Gent vs Leuven prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 3, 2026
Pro League Belgium
In the 3rd round of the Belgian Pro League, Gent will face Leuven on September 3, 2026. The hosts will be determined to claim victory.
Gent vs Leuven team news and expert analysis
The club from Planet Group Arena finished fifth last season. They subsequently defeated Genk in the playoff match, which was enough to secure a place in the Conference League. In qualifying, the Belgians overcame LNZ and IFK Göteborg, while after a goalless home draw against Hibernian, they managed to win 3-2 in Scotland and advance to the league phase. They also made a strong start domestically, beating Mechelen 2-0 and La Louvière 2-1. They then collected maximum points against Club Brugge as well, winning 2-1.
Leuven finished twelfth in last season’s championship. Their start to the new campaign has been particularly disappointing. They lost to both Charleroi and Club Brugge, conceding three goals in each match. In their latest outing against Standard Liège, things did not improve, as they suffered another defeat, this time by a 1-2 scoreline.
De Mil’s side have been averaging two goals scored per match while conceding just 0.67. Oud-Heverlee Leuven, meanwhile, are managing only 0.67 goals per game while conceding as many as 3.33.
Head to Head matches: Gent vs Leuven
Since 2024, Leuven have won four of their last six meetings with Gent, suffering just one defeat.
It is difficult to find arguments in favour of the visitors. The stronger home side should be able to secure victory here (odds – 1.64).
Gent vs Leuven: key statistics and trends
- Gent are unbeaten this season
- 67% of Gent matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.67 goals per match
- Leuven have lost all three of their opening league matches
- 67% of Oud-Heverlee Leuven matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per match
Gent vs Leuven: Possible starting lineups
Gent play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Roef - Araujo, Van den Heijden, Burgess, Ngom - Leonardo, Ombe - Sonko, Volkert, Kadri - Cisse
Leuven play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Van den Heuvel - Nyakossi, Dussen, Pletinckx - Teklab, Schrijvers, George, Gil - Balikwisha, Ikwuemesi, Vossen
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