Gent vs Charleroi Prediction: More is expected from these sides

Charleroi is set to visit the Ghelamco Arena to take on Gent in the 30th round of the Jupiler Pro League. Both teams settled for draws in their previous matches, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.

Gent enters this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Union Saint-Gilloise in the First Division A. During the match, Gent maintained 48% possession and recorded 11 shots on goal, with 6 on target. Pieter Gerkens (52') scored the solitary goal for Gent, while Alessio Castro-Montes (64') found the net for Union Saint-Gilloise. Gent has struggled defensively in recent matches, conceding in 5 of their last 6 games, allowing a total of 9 goals. Furthermore, Gent has not tasted defeat against Charleroi in their previous 2 league encounters but has failed to secure a home win in their last 4 league games.

In their most recent outing, Charleroi played to a goalless draw against Cercle Brugge in the First Division A. Despite enjoying 57% possession, Charleroi managed only 6 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. Over their last six games, Charleroi has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just 2 goals while conceding 5. However, Charleroi has shown resilience away from home, avoiding defeat against Gent in their last 2 away league matches.

This match is expected to showcase intense determination from both sides as they vie for European qualification. While Gent holds strong prospects for Europa League qualification, they need a victory in this fixture. Although Charleroi cannot be discounted, their inconsistent form suggests they may face difficulties. A 2-0 victory for Gent seems like a favorable outcome.