Anderlecht vs Gent Prediction: Both teams are expected to score

Lotto Park will play host to Anderlecht and Gent in their 2022 first leg match. In this contest, home team will hope to avoid a shocking loss to Royale Union last Sunday at Stade Joseph Marien stadium in Brusel. Meanwhile, the visitors will hope to bounce back from a lost against Antwerp in a disappointing home performance. 

After losing three poinys in their previous match against Union Saint-Gilloise by a score of 2-1 in the First Division A, RSC Anderlecht will be hoping to turn things around on Wednesday against Gent. SC Anderlecht had 9 shots in that game, with 5 on target. They also had 52% of the possession. For RSC Anderlecht, Amir Murillo (12') is the only player listed on the scoresheet. There were nine shots on goal for Union Saint-Gilloise, with five of them being on target. Union Saint-Gilloise scored on goals from Victor Boniface (2 minutes in) and Dante Vanzeir (31 minutes in). The defense for RSC Anderlecht has clearly put in a lot of work, as evidenced by their recent performances. Since their last six matches, RSC Anderlecht have already conceded four goals. Anderlecht have won their last seven home league games in a row.

KAA Gent and their fans will be hoping for revenge after losing to Antwerp in their previous First Division A matchup. Gent controlled play for the most of that match, holding a 53% advantage and taking 13 shots (4 on target). Sven Kums (10') was the only KAA Gent player to register a point. Six shots were taken by Royal Antwerp, with four of them finding the back of the net. Antwerp scored two goals, one by Vincent Janssen (15') and another by Michael Frey (27'). KAA Gent have conceded in 6 of their previous 6 matches, allowing 9 goals in total. In their own defense, KAA Gent appear to have some soft spots. Based on an examination of their previous performance, KAA Gent have lost their last seven league matches on the road against RSC Anderlecht. They have not been making any progress in their travels. They have also being undefeated in their last three league encounters on the road against RSC Anderlecht. They have won their last nine away league games in a row which is an amazing performance. 

Both teams are expected to score in this match, taking their goal scoring ability into consideration in the last five matches in all competitions. Also, in their last five matches together, four of their matches ended in a draw. However, with the outcome of draw still expected, the clubs are expected to deliver on goals.