Prediction Gent vs Genk 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Pro League on 09/11/2025

Preview: Battle at the Planet Group Arena

Gent welcome Genk to the Planet Group Arena on 9 November in what shapes up as a high-stakes Pro League clash. The setting in Gent — a 20,185-capacity ground officiated by Jan Boterberg — offers an intense atmosphere, but the form lines point to a match where the visitors carry the momentum. Gent sit 6th with 20 points after 13 matches, while Genk are hot on their heels in 7th with 19 points; the league table separation is slender, but the underlying numbers tell a story that favours the away side.

Form and recent results

Gent arrive after a chastening 4-0 reverse at OH Leuven on 2 November, a result that punctuated an otherwise mixed run that includes convincing home wins but also defensive instability — 21 goals conceded overall. Their recent sequence shows six wins, one draw and three losses in the last ten reported outcomes, but the heavy defeat so close to matchday leaves questions over their confidence. Genk, conversely, have been in a purple patch: a 4-3 triumph at Sporting Braga on 6 November capped a streak that reads strongly on paper, with six wins, three draws and just one defeat across their last ten results. That European scalp underlines Genk’s attacking verve and belief on the road.

Stats that matter

When the dust settles on clear metrics, Genk lead in several offensive categories: 207 total shots to Gent’s 176, 73 shots on target versus 64, and superior averages in attacks (115.62 to 107.77) and dangerous attacks (57.23 to 47.08). Gent have the edge in total goals scored (22 to 18) but also concede more (21 to 17), which frames this as a contest between Gent’s slightly higher-scoring profile and Genk’s sharper chance creation. Head-to-head memory is recent and vivid — the sides met in May with Genk winning 4-1 away — a result that will be fresh in both camps.

What to expect tactically and in-play

Expect an open game. Both teams have had matches with multiple goals recently — Genk’s 4-3 European match and Gent’s own 5-0 and 4-0 results earlier in the season hint at defensive lapses and attacking potency. Gent have managed three clean sheets this campaign, while Genk have kept just one, suggesting that while Genk create chances freely, they also invite transitions. The referee’s management and match tempo could tilt the contest; Jan Boterberg will be central to how physical or free-flowing the game becomes.

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Betting suggestion After weighing form, head-to-head and attacking metrics, the most value here points to a Genk victory in the 1X2 market. The away price of 2.20 reflects Genk’s superior recent momentum, their superior shot and attack averages, and their convincing 4-1 win in the last league meeting. Stake carefully — consider a conservative stake and, if you prefer goals markets, only combine with a small supplementary play on Over 2.5 if you want to chase a higher return. Suggested primary pick: Genk to win (Away) at 2.20.