Gent vs Bruges prediction and betting tips on January 16, 2024
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Game Prediction
In the middle of the week, there are often cup matches, and Belgium is following suit this Tuesday with a particularly intriguing quarter-final pair in Ghent, where the homonymous club will host Bruges. Who is more worthy of reaching the semi-finals? An individual forecast for the match on January 16, 2024, has been created for the readers of the website.
Gent is having a commendable season
The "Buffalos" managed to clinch the championship title in 2015, achieving something unprecedented before, and then mostly settled for either second place or the country's cup. Nevertheless, they consistently remain among the best in Belgian football. Last season, the club finished in fifth place and reached the quarter-finals of the Conference League. In the same tournament, they are soon to begin the playoffs against Maccabi Haifa. Additionally, Ghent has slightly improved its position in the national championship. Winning half of the 20 played matches and accumulating 38 points (with only two losses), Hein Vanhaezebrouck's charges confidently hold the solitary third position—only surpassed by Union and Anderlecht.
Bruges risks not repeating even last season's result
The "Blue-Blacks" secured their third consecutive championship title in 2022, coupled with a record-breaking eighteenth Super Cup. However, following such success, the fourth-place finish in the previous season was understandably considered a failure, despite a strong performance in the Champions League. Currently, they are trying to rectify that, but the real strength of the Belgians is seen in the Conference League, where they won their group, albeit inconsistently in the domestic league. After a promising start, they had a stretch with only one victory in eight rounds. Since mid-November, they have managed to add more wins, alternating with occasional draws. However, this has been sufficient only for a rise into the top five.
Previous matches
In the last five encounters, starting with the 2022 Super Cup, the home side has consistently emerged victorious. This includes a 2-0 win in Bruges in mid-December.
Free prediction for the Gent - Bruges match on January 16:
The odds slightly favor the visitors. However, considering all factors, it is advisable to bet on the home team with a "0" handicap (odds - 1.98).