Westerlo vs Gent Prediction: A close contest is expected

Het Kuipje will host the Jupiler Pro League encounter between Westerlo and Gent. The home team is coming off a win, while the visitors are coming off consecutive defeats. Which side wins this game?

Westerlo pulled off a solid performance against Kortrijk, securing a 4-0 win at home. In that game, Westerlo waited until the second half before they scored their first goal, with Alfie Devine netting twice, while Griffin Yow and Jordan Bos also hit the target. However, a look at this team’s recent games shows they have won two others against Dender and RWDM. In the meantime, they lost to St. Truiden and Charleroi in that run, games that ended 2-0 and 1-0, respectively. Heading into this game, Westerlo have 21 points, which positions them 7th in the standings, scoring 23 goals while conceding 23. 

Gent again faced defeat, this time in the Europa Conference League against Lugano. In a game that ended 2-0, Gent conceded in each half, with Hicham Mahou and Ousmane Doumbia netting for their side. However, Gent were also defeated in their last league game, ending in a disappointing outcome against Anderlecht, 6-0. However, prior encounters to that defeat saw this team go four games unbeaten, winning three and drawing one. This season, Gent have 22 points, one ahead of their opponent, who has 21. 

Gent’s level of play has dropped, and it is tough to expect a lot from them in this game. However, despite their recent big win, I do not see Westerlo having things easy against a top Gent side that has won three of the last four games of this fixture. This game is up to how well either side approaches it, as it is expected to be close, with both sides expected to have their chances. Expect goals in this game from both teams, while the visiting side takes maximum points.