Standard Liege vs Gent prediction 18.05.2024
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- Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Conference League Group
- Date: Saturday, 18th May, 2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Maurice Dufrasnestadion (Liège)
On Saturday evening, Standard Liege and Gent will face off at Maurice Dufrasnestadion in Liège in a match in which both teams have little to gain.
In the 21st century, Standard Liege were one of the teams that fairly regularly secured Europe. However, that has not been the case in the last three years, and they once again failed to secure it this year. In the Conference League Group, the Reds have been really bad, and it is evident they don't belong in this group, let alone in Europe. Currently, they are 20 points behind the 1st-placed Gent.
Gent were among the top five teams in Belgium in the previous decade. This year, they were super close to reaching the Championship group but failed to do so only due to a worse goal difference compared to 6th-placed Genk. However, they are by far the best team in the Conference League Group and will finish in first place regardless of the results in the remaining two games.
Standard Liege vs Gent pick: Gent to win
Standard Liege are in terrible form. They are currently on a seven-game winless run, and in the last game vs Leuven, they were completely outplayed and lost 3:1. Additionally, the team's morale is surely low considering the players are not receiving their paychecks as the club fell into financial problems.
On the other hand, Gent have dominated the Conference League Group, winning six of eight matches - 75%. Even in two games they lost vs Leuven, Gent were a better team and deserved more from the games.
In the previous h2h game, Gent absolutely dominated, winning 5:1 at Planet Group Arena in Gent. Additionally, Gent have won four of the last five h2h matches.
Neither team has a motive in this match, but from what we have seen from these teams this season, along with a massive difference in form, we strongly believe Gent should secure a comfortable win over Standard Liege.
Standard Liege vs K.A.A. Gent Head to Head (H2H) stats
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K.A.A. Gent
5 : 1
Standard Liege
Pro League
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Standard Liege
4 : 2
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
3 : 1
Standard Liege
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
3 : 1
Standard Liege
Pro League
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Standard Liege
1 : 2
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
Standard Liege team news
The team should have no new injuries, but the ones who missed the previous games with injuries will remain sidelined, including their first goalkeeper (Arnaud Bodart) and two crucial central defenders (Zinho Vanhgeusden and Nathan Ngoy). Additionally, the team should miss Aiden O'Neill, Souleyman Doumbia, and backup goalkeeper Laurnet Henkinet.
In recent days, coach Ivan Leko spoke about the situation in Standard Liege for Croatian media. He said the club is having financial problems and is informed that they do not know when they will receive their wages. "It is a very sad situation for such a great club as Standard Liege," the coach added.
Last matches of Standard Liege
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OH Leuven
3 : 1
Standard Liege
Pro League
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Standard Liege
1 : 1
Sint-Truiden
Pro League
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Standard Liege
0 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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Westerlo
3 : 3
Standard Liege
Pro League
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Sint-Truiden
3 : 3
Standard Liege
Pro League
Standard Liege lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Matthieu Epolo
Defenders
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5
Jonathan Panzo
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51
Lucas Noubi
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34
Konstantinos Laifis
Midfielders
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13
Marlon Fossey
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6
Hayao Kawabe
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8
Isaac Price
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33
Hakim Sahabo
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61
Cihan Canak
Forwards
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14
Wilfried Kanga
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9
Kelvin Yeboah
Gent team news
According to the club's website, coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck will leave the club after this season. The 60-year-old coach was twice in charge of Gent, 2014-2017 and 2020-2024. The coach won three trophies with Gent: 2014/15 League champions, 2015/16 Super Cup winners, and 2021/22 Belgian Cup winners.
Paul Nardi and Franck Surdez should be the only players to miss the game with (long-term) injuries.
Last matches of K.A.A. Gent
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K.A.A. Gent
0 : 1
OH Leuven
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
2 : 4
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
3 : 2
Westerlo
Pro League
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Sint-Truiden
0 : 2
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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K.A.A. Gent
3 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
K.A.A. Gent lineup
Goalkeeper
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33
Davy Roef
Defenders
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20
Stefan Mitrovic
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4
Tsuyoushi Watanabe
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25
Nurio Fortuna
Midfielders
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18
Matisse Samoise
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8
Pieter Gerkens
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13
Julien De Sart
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24
Sven Kums
Forwards
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7
Hyun-Seok Hong
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10
Tarik Tissoudali
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17
Andrew Hjulsager
3 Reasons why Gent should win
- Standard Liege are on a seven-game winless streak
- Gent won four of the last five matches
- Gent won the previous h2h game 5:1
Main prediction Standard Liege - K.A.A. Gent
K.A.A. Gent to win
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