Club Brugge KV vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Club Brugge KV vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Jan Breydelstadion.
- Club Brugge KV 30 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- KAA Gent 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Jan Boterberg
- Referee Jeroen Walschap
- Referee Thibaud Nijssen
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | KV Oostende | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Dec | KSC Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | KV Kortrijk | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | KRC Genk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Club Brugge KV | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 63 | Points | 45 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 20 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 11 |
| 59 | Scored | 49 |
| 36 | Conceded | 43 |
| +23 | GD | +6 |
| 2.10 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 67% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Club Brugge KV are 2nd (63 pts). KAA Gent are 4th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Jan Breydelstadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Club Brugge KV and KAA Gent are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The travelling KAA Gent supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' GOAL! Jonathan David fires home to make it 0-1!
- 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Siebe Schrijvers.
- 28' Club Brugge KV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 28.
- 31' Poor challenge from Dylan Bronn. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 36' KAA Gent fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' KAA Gent are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' The 34-year-old Arnaud Souquet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Alexander Sorloth argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Anderson Esiti argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' Roman Yaremchuk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Roman Bezus on 61 minute.
- 62' A moment of madness from Anderson Esiti on 62 minutes earns him a Red card. KAA Gent will be frustrated.
- 65' KAA Gent ring the changes. Jean-Luc Dompe has done his job and it is now time for Birger Verstraete to step up.
- 69' Another substitution for KAA Gent to replace Jonathan David by Brecht Dejaegere on 69 minute.
- 70' Another change for Club Brugge KV made on 70 minute. Sofyan Amrabat leaves to be changed by Lois Openda.
- 71' Magnificent from Lois Openda! That is 104 goals in 351 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Emmanuel Dennis on 74 minutes.
- 76' Club Brugge KV ring the changes. Ruud Vormer has done his job and it is now time for Dion Cools to step up.
- 81' Brandon Mechele has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
- 86' It looks like no one’s ball. Club Brugge KV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 87' Kaveh Rezaei has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wesley on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mats Rits on 90 minutes.
- The points are shared — Club Brugge KV 1-1 KAA Gent. Honours even.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Sofyan Amrabat ↓ Lois Openda 70'
- 22
- 24
- 44
-
25
Ruud Vormer C ↓ Dion Cools 76'
- 11
- 20
-
7
Wesley ↓ Kaveh Rezaei 87'
- 42
- 16
- 26
Bench
-
10
Kaveh Rezaei ↑ 87'
-
21
Dion Cools ↑ 76'
- 5
- 35
- 77
- 1
-
80
Lois Openda ↑ 70'
- 27
Coach
Ivan Leko
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
18
Roman Bezus ↓ Roman Yaremchuk 61'
- 28
- 2
- 11
- 21
- 4
- 44
- 16
- 8
- 1
Bench
- 20
- 29
-
19
Brecht Dejaegere ↑ 69'
-
6
Birger Verstraete ↑ 65'
-
17
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 61'
- 76
- 13
- 5
Coach
Jess Thorup
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christos Tzolis | 6 |
| Hans Vanaken | 6 |
| Romeo Vermant | 4 |
| Wesley | 4 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 3 |
| Nicolo Tresoldi | 3 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Wesley | 3 |
Club Brugge KV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.26
Club Brugge KV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Club Brugge KV or Draw
80%
Draw or KAA Gent
43%
Club Brugge KV or KAA Gent
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KAA Gent win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.9%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Club Brugge KV
| Handicap | Club Brugge KV covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

