Club Brugge KV vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Club Brugge KV vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Jan Breydel Stadion.
- Club Brugge KV 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- KAA Gent 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | KAA Gent | H | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | KAA Gent | A | 5–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | KRC Genk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–5 | L |
| 20 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–5 | L |
| 13 Apr | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Club Brugge KV | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #6 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 2 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +6 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
Club Brugge KV this season
100%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
Club Brugge KV are 1st (6 pts). KAA Gent are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Club Brugge KV
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KAA Gent
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Club Brugge KV and KAA Gent is underway.
- 5' Samuel Kotto needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Nordin Jackers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' KAA Gent is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Club Brugge KV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' KAA Gent is taking the lead after the goal scored by Omri Gandelman on 33.
- 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Torunarigha argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' The Germany Romeo Vermant breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
- 46' Hugo Siquet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyriani Sabbe on 46 minute.
- 50' Romeo Vermant does the damage! The net is bulging and Club Brugge KV surge ahead!
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' Christos Tzolis makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Club Brugge KV are in front.
- 58' A change in the KAA Gent ranks — Jordan Torunarigha exits the field as Samuel Kotto enters on 58.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Christos Tzolis gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 65' Another change for Club Brugge KV made on 65 minute. Maxim De Cuyper leaves to be changed by Gustaf Nilsson.
- 66' The KAA Gent manager makes a substitution. Hyllarion Goore departs to be replaced by Aime Omgba.
- 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' The whistle greets Chemsdine Talbi as he departs to be replaced by Michal Skoras.
- 80' Club Brugge KV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 80.
- 84' KAA Gent ring the changes. Mathias Delorge has done his job and it is now time for Momodou Lamin Sonko to step up.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- KAA Gent will have plenty to reflect on. Club Brugge KV were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
-
20
Hans Vanaken ↓ Bjorn Meijer 65'
- 29
- 55
- 8
- 30
- 10
- 4
-
68
Chemsdine Talbi ↓ Michal Skoras 75'
-
17
Romeo Vermant ↓ Ferran Jutgla 65'
-
64
Kyriani Sabbe ↓ Hugo Siquet 46'
Bench
- 27
-
19
Gustaf Nilsson ↑ 65'
-
21
Michal Skoras ↑ 75'
-
9
Ferran Jutgla ↑ 65'
-
41
Hugo Siquet ↑ 46'
-
14
Bjorn Meijer ↑ 65'
- 58
- 2
- 71
Coach
Nicky Hayen
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Noah Fadiga ↓ Gilles De Meyer 58'
- 23
- 4
- 14
-
20
Tiago Araujo ↓ Tibe De Vlieger 84'
- 15
- 16
- 32
- 3
- 6
-
45
Hyllarion Goore ↓ Aime Omgba 66'
Bench
- 13
- 30
-
2
Samuel Kotto ↑ 58'
-
11
Momodou Lamin Sonko ↑ 84'
- 9
-
27
Tibe De Vlieger ↑ 84'
-
10
Aime Omgba ↑ 66'
- 19
-
35
Gilles De Meyer ↑ 58'
Coach
Danijel Milicevic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christos Tzolis | 6 |
| Hans Vanaken | 6 |
| Romeo Vermant | 4 |
| Wesley | 4 |
| Tarik Tissoudali | 3 |
| Wesley | 3 |
| Omri Gandelman | 3 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 3 |
Head to Head
Club Brugge KV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Club Brugge KV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.47
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Brugge KV win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Club Brugge KV or Draw
88%
Draw or KAA Gent
38%
Club Brugge KV or KAA Gent
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 0
20.5%
0 – 0
17.4%
2 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
4 – 0
2.4%
1 – 2
2.2%
2 – 2
1.7%
0 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Club Brugge KV
| Handicap | Club Brugge KV covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 29% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

