On Saturday, matchday 19 of the Jupiler League will take place between Royal Antwerp and Gent at the Bosuiil stadium.The hosts are fresh off a thrilling 3-3 tie against Westerlo in their final 2022 match. Just before halftime, Maxim de Cuyper gave the home team the lead, but a thrilling second half saw five goals, ensuring a split of the spoils in the six-goal thriller.Gent, however, also shared the points, but their most recent game was a scoreless draw at home against Standard Liege.
Due to the draw, the Buffaloes finished the season in fifth place with 31 points from 18 games. While Genk is at the top of the leaderboard, Antwerp is third with 36 points, ten points back.
Antwerp vs Gent Head-to-Head
In their previous 67 encounters with Gent, Antwerp has amassed 22 victories compared to Gent's 14. Between them, there have been 25 draws.
In their most recent meeting, which took place in August 2022, Antwerp came out on top 2-1.
A streak of four head-to-head games with exactly one goal each was broken by that match.
Gent has won their last three games and drawn the other two during their five-game unbeaten road streak.
Antwerp has scored at least three goals in four of its last five games overall.
In their last seven meetings with Gent, Antwerp has gone undefeated, winning the last five.
With 22 points collected from nine games, the hosts hold the second-best home record in the league.
Antwerp vs Gent Prediction
Both clubs enter the game with a sense of confidence after finishing 2022 on a strong run of play. With a winning record versus Gent and a seven-game winning streak over the East Flanders team, Antwerp has the advantage.
However, if given the chance, Gent is capable of departing Antwerp with a successful outcome.
Between the two sides, there isn't much to select from. However, Antwerp has the upper hand due to home advantage and their head-to-head record. There should be goals at both ends, giving the hosts a slim victory.
Prediction: Royal Antwerp 2-1 Gent
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