KVC Westerlo vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KVC Westerlo vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at 't Kuipje.
- KVC Westerlo 30 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- KAA Gent 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wesli De Cremer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | KAA Gent | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Aug | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jul | KAS Eupen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Apr | FC Seraing | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | KVC Westerlo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | KV Mechelen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | KV Kortrijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | KV Oostende | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | KV Mechelen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| KVC Westerlo | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 39 | Points | 45 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 10 / 9 / 11 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 11 |
| 36 | Scored | 49 |
| 40 | Conceded | 43 |
| -4 | GD | +6 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 33% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KVC Westerlo are 9th (39 pts). KAA Gent are 4th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds 't Kuipje will turn into a battlefield for KVC Westerlo and KAA Gent.
- 5' Australia international Jordan Bos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' KVC Westerlo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KAA Gent backline.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' Nicolas Madsen adds to his 0 season tally! KVC Westerlo lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 22' KVC Westerlo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' KAA Gent come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 34' A goal from the Japan international Tsuyoshi Watanabe! He fires home on 34 to make it 1-1!
- 39' Mathias Fixelles needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Torunarigha is clearly more than just a goal scorer for KVC Westerlo.
- 46' The crowd applauds Andrew Hjulsager as he leaves the pitch. Malick Fofana steps in for KAA Gent.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KVC Westerlo and KAA Gent are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' What a moment for Hugo Cuypers! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Mathias Fixelles is booked for KVC Westerlo — card on 66.
- 68' Poor challenge from Julien De Sart. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' Adedire Awokoya-Mebude gets the nod from KVC Westerlo. He replaces Edisson Jordanov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Hugo Cuypers has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
- 78' It is a cagey affair so far. KVC Westerlo in their trying to find a way past KAA Gent's compact .
- 81' Another change for KAA Gent made on 81 minute. Hugo Cuypers leaves to be changed by Tarik Tissoudali.
- 82' Another substitution for KAA Gent to replace Hyun-seok Hong by Pieter Gerkens on 82 minute.
- 83' Tuur Rommens has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Bos on 83 minute.
- 88' The travelling KAA Gent supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
KVC Westerlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 22
- 1
- 32
- 8
- 2
- 4
-
79
Yusuke Matsuo ↓ Lucas Stassin 71'
- 39
-
5
Jordan Bos ↓ Tuur Rommens 83'
-
9
Matija Frigan ↓ Fernand Goure 83'
Bench
-
11
Muhammed Gumuskaya ↑ 83'
- 20
- 24
-
76
Lucas Stassin ↑ 71'
-
25
Tuur Rommens ↑ 83'
-
29
Fernand Goure ↑ 83'
-
13
Adedire Awokoya-Mebude ↑ 71'
Coach
Jonas De Roeck
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 17
- 1
- 24
- 13
- 4
- 5
-
18
Matisse Samoise ↓ Noah Fadiga 82'
-
11
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Tarik Tissoudali 81'
-
7
Hyun-seok Hong ↓ Pieter Gerkens 82'
- 20
Bench
-
22
Noah Fadiga ↑ 82'
- 33
-
10
Tarik Tissoudali ↑ 81'
-
19
Malick Fofana ↑ 46'
- 21
- 15
-
8
Pieter Gerkens ↑ 82'
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hugo Cuypers | 5 |
| Omri Gandelman | 3 |
| Allahyar Sayyadmanesh | 2 |
| Nicolas Madsen | 2 |
| Igor Vetokele | 1 |
| Nacer Chadli | 1 |
| Max Dean | 1 |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 1 |
Head to Head
KVC Westerlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26
KVC Westerlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KAA Gent win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
KVC Westerlo or Draw
52%
Draw or KAA Gent
73%
KVC Westerlo or KAA Gent
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.7%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — KVC Westerlo
| Handicap | KVC Westerlo covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 21% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
KVC Westerlo keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.