K. Lierse S.K. 1-3 KAA Gent II – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates KAA Gent II at 37%, yet other data sources diverge — this K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II meet at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion in Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 26. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Current Form
K. Lierse S.K.'s overall Challenger Pro League record this term: 3W 2D 5L from 10 games (1.10 PPG). Last five: L D L L L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for K. Lierse S.K., so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion, K. Lierse S.K. have gone 4W 3D 3L this season (10 games, 1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
KAA Gent II have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Challenger Pro League outings this season: 4W 1D 5L. Last five: W W W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for KAA Gent II, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Challenger Pro League this season, KAA Gent II have posted 5W 0D 5L from 10 away outings — 1.50 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.10 PPG for K. Lierse S.K. against 1.30 for KAA Gent II. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — K. Lierse S.K. lead 0W to 0W over the last 1 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 0.0 per game from 1 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 25 Sep 2025, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading
K. Lierse S.K. half-time and goal-timing data (22 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
KAA Gent II half-time and goal-timing data (22 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 30% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — K. Lierse S.K. 46% versus KAA Gent II 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (K. Lierse S.K. 41% | KAA Gent II 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects K. Lierse S.K. 1.14 xG and KAA Gent II 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: K. Lierse S.K. attack 0.858 / defence 1.029 | KAA Gent II attack 0.889 / defence 0.998. League average goals — home 1.327 / away 1.297. Data: 52 K. Lierse S.K. games / 22 KAA Gent II games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: K. Lierse S.K. 35% | Draw 28% | KAA Gent II 37%. Fair-value odds: K. Lierse S.K. 2.86 | Draw 3.57 | KAA Gent II 2.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.32. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.32 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, KAA Gent II are the pick at 37% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on KAA Gent II if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.32 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 41% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 47% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: K. Lierse S.K. 50% | KAA Gent II 30% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Herman Vanderpoortenstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Feb 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: K. Lierse S.K. 35% | Draw 28% | KAA Gent II 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 47% | xG K. Lierse S.K. 1.14 / KAA Gent II 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: K. Lierse S.K. attack 0.858 / def 1.029 | KAA Gent II attack 0.889 / def 0.998 | league avg home 1.327 / away 1.297 • Poisson stance: KAA Gent II (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.14
K. Lierse S.K. xG
Expected Goals
1.19
KAA Gent II xG
47%
BTTS
67%
Over 1.5
41%
Over 2.5
21%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II kick off?
K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II kicked off at 19:00 on Saturday 21 February 2026 at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion.
What was the final score in K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II?
K. Lierse S.K. 1 - 3 KAA Gent II.
Where is K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II being played?
The match is being played at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion.
What competition is K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II part of?
K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II?
Our statistical model gives K. Lierse S.K. a 35% chance of winning, KAA Gent II a 37% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making KAA Gent II the favourite.
Will both teams score in K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II will score (BTTS).
Will K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II?
Record (1 meetings): K. Lierse S.K. 0W | Draws 1 | KAA Gent II 0W.
What form are K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II in?
K. Lierse S.K. (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-D-L-L-L. KAA Gent II (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from K. Lierse S.K.'s attack rating (0.86) and KAA Gent II's defence rating (1.00), the model arrives at 1.14 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — KAA Gent II's attack (0.89x) against K. Lierse S.K.'s defence (1.03x) — and the away total comes out at 1.19.
These ratings are built from 52/22 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.9%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.5%), 0-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
KAA Gent II Win
35%
2.88
28%
3.55
37%
2.69
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.6%
Away win
1 – 0
11.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.14
K. Lierse S.K. xG
Total xG
2.32
1.19
KAA Gent II xG
2.88
35%
Home win
3.55
28%
Draw
2.69
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.12
53%
BTTS No
1.89
Clean Sheet
31%
3.28
32%
3.12
Win to Nil
11%
9.45
12%
8.39
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.8 | 11.6 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.1 | 13.2 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II expected to score?
