Prediction for match Gent — Westerlo

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match

In the Jupiler Pro League on December 27, Gent will face Westerlo. According to the odds, Gent has a 41.00% chance of winning, Westerlo 33.17%, and a draw is estimated at 25.82%. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Gent to win at 2.33, Westerlo to win at 2.88, and a draw at 3.70. Among the totals, the line for under 2.5 goals stands out with odds of 2.27, which is notable compared to other markets. The option for both teams to score: yes is at 1.46, no at 2.53, but the attacking stats show a significant difference between the teams. In the double chance market, the odds for X2 are 1.61, and for 1X - 1.42, further emphasizing the lack of clear dominance by either side.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Gent has an average possession of 45.4%, with 1.6 yellow cards, 9 fouls, and 2.6 offsides per game. Westerlo's possession is slightly higher at 46.8%, with averages of 2 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Gent's last three matches: 21.12 Club Brugge - Gent 2-1, 14.12 Gent - Royal Antwerp 0-2, 06.12 Union Saint-Gilloise - Gent 1-1. Westerlo's: 20.12 Westerlo - RAAL La Louvière 2-1, 14.12 Genk - Westerlo 1-1, 07.12 Westerlo - Anderlecht 4-0. In their last head-to-head on 22.11, Westerlo and Gent drew 0-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, Gent's average total goals are 2, while Westerlo's is 2.6. Gent scores 0.6 and concedes 1.4, while Westerlo scores 1.8 and concedes 0.8. For over 2.5 goals, Gent has 2 out of 5, and Westerlo has 3 out of 5. By halves, Gent had no over 1.5 goals in the first half, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Westerlo had 2 out of 5 for over 1.5 in the first half and also 2 out of 5 in the second half. For goal intervals, Gent most frequently scores between the 16th-30th minutes (50%) and 76th-90th (50%), while Westerlo scores in the 31st-45th (33%). Gent is most vulnerable from the 46th to 60th minute (33%), and Westerlo from 0 to 15 (40%). Overall, neither Gent nor Westerlo has a strong over-profile, and Gent's low attacking output combined with Westerlo's solid defense in recent games makes a bet on under 2.5 goals logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

On average, Gent records 2.8 corners, while Westerlo records 5.8 per match. In the last five encounters, both teams had over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches. Looking at the line, for a total of 9.5 corners, the odds are: over 9.5 - 1.52, under 9.5 - 2.27. In the corners outcome, Gent is at 1.95, Westerlo at 2.26. Considering both teams are capable of earning corners, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, although Gent's low attacking output might affect the number of deliveries from the flank. Westerlo tends to earn more corners, which could influence the final statistics in this component.