KAA Gent vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KAA Gent vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Ghelamco Arena.
- KAA Gent 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 30 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jasper Vergoote
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Feb | KAS Eupen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 Jan | KVC Westerlo | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | KAA Gent | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Feb | RWDM Molenbeek FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | KAS Eupen | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| KAA Gent | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 45 | Points | 35 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 13 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 13 |
| 49 | Scored | 31 |
| 43 | Conceded | 32 |
| +6 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 43% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KAA Gent are 4th (45 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 10th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. KAA Gent host Royal Antwerp FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Schmidt made 275 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KAA Gent and Royal Antwerp FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Zeno Van Den Bosch suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' Toby Alderweireld doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 21' It is a cagey affair so far. KAA Gent in their trying to find a way past Royal Antwerp FC's compact .
- 25' What composure from Jacob Ondrejka! The Sweden international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 28' Goal! Pieter Gerkens scores his 4 goal in 299 matches.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chidera Ejuke is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Royal Antwerp FC.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The crowd applauds Momodou Lamin Sonko as he leaves the pitch. Omri Gandelman steps in for KAA Gent.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ismael Kandouss on 49.
- 54' Nurio Fortuna has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Torunarigha on 54 minute.
- 59' It is a substitution in Royal Antwerp FC team. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is replaced by George Ilenikhena on 59 minute.
- 64' Vincent Janssen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 69' Royal Antwerp FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 71' The referee shows Royal Antwerp FC player a card on 71.
- 73' Royal Antwerp FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Victor Udoh is hanging Jacob Ondrejka on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Royal Antwerp FC team. Mandela Keita is replaced by Mahamadou Doumbia on 78 minute.
- 83' It looks like no one’s ball. Royal Antwerp FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 84' Against the run of play, George Ilenikhena has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 86' It is a substitution in KAA Gent team. Hyun-seok Hong is replaced by Laurent Depoitre on 86 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 23
- 16
- 13
- 10
- 5
- 18
- 7
- 9
- 8
- 3
Bench
- 22
-
29
Laurent Depoitre ↑ 86'
- 33
-
25
Nurio Fortuna ↑ 54'
- 12
-
36
Tibe De Vlieger ↑ 86'
-
6
Omri Gandelman ↑ 46'
- 19
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 23
- 18
- 24
- 1
- 34
-
19
Chidera Ejuke ↓ Gyrano Kerk 59'
-
8
Alhassan Yusuf ↓ Eliot Matazo 78'
- 27
- 33
-
17
Jacob Ondrejka ↓ Victor Udoh 73'
Bench
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↑ 59'
- 87
- 91
-
6
Eliot Matazo ↑ 78'
- 44
-
84
Mahamadou Doumbia ↑ 78'
-
9
George Ilenikhena ↑ 59'
- 52
-
60
Victor Udoh ↑ 73'
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 4 |
| Michael Frey | 3 |
| Tjaronn Chery | 3 |
| Sven Kums | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Vincent Janssen | 2 |
| Dylan Bronn | 2 |
| Jonathan David | 2 |
Head to Head
KAA Gent Form
Royal Antwerp FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
KAA Gent or Royal Antwerp FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
62%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
67%
KAA Gent or Royal Antwerp FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KAA Gent win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.