The model projects 1.14 expected goals for K. Lierse S.K. and 1.19 for KAA Gent II, a combined total of 2.32.
How confident is the prediction model for K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
K. Lierse S.K.'s recent record stands at 6W 6D 10L from 22 games, a 1.09 PPG return, with L-D-L-L-L in the last five. The sample for K. Lierse S.K. is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
KAA Gent II, meanwhile, have gone 9W 3D 10L across 22 games — 1.36 PPG, with W-W-W-L-L in their last five. The sample for KAA Gent II is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.09 PPG for K. Lierse S.K. against 1.36 for KAA Gent II. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, K. Lierse S.K. have managed 4W 3D 3L from 10 games — 1.50 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.09 PPG overall — K. Lierse S.K. are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
KAA Gent II's away record stands at 5W 0D 5L across 10 trips, a 1.50 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
K. Lierse S.K. are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.27 conceded per game recently; KAA Gent II are on 1.32 scored and 1.32 conceded.
Last 22 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
K. Lierse S.K.
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KAA Gent II
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II in coming into this match?
K. Lierse S.K. have gone 6W 6D 10L in their last 22 games (1.09 PPG), while KAA Gent II have gone 9W 3D 10L in their last 22 (1.36 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — K. Lierse S.K. at home or KAA Gent II away?
K. Lierse S.K.'s home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — K. Lierse S.K. at home: 1.50 PPG; KAA Gent II away: 1.50 PPG.
Have K. Lierse S.K. or KAA Gent II been keeping clean sheets recently?
K. Lierse S.K. have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, KAA Gent II in 27%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 2 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2025 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. They last met on 21 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
K. Lierse S.K.
1
Draws
1
KAA Gent II
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II?
From 2 meetings on record, K. Lierse S.K. have won 0, KAA Gent II have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II last play each other?
They last met on 21 February 2026, when K. Lierse S.K. 1-3 KAA Gent II.
Who has won more matches between K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II?
KAA Gent II have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
K. Lierse S.K. are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
KAA Gent II 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 30% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — K. Lierse S.K. 50%, KAA Gent II 30% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (K. Lierse S.K.) and 50% (KAA Gent II).
On the defensive side: K. Lierse S.K. keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; K. Lierse S.K. have failed to score in 30% of games; KAA Gent II in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = K. Lierse S.K. home games / KAA Gent II away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when K. Lierse S.K. play KAA Gent II?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of K. Lierse S.K.'s recent matches and 30% of KAA Gent II's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is K. Lierse S.K. vs KAA Gent II usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of K. Lierse S.K.'s recent games and 50% of KAA Gent II's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do K. Lierse S.K. and KAA Gent II tend to score early?
K. Lierse S.K. have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, KAA Gent II in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
KAA Gent II cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over K. Lierse S.K..
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
KAA Gent II beat K. Lierse S.K. 1-3 at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion, Regular Season - 26, in the Challenger Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting K. Lierse S.K. 1.14 xG and KAA Gent II 1.19 xG, a combined 2.32. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. KAA Gent II outscored their 1.19 projection by 1.8. Those figures were built on strength ratings of K. Lierse S.K. attack 0.86 / defence 1.03 against KAA Gent II attack 0.89 / defence 1.00, drawn from 52/22 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it K. Lierse S.K. 35% | Draw 28% | KAA Gent II 37%, with KAA Gent II to win its most likely call at 37%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 41%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 67% and landed. Over 3.5 was 21% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 47% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (K. Lierse S.K. 41%, KAA Gent II 50%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
K. Lierse S.K.'s trading profile (22 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
KAA Gent II's trading profile (22 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — K. Lierse S.K. 1.09 PPG, KAA Gent II 1.36 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the KAA Gent II win broke the near-deadlock. K. Lierse S.K. (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.20 concession average — a leakier day than usual. KAA Gent II (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.30 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.