Gent   -   KVC Westerlo

The Football match between Gent and KVC Westerlo ended 3 - 2. It was played on 27/04/2024 at 18:45, and the the implied winner probabilities were:  75% (Gent), 15.27% (X), 11.11% (KVC Westerlo). 

Match Details

• Gent 3 v 2 KVC Westerlo
• Pro League Belgium
• Date - 27/04/2024
• Starting time - 18:45 UTC
• Venue: Ghelamco Arena, Ghent, Belgium

Gent vs KVC Westerlo Best Pre Match Odds Were

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Gent To win	1.33	DraftKings
Draw	6.55	22Bet
KVC Westerlo To win	9.00	BetMGM
Goals over 2.5	1.38	DraftKings
Goals under 2.5	3.60	Betway

Explore the full odds history and movement for Gent - KVC Westerlo in the Odds section above, or check the full match preview below.

These teams have previously challenged each other. They played for the win at the Het Kuipje in Westerlo, on 07.04.2024, less than one year ago. loser's manager and fans have immense expectations from the team. The team scored zero goals against KAA Gent who won the last game, scoring three goals. As KAA Gent won the last two out of three competitions, fans and manager hope they will also win this upcoming match. During their last three action-packed matches, KAA Gent scored eight goals, while KVC Westerlo only managed to accumulate 3.

Temperatures on the matchday will probably not rise high, reaching a high of 12°C, so the players shouldn't be exhausted too soon. However, chances for rain are quite high, so they might have to deal with that.

Currently at one of the top positions of the league, we can expect much of KAA Ghent. Currently, they're on the first position and with K.V.C. Westerlo being five positions behind, expectations for them to win are quite high.

Which eleven will KAA Gent play against KVC Westerlo?

To make a long story short, here you can find the expected starting lineup for each team.

Manager Hein van Haezebrouck will probably use the following lineup for this match:
• Goalkeeper: Davy Roef
• Defenders: Stefan Mitrovic, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Jordan Torunarigha, Omri Gandelman, Archibald Norman Brown
• Midfield: Matisse Samoise, Hong Hyeon-seok, Sven Kums
• Forward line: Tarik Tissoudali, Matias Fernandez

Using a 4-2-3-1 formationK.V.C. Westerlo's manager will likely draw on these players' best strengths in the next game:
• Goalkeeper: Nick Gillekens
• Defenders: Jordan Bos, Arthur Piedfort, Ravil Tagir, Edisson Jordanov
• Midfielders: Dogucan Haspolat, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Nicolas Madsen
• Attackers: Allahyar Sayyad, Josimar Alcocer, Lucas Stassin

Check one hour before the game for the confirmed team lineups on Oddspedia.

As the goalkeeper, manager Hein van Haezebrouck will probably use Davy Roef, who will be supported by Stefan Mitrovic, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Jordan Torunarigha, Omri Gandelman and Archibald Norman Brown in the defense. Tarik Tissoudali and Matias Fernandez will try to put pressure on the oppsoing team and score goals, as will the midfielders Matisse Samoise, Hong Hyeon-seok and Sven Kums.

In terms of substitute players, these players are likely to be selected for the upcoming competition: Daniel Schmidt, Jorthy Mokio, Noah Fadiga, Pieter Gerkens, Brian Emo Agbor, Julien De Sart, Laurent Depoitre, Momodou Lamin Sonko, Franck Surdez.

Considerung the lineup of their last matches, it is likely that KVC Westerlo will play in a 4-2-3-1 formation with the midfield consisting of Dogucan Haspolat, Serhiy Sydorchuk and Nicolas Madsen, while Jordan Bos, Arthur Piedfort, Ravil Tagir and Edisson Jordanov will take up position at the back half of the field. While Nick Gillekens will try to protect the team's own goal, Allahyar Sayyad, Josimar Alcocer and Lucas Stassin will try to break through KAA Ghent's defense and score goals.

These may be K.V.C. Westerlo's substitute players, chosen by the manager: Sinan Bolat, Tuur Rommens, Thomas Van Den Keybus, Karol Borys, Roman Neustadter, Griffin Yow, Romeo Vermant, Matija Frigan, Kyan Vaesen.

The prediction - all things considered

There are so many things to consider when picking out a winner, but the key is finding value in betting selections. Bets that are estimated to pay a high rate need you to take multiple metrics into account, for example lineups, direct h2h records, last matches performance, goal averages and goals. Experts don't believe that a draw is likely to happen (15.9%). KAA Ghent has better chances for the victory, namely 71.7%. However, K.V.C. Westerlo only gets a 12.3% probability for a win.
There are also the following facts you might want to consider before placing your bet:

• The most common result of matches between KAA Gent and KVC Westerlo is 3-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.
• Tarik Tissoudali is KAA Gent's top scorer with 14 goals. Nicolas Madsen has scored 12 times for KVC Westerlo.
• KAA Gent wins 46% of halftimes, KVC Westerlo wins 28%.
• KAA Gent haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.
• KVC Westerlo's away record this season: 2-7-8.
• The winner of their last meeting was KAA Gent.
• KVC Westerlo have lost 4 away matches in a row.
• Average number of goals in meetings between KAA Gent and KVC Westerlo is 3.8.