Main prediction: KAA Gent to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
KAA Gent and Standard Liege have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 18/09 (Friday), at Planet Group Arena (Ghelamco Arena), at 19:45, and the Pro League 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, KAA Gent have won 4 time(s) and score 2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Standard Liege have won 3 time(s). KAA Gent have a 49.75% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege.
Prediction for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
No BTTS 1st Half
Overview KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
KAA Gent are favourites, with a 49.75% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 2.01. Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Royal Standard de Liège win are 4.35 and a draw is 8.5.
In the Pro League, KAA Gent have 5 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 11 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, having José Mendieta as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Standard Liege have 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded, and Dennis Eckert as top scorer with 4 goal(s).
Head-to-head between KAA Gent and Standard Liege
In 33 clashes, KAA Gent have the advantage over Standard Liege: 22 win(s) against 7 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/01/2026, in the Pro League. KAA Gent won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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KAA Gent: current form
KAA Gent are in great form in the Pro League: a 83% win rate and 2.67 points per match in 6 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the Belgium Pro League:
5 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
11 goals scored (1.83 per match)
Top scorer: José Mendieta (2 goal(s))
Standard Liege: current form
On the other side, Standard Liege also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the Pro League:
3 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.83 point(s) per match
12 goals scored (2 per match)
Top scorer: Dennis Eckert (4 goal(s))
KAA Gent vs Standard Liege key players
In the Pro League, José Mendieta carries Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Tiago Filipe Alves Araújo, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Wilfried Kanga has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Dennis Eckert is the name that frightens the most for The Reds with 4 goal(s) in the Pro League.
In terms of playmaking, Casper Nielsen leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Rafiki Said Ahamada has accumulated 8 goal(s).
KAA Gent vs Standard Liege statistics in the Pro League
KAA Gent have an average of 8.67 corners and 1.83 cards per match. Meanwhile, Standard Liege have 10.84 corners and 1.33 cards. See the numbers for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege in the table below.
KAA Gent
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Away | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.58 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.95 | 1.48 |
Standard Liege
Belgium - Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W D L D |
1.6 |
| Away | L W D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 2.33 | 5 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0.67 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.96 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.52 | 1.69 |
More tips for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
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Correct score prediction for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
KAA Gent are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: KAA Gent 2-1 Standard Liege. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
Check out where to watch the live match between Standard Liege and KAA Gent:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for KAA Gent and Standard Liege
The line-ups for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent line-up
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5
Mouhamed Ngom
Defender
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7
Michel Ange Balikwisha
Forward
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11
Momodou Sonko
Forward
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14
Kyrell Wilson
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16
Christian Burgess
Defender
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17
Mathias Delorge-Knieper
Midfielder
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20
Tiago Araújo
Defender
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27
Tibe De Vlieger
Midfielder
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33
Davy Roef
Goalkeeper
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44
Siebe Heyden
Defender
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47
José Mendieta
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Royal Standard de Liège line-up
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1
Luke Epolo Matthieu
Goalkeeper
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7
Tobias Mohr
Midfielder
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10
Dennis Eckert
Forward
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11
Abid Adnane
Forward
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13
Marlon Fossey
Defender
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17
Bernard Nguene
Forward
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20
Ibrahim Karamoko
Defender
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22
Alexis Trouillet
Midfielder
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25
Ibe Hautekiet
Defender
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84
Rayan Touzghar
Midfielder
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94
Casper Nielsen
Midfielder
The Standard Liege starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
Match: KAA Gent vs Standard Liege
Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27
Date: 18/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Planet Group Arena (Ghelamco Arena)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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