Prediction for match Gent — Anderlecht, 18.01.2026

Match Analysis: Gent vs Anderlecht

In the Jupiler Pro League on January 18, Gent will face Anderlecht. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Anderlecht win at 2.24, Gent win at 3.22, and a draw at 3.44. According to the probabilities, Anderlecht is rated at 42.61%, Gent at 29.64%, and a draw at 27.75%. These figures suggest that Anderlecht is the preferred choice, with a noticeable gap in chances between the teams. The tournament status of the match adds extra significance, and both teams are aiming for a result.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Gent has an average possession of 44%, records 1.2 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 2.6 offsides per game. Anderlecht shows 53.6% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides by the same parameters. In their last three games, Gent played as follows: 27.12.2025 - Gent vs Westerlo - 2-0, 21.12.2025 - Club Brugge vs Gent - 2-1, 14.12.2025 - Gent vs Royal Antwerp - 0-2. Anderlecht's last three matches were: 26.12.2025 - Anderlecht vs Charleroi - 1-2, 21.12.2025 - Royal Antwerp vs Anderlecht - 2-2, 13.12.2025 - Anderlecht vs Sint-Truiden - 2-1. The last head-to-head between the teams was on 15.01.2026 - Anderlecht vs Gent - 1-0.

Goals Statistics

Over the last five matches, Gent has an average of 2.4 goals, and Anderlecht 3. Gent scores 1 goal and concedes 1.4, while Anderlecht scores 1.2 and concedes 1.8. In a series of five games, Gent had over 2.5 goals in 2 matches and under in 3. Anderlecht had over 2.5 goals in 4 matches and under in 1. By halves, Gent had over 1.5 goals in the first half in 1 out of 5, and in the second half in 2 out of 5. Anderlecht had over 1.5 in the first half 3 times, and in the second half 2 times. Gent most often scores between the 16th and 30th minute (67%), and Anderlecht in the same period (30%). Gent concedes most in the 46th to 60th minute (33%), while Anderlecht concedes most in the 0-15 and 46-60 minute intervals (40% each). Overall, Anderlecht tends to play more high-scoring games, while Gent leans towards lower-scoring matches. Considering these data, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.98 seems justified: Gent has an under-profile in goals, and despite Anderlecht's frequent over 2.5s, their average goals scored aren't very high.

Corners: Figures and Possible Bets

On average, Gent earns 3.2 corners per match, and Anderlecht 6.4. In their last five matches, Gent had over 9.5 corners in 2 games, and Anderlecht in 3. The total closest to their average sum (9.6) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners at 1.72, under 9.5 at 1.98. Anderlecht is the favorite for corners with odds of 2.05. It's logical to expect active wing play from Anderlecht, who consistently takes more corners, and the total corners could approach 10. In this matchup, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, considering both teams' profiles in this aspect.