Gent – Standard Liege

Gent sit comfortably in second place with 16 points after five wins and a draw, boasting a dominant 11‑3 goal difference at home. Their visitors, Standard Liege, sit fifth with 11 points from three victories, two draws and a single loss, and a narrow +2 margin on the road (12‑10). The clash pits a high‑scoring Gent side that has yet to taste defeat against a Standard outfit that has been solid but inconsistent, making the encounter a pivotal test for the Belgians’ top‑four ambitions. Both teams will be keen to improve their positions, with Gent looking to extend their unbeaten run and Standard aiming to close the gap on the European spots.