Gent 3-2 Beerschot VA – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Gent at 68% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Gent vs Beerschot VA encounter.
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Full Analysis
Planet Group Arena plays host to Gent versus Beerschot VA in Jupiler Pro League (matchday 26). Kick-off: Sunday 16 February 2025 at 12:30 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Gent have collected 1.50 PPG across their last 10 games: 3W 6D 1L. Last five: D D D W D. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Gent's home record over their last 10 home games: 5W 3D 2L (1.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Beerschot VA's record over their last 10 games: 1W 4D 5L (0.70 PPG). Last five: D L L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Beerschot VA away from home: 0W 1D 9L from their last 10 away games — 0.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 2.30 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. Their away PPG of 0.10 is notably below their overall 0.70 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The form ledger tips toward Gent. A 0.80 PPG lead over Beerschot VA (1.50 vs 0.70) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 3 H2H matches in our data, Gent edge it 1 wins to 0, with 2 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 3 Nov 2024, ended Gent 0–0 Beerschot VA — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading
Gent half-time and goal-timing data (last 55 games, 27 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 93% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
Beerschot VA half-time and goal-timing data (last 55 games, 27 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; of the 15 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (away games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Gent 53% versus Beerschot VA 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Gent 53% | Beerschot VA 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Gent 2.13 xG and Beerschot VA 0.71 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: Gent attack 1.058 / defence 0.893 | Beerschot VA attack 0.708 / defence 1.291. League average goals — home 1.559 / away 1.119. Beerschot VA's defence rating of 1.291 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Gent's projected output up. Beerschot VA's attack rating of 0.708 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.71. Data: built from Gent's last 55 games and Beerschot VA's last 25.
Result probabilities: Gent 68% | Draw 23% | Beerschot VA 9%. Fair-value odds: Gent 1.46 | Draw 4.41 | Beerschot VA 11.04. The model has a clear lean to Gent (68%) — a 45pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS Yes probability 47% | Total xG 2.84. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.84 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS No at 53% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Gent at 68% — 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.
The Poisson model projects 2.84 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 54% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Gent 40% (last 10 home games) | Beerschot VA 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Gent vs Beerschot VA | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, matchday 26 | Venue: Planet Group Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 16 February 2025 at 12:30 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: Gent 68% | Draw 23% | Beerschot VA 9% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% (Under 46%) | BTTS Yes 47% (No 53%) | xG Gent 2.13 / Beerschot VA 0.71 • Poisson strength factors: Gent attack 1.058 / def 0.893 | Beerschot VA attack 0.708 / def 1.291 | league avg home 1.559 / away 1.119 • Poisson stance: Gent (68%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.13
Gent xG
Expected Goals
0.71
Beerschot VA xG
47%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Gent vs Beerschot VA FAQs
What time does Gent vs Beerschot VA kick off?
Gent vs Beerschot VA kicked off at 12:30 UK time on Sunday 16 February 2025 at Planet Group Arena.
What was the final score in Gent vs Beerschot VA?
Gent 3 - 2 Beerschot VA.
Where is Gent vs Beerschot VA being played?
The match is being played at Planet Group Arena.
What competition is Gent vs Beerschot VA part of?
Gent vs Beerschot VA is a Jupiler Pro League fixture (matchday 26) (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Gent vs Beerschot VA?
Our statistical model gives Gent a 68% chance of winning, Beerschot VA a 9% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Gent the favourite.
Will both teams score in Gent vs Beerschot VA?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Gent and Beerschot VA will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (53%).
Will Gent vs Beerschot VA have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Gent's attacking strength (1.06x league average) is weighed against Beerschot VA's defensive record (1.29x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.13. Flip it around — Beerschot VA's attack (0.71x) against Gent's defence (0.89x) — and the away total comes out at 0.71.
