Gent vs Leuven Prediction: A revenge-like win for Gent in this game

Ghelamco Arena will host the Jupiler Pro League encounter between Gent and Leuven. The last team the two teams faced, Leuven, secured a win. How will this unfold?

Gent's last league encounter was against Cercle Brugge, and they ended up losing. In that encounter, Gent conceded twice in the second half, with Ahoueke Steeve scoring a brace for Cercle Brugge. However, a 90+8 minute strike by Noah Fadiga helped Gent reduce the deficit. Heading into this week nine encounter, Gent have only one defeat in their last eight matches. In other games, Gent won six and drew one. 

Leuven's last league encounter was against Kortrijk, and they settled for a 1-1. In that encounter, Konan Ndri's 62nd-minute game canceled Dion De Neve’s lead in the 57th minute. However, their prior league game to that draw ended in a defeat to St. Truiden. This season, Leuven have accumulated 11 points from 8 matches, leaving them 11th spot. In their last matches into this, Leuven have two wins, one defeat and five draws. 

Gent should be able to turn things around in this game after losing the last two games of this encounter. However, Leuven have been very good this season, with the majority of their matches ending with unbeaten outcomes. With the two teams expected to be strong, I am backing this encounter this game to end with goals while Gent wins.