Get ready for an epic encounter in the Belgium Pro League as Gent faces Anderlecht on 10.05.2026. This match is one of the season's most anticipated, with both Gent and Anderlecht bringing strong lineups. Our analysis breaks down strengths, weaknesses, and performance trends of Gent and Anderlecht. Whether you're betting on Gent or Anderlecht, our strategic tips and expert predictions will help you navigate this exciting matchup in the Belgium Pro League.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | |||||||
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50/17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59/36 | 63 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47/35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49/43 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39/37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43/39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46/47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27/35 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/40 | 39 |
| 10 | Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31/32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38/42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38/47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39/47 | 31 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30/37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24/51 | 19 |
| Pro League , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 36 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 77/43 | 47 |
| 2 | Union St. Gilloise | 36 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 58/21 | 46 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 36 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 56/40 | 39 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 52/53 | 28 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 44/51 | 27 |
| 6 | Gent | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 51/50 | 26 |
Key Player Statistics: Gent vs Anderlecht
Gent vs Anderlecht Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Anderlecht | 18.01.2026 | 4-2 |
| Cup | Anderlecht | Gent | 15.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 23.09.2025 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Anderlecht | 27.04.2025 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 23.04.2025 | 5-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Anderlecht | 02.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 24.11.2024 | 6-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 04.02.2024 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Anderlecht | 12.11.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | CFR 1907 Cluj | Gent | 09.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Gent | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Club Brugge KV | 26.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Union St. Gilloise | Gent | 22.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | St. Truiden | 19.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | KV Mechelen | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Gent | 22.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Zulte Waregem | 13.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | KV Mechelen | 08.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | FC ST. Gallen | Anderlecht | 07.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Club Brugge KV | 03.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Union St. Gilloise | 26.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | Anderlecht | 23.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Anderlecht | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Gent | 12.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | Anderlecht | 06.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Cercle Brugge | 22.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Anderlecht | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | Anderlecht | 08.03.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Gent VS Anderlecht
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Gent vs Anderlecht
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Gent vs Anderlecht
Belgian football doesn't get much more combustible than this. Gent hosting Anderlecht is always appointment viewing, and with both clubs scrapping for position in the Pro League's championship round, Sunday's clash carries genuine edge.
Here's what you need to watch for — Anderlecht are sitting fourth with 28 points, just two ahead of Gent in sixth. These teams are practically on top of each other in the table, and that proximity makes every tackle feel personal.
The head-to-head record recently has been wild. Gent thumped Anderlecht 4-2 at home back in January. But Anderlecht turned around and won 3-1 at their place in April. These teams simply cannot produce a quiet game against each other.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Anderlecht have the upper hand. Their recent form is genuinely shaky. They've lost to Club Brugge, Union St. Gilloise, and even St. Truiden in their last five. That's three defeats on the spin going into this one.
Gent aren't exactly flying either. They've lost three of their last five as well, including a painful 3-1 reverse at Anderlecht last month. But here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans are missing — Gent have won six of the last ten head-to-head meetings across all competitions when playing at home. That home fortress matters.
The key individual battle is obvious. Thorgan Hazard has been Anderlecht's engine all season — 13 goals, 7 assists in 32 games. He's the man Gent must contain. If Skoraś can press intelligently ahead of him and disrupt his rhythm, Gent have a real chance. Skoraś leads Gent in both assists and bookings, so expect him to be right in the thick of it.
From a betting perspective, the value here is interesting. Gent at 2.30 looks reasonable given their home record in this fixture. But the real edge? Both teams to score looks almost certain at this point. These sides have combined for 18 goals in their last three meetings. Neither defence has been solid — Gent have conceded 50, Anderlecht 53 this season. That market is crying out to be backed.
I'm also backing Hazard to register a goal or assist. He's simply too involved in everything Anderlecht do.
My prediction: Gent 2-1 Anderlecht. Home advantage, desperate for points, and that fan energy at the Ghelamco Arena will be electric. I fancy Kanga to open the scoring — 11 goals this season and he loves these big occasions.
This is Belgian football at its rawest. Buckle up.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gerkens | Belgium | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| D. Roef | Belgium | 32 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 84 |
| D. Vanzeir | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| Leonardo Lopes | Portugal | 27 | Defender | 168 | 61 |
| W. Kanga | Côte d'Ivoire | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| T. Watanabe | Japan | 29 | Defender | 184 | 76 |
| M. Skóraś | Poland | 26 | Midfielder | 172 | 64 |
| Tiago Araújo | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| A. Guðjohnsen | Iceland | 24 | Attacker | 187 | n/a |
| D. Yokota | Japan | 25 | Attacker | 169 | 66 |
| A. Ito | Japan | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| M. Samoise | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| Hélio Varela | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| M. Delorge-Knieper | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| S. Kotto | Cameroon | 22 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| M. Sonko | Sweden | 21 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| T. De Vlieger | Belgium | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| A. Omgba | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 190 | n/a |
| M. El Âdfaoui | Belgium | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Goore | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rits | Belgium | 32 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| K. Dolberg | Denmark | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| Y. Verschaeren | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 69 |
| L. Augustinsson | Sweden | 32 | Defender | 181 | 74 |
| T. Hazard | Belgium | 33 | Attacker | 175 | 71 |
| C. Coosemans | Belgium | 33 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| J. Imbrechts | Belgium | 24 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 82 |
| E. Llansana | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 64 |
| M. Kana | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 182 | 62 |
| T. Leoni | Belgium | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| T. Vanhoutte | Belgium | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 80 |
| N. Saliba | Canada | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| N. Angulo | Ecuador | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 65 |
| L. Hey | Denmark | 23 | Defender | 189 | 80 |
| I. Camara | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 174 | 63 |
| Zoumana Keita | Germany | 20 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| T. Degreef | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 70 |
| N. Engwanda | Belgium | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Nathan De Cat | Belgium | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Dao | Morocco | 19 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
Gent vs Anderlecht match odds
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