Gent vs Zulte Waregem prediction 13.03.2026 | Belgian Pro League

Gent enter this fixture with relatively mixed recent form but remain competitive in the race for the top six. Rik De Mil’s men ended a run of two consecutive defeats with a convincing 3-1 victory over Mechelen at the weekend, which lifted them into the top six, although the gap between sixth and ninth place remains extremely narrow - just a single point.

Their attacking production has largely been driven by striker Wilfried Kanga, who leads the team’s scoring charts with eight league goals, while midfielder Omri Gandelman has added seven goals from midfield. 

At home, Gent’s numbers are fairly solid, winning seven of their 14 league games while averaging nearly 1.8 goals scored per match at the Planet Group Arena.

Zulte Waregem arrive in Gent with significantly weaker recent form. In their last six league matches, they have lost five times, including four consecutive defeats since mid-February. Such a prolonged losing run has placed Zulte on the verge of dropping into the relegation zone, as they currently sit just one point above OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.

Their away record has been particularly problematic, with only two wins in 14 away league matches and an average of 1.86 goals conceded per game on the road. Defensively, Zulte Waregem have recorded very few clean sheets this season, a statistic that underlines their vulnerability when facing stronger attacking sides.