Gent vs Standard Liege Prediction: Goals will fly in here

The Jupiler Pro League encounter between Gent and Standard Liege will take place at the Ghelamco Arena. While both teams will be aiming for a victory, the hosts are considered the favorites. However, can the visiting team turn the tide in this match?

Gent will be eager to replicate their recent success, following a commanding 5-0 victory over Charleroi in the First Division A. During that match, Gent maintained 56% possession and attempted 13 shots on goal, with 9 of them on target. Matias Fernandez-Pardo (38') and Omri Gandelman (41', 48', 55', 67') were the goal scorers for Gent. Charleroi managed 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target. Gent has been in a consistent run of goal-scoring form, finding the back of the net in all of their last 6 matches. They have scored a total of 13 goals during this period while conceding 8.

Standard Liège will enter the upcoming clash buoyed by a 4-0 victory over Eupen in their recent First Division A fixture. During this match, Standard Liège maintained 56% possession and launched 13 attempts on goal, with 5 of them on target. The goalscorers for Standard Liège were Wilfried Kanga (9'), William Balikwisha (40'), and Kelvin Yeboah (82'). Eupen managed 9 attempts on goal, with 5 hitting the target, and Regan Charles-Cook (89') scored an own goal. Over their last six matches, Ivan Leko's Standard Liège has found the back of the net 11 times, resulting in an average of 1.83 goals per game.

Gent has historically asserted dominance in this fixture, and we can anticipate them bringing their A-game once again. Conversely, Standard Liege emerged victorious in the last encounter between these teams. However, considering their underdog status and the quality of the opposition, it's unlikely they will perform well on the road. Considering the odds and the outcomes of previous matches, betting on the hosts and expecting at least four goals seems like a prudent choice.