Gent vs Standard Liege prediction 18.09.2026 | Belgian Pro League

Gent enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-1 away draw against KRC Genk. De Buffalo's are putting together a truly impressive campaign under head coach Rik De Mil, standing tall in 2nd place with 16 points after six Belgian Pro League games.

Last season was slightly bumpy as they missed out on the top-four championship playoffs, but they completely redeemed themselves by cruising through the Europe playoffs.

Look at them now. Rik De Mil's men boast an excellent domestic record this season, securing 5 wins, 1 draw, and zero defeats. At home, their execution has been nothing short of flawless. They are unbeaten in seven games at the Planet Group Arena, beating Club Brugge and OH Leuven in the last two.

A major catalyst has been young winger Momodou Sonko. He is in lethal form, having made three goal contributions already this season. Midfielder Mohammed El Âdfaoui is the only notable absentee due to a foot fracture.

Standard Liège enters this one on the back of a chaotic 4-2 away defeat against Westerlo. Les Rouches are desperately searching for consistency following an underwhelming 12th-place finish last season.

Vincent Euvrard’s men have had a rollercoaster ride through their opening six Belgian Pro League games, gathering 11 points from three wins, two draws, and one loss. I found watching their defensive meltdown last week absolutely painful.

On the road, their form remains incredibly shaky. They have managed just one win from three away trips this season, drawing 3-3 at Mechelen and scraping a 2-1 win at OH Leuven before last week's collapse.

Attacking midfielder Adnane Abid has been their primary spark, contributing three goals so far. Unfortunately, squad selection is complicated by a growing injury list. Key defenders Dimitri Lavalée and Gustav Mortensen are both ruled out.