Prediction Anderlecht vs Gent 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Pro League on 23/09/2025

Match context and what’s at stake

The spotlight falls on Lotto Park on 23/09/2025 as Anderlecht welcome Gent in a Pro League showdown that feels balanced on paper but leans slightly in favour of the home side. Both teams sit level on 11 points early in the 2025/2026 regular season, Anderlecht occupying fifth and Gent sixth, and the table symmetry underlines how tight this fixture could be. With referee Nicolas Laforge assigned to the match and a capacity crowd of 21,500 on hand in Brussels, expectation and atmosphere will be high, giving the home side a tangible boost. Bookmakers mirror that marginal edge for Anderlecht: the home win is priced at 1.73 (about a 57.8% implied probability), while the draw and an away triumph for Gent come in considerably longer.

Recent form and momentum

Form tells a story of inconsistency from both camps. Anderlecht arrive off a goalless draw with Antwerp and have alternated draws, narrow defeats and wins across their recent run — their last five fixtures contain positives but also warning signs. Gent, meanwhile, come into Brussels on the back of a convincing 3-0 win over Dender and have shown they can score quickly and with authority away from home. Both sides have identical tallies across seven league matches so far: three victories, two draws and two defeats. That shared statistical footprint promises a competitive encounter rather than one-sided dominance.

Where the game might be won

Statistically the match hints at a lively attacking contest. Anderlecht have found the net 12 times in the campaign and at home have scored eight while conceding six, suggesting home fixtures have not been sterile. Gent are close behind with 11 goals scored overall and have a respectable away scoring record, netting four on the road while conceding five. Gent’s recent 3-0 victory demonstrates they can be clinical, and Anderlecht’s home attacking averages — healthy shot totals and frequent dangerous attacks — indicate they’ll not sit back. The head-to-head edge in the most recent meeting belongs to Gent, who won 1-0 in April, but past results don’t diminish the clear incentive for both teams to press for goals in this early-season clash.

Betting suggestion

Based on the balance of probabilities and team statistics, the most compelling market for this fixture is the goal market: both teams to score. Anderlecht’s home matches have frequently featured goals at both ends, and Gent arrive with confidence from a 3-0 win and a decent away scoring conversion. The outright 1X2 market favours Anderlecht at short odds, but for value and match dynamics the BTTS selection offers an engaging and data-backed play.