These ratings are built from Gent's last 55 games and Beerschot VA's last 25 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 13.3%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.3%), 1-1 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Gent Win
68%
1.46
23%
4.41
9%
11.04
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
13.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
12.5%
Home win
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.13
Gent xG
Total xG
2.84
0.71
Beerschot VA xG
1.46
68%
Home win
4.41
23%
Draw
11.04
9%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.14
53%
BTTS No
1.88
Clean Sheet
49%
2.03
12%
8.41
Win to Nil
34%
2.97
1%
92.88
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 12.5 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 13.3 | 9.4 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 9.4 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Gent vs Beerschot VA Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Gent vs Beerschot VA?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.3%.
How many goals are Gent and Beerschot VA expected to score?
The model projects 2.13 expected goals for Gent and 0.71 for Beerschot VA, a combined total of 2.84.
How confident is the prediction model for Gent vs Beerschot VA?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 68%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Gent's recent record stands at 25W 16D 14L from 55 games, a 1.65 PPG return, with D-D-D-W-D in the last five.
Beerschot VA, meanwhile, have gone 19W 13D 23L across 55 games — 1.27 PPG, with D-L-L-L-D in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.65 PPG for Gent against 1.27 for Beerschot VA. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Gent have managed 14W 7D 6L from their last 27 home games — 1.81 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Beerschot VA's away record stands at 10W 2D 15L across their last 27 away games, a 1.19 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Gent come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Gent are averaging 1.82 goals scored and 1.16 conceded per game recently; Beerschot VA are on 1.24 scored and 1.47 conceded.
Defensively: Gent have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 55 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
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Beerschot VA
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Gent (Home) vs Beerschot VA (Away)
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Beerschot VA
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❓ Gent vs Beerschot VA Form FAQs
What form are Gent and Beerschot VA in coming into this match?
Gent have gone 25W 16D 14L in their last 55 games (1.65 PPG), while Beerschot VA have gone 19W 13D 23L in their last 55 (1.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Gent at home or Beerschot VA away?
Gent's home record (1.81 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Gent at home: 1.81 PPG; Beerschot VA away: 1.19 PPG.
Have Gent or Beerschot VA been keeping clean sheets recently?
Gent have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their recent games, Beerschot VA in 22%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 4 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to August 2021 — a small sample, so read the trends with care. All of them came in Jupiler Pro League. The most recent in our data was on 16 February 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Gent have gone 1W 1D 0L from the 2 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Beerschot VA — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Gent
2
Draws
0
Beerschot VA
Recent Meetings
❓ Gent vs Beerschot VA H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Gent and Beerschot VA?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, Gent have won 2, Beerschot VA have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Gent and Beerschot VA last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 16 February 2025: Gent 3-2 Beerschot VA.
Who has won more matches between Gent and Beerschot VA?
Gent have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 4 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Gent are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 93% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% 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 17% of those situations.
Beerschot VA 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 26% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Gent 59%, Beerschot VA 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 59% for Gent and 63% for Beerschot VA. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 44% and 37% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Gent keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Beerschot VA in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Gent home games / Beerschot VA away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Gent vs Beerschot VA Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Gent and Beerschot VA matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 59% of Gent's games and 52% of Beerschot VA's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Gent and Beerschot VA matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 59% of Gent's matches and 63% of Beerschot VA's.
Do Gent and Beerschot VA matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 93% of Gent's recent matches and 70% of Beerschot VA's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Gent edge out Beerschot VA 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Gent beat Beerschot VA 3-2 at Planet Group Arena, Regular Season - 26, in the Jupiler 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 Gent 2.13 xG and Beerschot VA 0.71 xG, a combined 2.84. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Gent beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Beerschot VA outscored their 0.71 projection by 1.3. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Gent attack 1.06 / defence 0.89 against Beerschot VA attack 0.71 / defence 1.29, drawn from 55/25 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Gent 68% | Draw 23% | Beerschot VA 9%, with Gent to win its most likely call at 68%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. Over 3.5 was 32% 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 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Gent 53%, Beerschot VA 58%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Gent's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Beerschot VA's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Gent 1.65 PPG, Beerschot VA 1.27 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Gent win broke the near-deadlock. Gent (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 2.19 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Beerschot VA (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.78 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.