Our Genk vs Gent Prediction: 2-2
Genk vs Gent in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Genk vs Gent prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Genk's Last Match – Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb
Genk must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 3-3 UEFA Europa League draw against Dinamo Zagreb on February 26. In that match, Genk controlled 47% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Genk | 47% | 14 (8) | 2.99 | 64 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 53% | 10 (5) | 1.8 | 51 |
Gent's Last Match – Gent vs Cercle Brugge
Gent will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Belgium First Division A defeat at the hands of Cercle Brugge on February 20. In that match, Gent had 45% possession and 1 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gent | 45% | 1 (1) | 0.29 | 38 |
Cercle Brugge | 55% | 12 (4) | 2.45 | 66 |
Genk vs Gent Stats
Key Stats
| Genk | Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Genk are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Gent average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Genk 19-14
Gent 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
Genk to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.8
Gent to win: @4.75
Lineups
Genk (4-3-3) : Tobias Lawal, Zakaria El-Ouadi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Kayembe, Bryan Heynen, Nikolas Sattlberger, Daan Heymans, Jarne Steuckers, Robin Mirisola, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
Gent (4-2-3-1) : Davy Roef, Daiki Hashioka, Matties Volckaert, Siebe Van Der Heyden, Tiago Filipe Alves Araujo, Atsuki Ito, Leonardo Lopes, Michal Skoras, Abdelkahar Kadri, Momodou Lamin Sonko, Wilfried Kanga



Genk
Dinamo Zagreb
Gent
Cercle Brugge
Union Saint Gilloise
Club Brugge
Sint-Truidense
Anderlecht
KV Mechelen
Gent
Standard Liege
Genk
Westerlo
Antwerp
Charleroi
Zulte-Waregem
OH Leuven
Cercle Brugge
FCV Dender EH