Ludwig Augustinsson, Nathan De Cat, Enric Llansana, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Mario Stroeykens, Mihajlo Cvetkovic, Thorgan Hazard
Gent (3-4-1-2) : Davy Roef, Daiki Hashioka, Matties Volckaert, Siebe Van Der Heyden, Michal Skoras, Hong Hyeon-seok, Leonardo Lopes, Tiago Filipe Alves Araujo, Tibe De Vlieger, Max Dean, Wilfried Kanga