Eupen vs Gent Prediction: Both teams are struggling

Eupen will play host to Gent at Kehrwegstadion in this round 26 Jupiler Pro League action. Let’s preview this match and make a prediction.

Eupen aims to recover from their recent 4-0 defeat in the First Division A against Club Brugge. In that match, Eupen held 45% possession and managed 4 attempts at goal, with only 1 on target. On the contrary, Club Brugge had 21 attempts on goal, with 6 on target, resulting in goals from Casper Nielsen (14'), Ferrán Jutglà (30'), Andreas Skov Olsen (75'), and Brandon Mechele (78').

Eupen has struggled to find the back of the net in recent games, scoring only 2 goals in their last 6 matches while conceding 9. Looking ahead to this contest, Eupen has not secured a victory against Gent in their previous 6 league matches.

Following their recent loss against Maccabi Haifa in Conference League action, Gent aims to make amends in their upcoming match. In the game against Maccabi Haifa, Frantzdy Pierrot (65') scored the lone goal. Statistics indicate that Gent has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 games, with opponents scoring a total of 11 goals.

Looking ahead to the upcoming clash, Gent has maintained an unbeaten record against Eupen in their last 2 away league games. However, Gent has been without an away win in their past 2 league matches.

In the last 20 head-to-head games between Gent and Eupen, Gent has secured 13 wins and four draws, while Eupen has three wins to their name. The most recent encounter took place in September 2023, resulting in a 2-1 home win for Gent. Notably, Gent has won the last five head-to-head games.

Eupen's last six league games have featured at least one side failing to score. On the other hand, Gent is currently on a winless streak, having gone without a victory in their last seven games across various competitions, with six losses in this sequence.

Furthermore, six of Eupen's last seven league games have produced at least nine corner kicks, indicating an emphasis on set-piece situations. In contrast, five of Gent's last seven competitive games have been decided by a one-goal margin, suggesting closely contested matches.

Eupen initiated the year 2024 positively with victories in their initial two games, but unfortunately, their recent performance has taken a downturn with three consecutive losses, putting them in a precarious position regarding relegation. Conversely, Gent has encountered a challenging start to the year, suffering defeats in six out of seven games played in 2024. This poor run of form has placed Gent on the verge of dropping out of the top six positions.

Considering the recent struggles of both teams, the upcoming match is anticipated to be closely fought. Expectations are for a display of strength and competitiveness from both sides, with goals likely to be scored. In this closely contested encounter, the prediction is for Gent to secure a victory on the road.