Gent vs Brugge prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 20, 2025
One of the matches of the 4th round of the Belgian Championship will be played on Sunday evening at the "Planet Group Arena," where local team Gent will host Brugge. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with good chances of success.
Match Preview
"Gent" was not considered a main contender for the championship title at the start of the season, but the team had a sufficiently strong squad to fight for a place in the top six. Under the guidance of Daniel Milicevic, the club successfully achieved its goal and currently occupies fifth place with 26 points in the championship group.
In the last round, Gent finally took its first points, defeating Antwerp away with a minimal score of 1-0. These three points allowed them to catch up with Anderlecht in the table, although the opponent is still in a European competition spot due to a better goal difference.
Meanwhile, Niki Hayen's charges are confidently performing in the Belgian championship, occupying the second position in the standings. The team has practically caught up with the league leader Genk, who is just one point ahead. At the same time, the "black and blue" lead Union by two points.
In the last round, "Brugge" hosted Genk at their home ground and defeated the rival 1-0. The result does not reflect the course of the match, as Brugge played to an xG of 2.61 goals, while Genk only managed 0.71. This victory was their third in a row in the championship group with a goal difference of 6:2.
Probable Lineups
- Gent: Roef – De Meyer, Watanabe, Torunarigha – Sonko, Ito, Da Silva, Brown – Delorge, Goor, Sardis
- Brugge: Mignolet, Sais, Ordonez, Mechele, de Kuiper, Jashari, Onyedika, Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis, Jutgla
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The teams have played two matches this season, with Gent defeating the opponent away 4-2, while at home Gent drew 1-1
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has played in three out of five encounters
- The "Over 2.5 Total Goals" option has played in two out of five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers are understandably siding with Brugge, offering odds of around 1.60 for the visitors' victory. We believe the "black and blue" will take all three points and our bet is "Brugge to Win."
