This intriguing First Division A - Play-Offs game sees KAA Gent taking to the field against RSC Anderlecht on Sunday.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for KAA Gent v RSC Anderlecht can be found here (including the best match odds).
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Form Guide
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KAA Gent
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KAA Gent will be hoping to bounce back here after a 5-0 First Division A - Play-Offs defeat in their last game at the hands of RSC Anderlecht.
In that match, KAA Gent managed 41% possession and 3 attempts at goal with 0 on target. On the other side, Anderlecht had 11 shots on goal with 6 of them on target. Kasper Dolberg (30', 37', 54', 58') and Lucas Hey (42') scored for RSC Anderlecht.
Their most recent results show that there is much work to be done by the KAA Gent rearguard. KAA Gent have watched an unforgivable 19 goals go in at the wrong end of the pitch during the period covering their last 6 outings. We shall soon find out whether or not that trend can be continued on into this next match.
RSC Anderlecht
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A tendency of at least one team drawing a blank in games involving RSC Anderlecht has been fairly consistent in recent matches. Looking at their last six outings shows that it’s occurred 5 times. In these clashes, their opponents have hit a goal total of 6 while RSC Anderlecht have scored 9.
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Head to head
A review of their prior head-to-head clashes dating back to 05/03/2023 shows that KAA Gent have won 2 of these & RSC Anderlecht 3, with the tally of draws being 1.
A combined total of 16 goals were yielded between them throughout the course of those matches, with 3 of them from De Buffalo's and 13 netted by Paars-wit. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.67.
The previous league game between these sides was First Division A - Play-Offs match day 5 on 23/04/2025 when it ended RSC Anderlecht 5-0 KAA Gent.
That day, RSC Anderlecht managed 59% possession and 11 shots on goal with 6 on target. The goalscorers were Kasper Dolberg (30', 37', 54', 58') and Lucas Hey (42').
On the other side, KAA Gent had 3 attempts on goal with 0 on target.
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Team News: KAA Gent
Sven Kums (Calf strain), Davy Roef (Broken hand) and Max Dean (Cruciate ligament tear) are not available for KAA Gent gaffer Danijel Milićević.
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Team News: RSC Anderlecht
RSC Anderlecht boss Besnik Hasi has to currently contend with reduced team options. Jan Vertonghen (Overstretching), Adryelson (Foot injury), Killian Sardella (Hamstring muscle injury), Mario Stroeykens (Muscle injury), Tristan Degreef (Back injury) and Elyess Dao (Ankle injury) will miss out on this game.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that RSC Anderlecht and KAA Gent might both not be able to do quite enough to get on the scoresheet here.
We’ll have to see, but a draw might be on the cards. We’re therefore anticipating a very competitive game with a 0-0 draw when the referee blows the final whistle.
Victor Martins,
09:00 24/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
KAA Gent
Formed: 1864
Stadium: Planet Group Arena (20,185)
Captain: Sven Kums
Chairman: Sam Baro
Manager: Danijel Milićević
Competitions: First Division A position 6, Conference League Qualifiers (Play Off Round)
⭐ Key Man: Max Dean
Generally played in the Striker position, Max Dean was born in Ormskirk, England. After having made a senior debut playing for Milton Keynes Dons in the 2022 - 2023 season, the dangerous Forward has contributed 6 league goals in the Pro League 2024 - 2025 campaign to date coming from a total of 17 appearances.