Gent – Antwerp

Gent, sitting second in the table with 16 points from five wins and a draw and a tidy 11‑3 goal difference, will host a struggling Antwerp side that occupy 11th place with just seven points after two victories, a draw and three defeats. The visitors’ defensive frailties are evident in their -2 goal difference, while Gent’s stingy defence has conceded only three goals all season. Historically the two clubs have often produced close encounters, but Gent’s current form gives them a clear edge as they look to extend their unbeaten run. Antwerp will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to claw back into the European‑qualification race.