Anderlecht 1-0 Gent – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Anderlecht at 57% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Anderlecht vs Gent encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
Anderlecht welcome Gent to Lotto Park in Jupiler Pro League (matchday 24). Kick-off is Sunday 4 February 2024 at 17:30 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Anderlecht stand at 4W 6D 0L — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W W D D D. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Anderlecht's form when playing at home: 7W 3D 0L across their last 10 home games (2.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.80 — Anderlecht are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Gent — last 10 games: 3W 4D 3L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W W L D L. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.40. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Gent have gone 3W 4D 3L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Anderlecht carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.50 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.80 vs 1.30. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 90% of Anderlecht's games and 60% of Gent's (from Anderlecht's last 10 home games and Gent's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
In-Play Data
Anderlecht trading profile (last 56 games, 27 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; of the 23 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 30%; of the 11 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 46%; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
Gent trading profile (last 56 games, 27 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 50%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Anderlecht 61% versus Gent 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Anderlecht 54% | Gent 59%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Anderlecht surrender their half-time lead 30% of the time, while Gent have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 50% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Anderlecht 2.07 xG and Gent 1.19 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Anderlecht attack 1.237 / defence 0.939 | Gent attack 1.030 / defence 1.036. League average goals — home 1.614 / away 1.233. Data: built from Anderlecht's last 56 games and Gent's last 57.
Result probabilities: Anderlecht 57% | Draw 23% | Gent 21%. Fair-value odds: Anderlecht 1.76 | Draw 4.44 | Gent 4.83. The model has a clear lean to Anderlecht (57%) — a 34pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 63% | BTTS Yes probability 62% | Total xG 3.26. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 63% — the 3.26 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% — both xG figures (2.07 / 1.19) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Anderlecht at 57% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.26 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 63% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Anderlecht's last 10 home games and Gent's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 62%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Anderlecht 90% (last 10 home games) | Gent 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Anderlecht vs Gent | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, matchday 24 | Venue: Lotto Park • Kick-off: Sunday 4 February 2024 at 17:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Anderlecht 57% | Draw 23% | Gent 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 63% (Under 37%) | BTTS Yes 62% (No 38%) | xG Anderlecht 2.07 / Gent 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: Anderlecht attack 1.237 / def 0.939 | Gent attack 1.030 / def 1.036 | league avg home 1.614 / away 1.233 • Poisson stance: Anderlecht (57%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.07
Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
1.19
Gent xG
62%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
63%
Over 2.5
41%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Anderlecht vs Gent FAQs
What time does Anderlecht vs Gent kick off?
Anderlecht vs Gent kicked off at 17:30 UK time on Sunday 4 February 2024 at Lotto Park.
What was the final score in Anderlecht vs Gent?
Anderlecht 1 - 0 Gent.
Where is Anderlecht vs Gent being played?
The match is being played at Lotto Park.
What competition is Anderlecht vs Gent part of?
Anderlecht vs Gent is a Jupiler Pro League fixture (matchday 24) (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Anderlecht vs Gent?
Our statistical model gives Anderlecht a 57% chance of winning, Gent a 21% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Anderlecht the favourite.
Will both teams score in Anderlecht vs Gent?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Anderlecht and Gent will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Anderlecht vs Gent have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 63%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Anderlecht's attacking strength (1.24x league average) is weighed against Gent's defensive record (1.04x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.07. The same calculation in reverse, Gent's attack versus Anderlecht's defence, projects 1.19 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Anderlecht's last 56 games and Gent's last 57 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.7%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Anderlecht Win
57%
1.76
23%
4.44
21%
4.83
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.5%
Draw
2 – 0
8.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.07
Anderlecht xG
Total xG
3.26
1.19
Gent xG
1.76
57%
Home win
4.44
23%
Draw
4.83
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
63%
Over 2.5
1.59
37%
Under 2.5
2.70
41%
Over 3.5
2.44
59%
Under 3.5
1.69
23%
Over 4.5
4.35
77%
Under 4.5
1.30
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.60
Clean Sheet
30%
3.30
13%
7.91
Win to Nil
17%
5.81
3%
38.17
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Anderlecht vs Gent Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Anderlecht vs Gent?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.7%.
How many goals are Anderlecht and Gent expected to score?
The model projects 2.07 expected goals for Anderlecht and 1.19 for Gent, a combined total of 3.26.
How confident is the prediction model for Anderlecht vs Gent?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 57%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Anderlecht come into this having played 56 games, going 25W 16D 15L for 1.62 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-D-D-D.
On the other side, Gent sit at 1.79 PPG from 56 outings (28W 16D 12L), a run that reads W-W-L-D-L across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Anderlecht on 1.62 PPG, Gent on 1.79. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Anderlecht's home form reads 13W 7D 7L across their last 27 home games, a 1.70 PPG return.
Away from home, Gent have taken 1.59 points per game from their last 27 away games (12W 7D 8L).
The Goals Picture
Anderlecht are averaging 1.66 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game recently; Gent are on 1.96 scored and 1.12 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Anderlecht have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 56 Results
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Gent
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Anderlecht (Home) vs Gent (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
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❓ Anderlecht vs Gent Form FAQs
What form are Anderlecht and Gent in coming into this match?
Anderlecht have gone 25W 16D 15L in their last 56 games (1.62 PPG), while Gent have gone 28W 16D 12L in their last 56 (1.79 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Anderlecht at home or Gent away?
Anderlecht's home record (1.70 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Anderlecht at home: 1.70 PPG; Gent away: 1.59 PPG.
Have Anderlecht or Gent been keeping clean sheets recently?
Anderlecht have kept a clean sheet in 27% of their recent games, Gent in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 10 H2H matches in our data, going back to February 2024. All of them came in Jupiler Pro League. The most recent was as recently as 25 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 24 Nov 2024, when Anderlecht won Anderlecht 6-0 Gent.
Anderlecht's record when hosting Gent specifically: 5W 0D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Anderlecht
1
Draws
3
Gent
Recent Meetings
❓ Anderlecht vs Gent H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Anderlecht and Gent?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Anderlecht have won 6, Gent have won 3, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Anderlecht and Gent last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 October 2026: Gent 4-0 Anderlecht.
Who has won more matches between Anderlecht and Gent?
Anderlecht have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Anderlecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 48% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 23% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 60% of those situations.
Gent are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Anderlecht 67%, Gent 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 63% (Anderlecht) and 52% (Gent). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 48% and 44% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Gent in 26%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Anderlecht home games / Gent away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Anderlecht vs Gent Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Anderlecht and Gent matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Anderlecht's games and 48% of Gent's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Anderlecht and Gent matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Anderlecht's matches and 52% of Gent's.
Do Anderlecht and Gent matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Anderlecht's recent matches and 78% of Gent's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Anderlecht edge out Gent 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Anderlecht beat Gent 1-0 at Lotto Park, Regular Season - 24, in the Jupiler Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Anderlecht 2.07 xG and Gent 1.19 xG, a combined 3.26. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Anderlecht fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Gent landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Anderlecht attack 1.24 / defence 0.94 against Gent attack 1.03 / defence 1.04, drawn from 56/57 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Anderlecht 57% | Draw 23% | Gent 21%, with Anderlecht to win its most likely call at 57%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 63%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 84% and missed. Over 3.5 was 41% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Anderlecht 54%, Gent 59%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Anderlecht's trading profile (56 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.
Gent's trading profile (56 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Anderlecht 1.62 PPG, Gent 1.79 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Anderlecht win broke the near-deadlock. Anderlecht (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.81 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.26 average — tighter than their form line. Gent (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.93 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.