Prediction for match Anderlecht — Gent, 15.01.2026

Match Analysis: Anderlecht vs Gent

In the Belgian Cup on January 15, Anderlecht will face Gent. According to the 1X2 odds, Anderlecht is the favorite: their victory is priced at 1.76, a draw at 3.70, and a win for Gent at 4.36. In terms of probabilities: Anderlecht has a 53.21% chance of winning, a draw is at 25.31%, and Gent has a 21.48% chance. These odds reflect Anderlecht's advantage based on their current form and recent results, as well as their higher attacking efficiency. An open game is expected in this matchup, and bookmakers offer quite low odds for over 2.5 goals, confirming expectations of a high-scoring encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Anderlecht has had 53.6% ball possession, received an average of 2.4 yellow cards per game, committed 10.4 fouls, and recorded 1.8 offsides. Over the same period, Gent had 44% possession, received 1.2 yellow cards, committed 10.2 fouls, and were caught offside 2.6 times. In Anderlecht's last three matches: December 26, 2025 - Anderlecht vs Charleroi - 1-2, December 21, 2025 - Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht - 2-2, December 13, 2025 - Anderlecht vs Sint-Truiden - 2-1. Gent's recent games: December 27, 2025 - Gent vs Westerlo - 2-0, December 21, 2025 - Brugge vs Gent - 2-1, December 14, 2025 - Gent vs Royal Antwerp - 0-2. In their last head-to-head on September 23, 2025, Anderlecht defeated Gent 1-0.

How Many Goals in the Anderlecht vs Gent Match

In their last five matches, Anderlecht has an average total of 3 goals, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8 per game. Gent has an average total of 2.4, scoring 1 and conceding 1.4. For over 2.5 goals, Anderlecht has hit the mark in 4 out of 5 games, while Gent has done so in 2 out of 5. In the first half, Anderlecht has gone over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 games, while Gent has done so in 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams have gone over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 games. Anderlecht most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (30%), while Gent scores in the same interval (67%). For goals conceded, Anderlecht is vulnerable between 0-15 and 46-60 minutes (40% each), while Gent is most vulnerable between 46-60 minutes (33%). This data suggests a tendency for high-scoring matches, especially from Anderlecht, and the likelihood of goals in both halves. The main prediction is over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.75.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Anderlecht averages 6.4 corners per match, while Gent averages 3.2. In the last 5 games, Anderlecht has gone over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5, while Gent has done so in 2 out of 5. The closest to the sum of the averages is 9.5, offering both betting options: over 9.5 corners at odds of 2.15, under 9.5 at 1.68. Based on this data, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners, given Anderlecht's high activity in this area. Overall, the match promises to be rich in corners, especially from Anderlecht.