Gent welcomes Kortrijk to the Planet Group Arena on March 16, 2025, at 17:30 UTC, and all signs point to a home victory. With odds of 1.72 for a Gent win, the bookmakers are favoring the hosts, and our AI-powered prediction agrees! Our best tip for this match is a Gent win, backed by a trust rating of 5.8/10.

Why Gent Should Win This Match

Gent has a significantly stronger squad, valued at €79.97m, compared to Kortrijk’s €26.95m. That’s nearly three times the market value—a clear indication of the quality gap between these two sides. Additionally, Gent is expected to dominate possession with 59%, while Kortrijk will likely see just 41% of the ball. More possession usually means more control, and with Gent predicted to take 16 shots (compared to Kortrijk’s 12), they should create more scoring opportunities.

Goals, Goals, Goals?

Looking at the goal stats from the Jupiler Pro League, 70.4% of matches have seen over 1.5 goals, making our Over 1.5 goals prediction (odds of 1.25) a solid bet. However, only 49.7% of games have gone over 2.5 goals, so if you're looking for a safer option, sticking with the over 1.5 market might be the way to go.

Our AI predicts a 2-1 win for Gent, with the first half likely ending 1-0. This suggests Gent will take control early but may concede in the second half.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

The last time these two met on January 15, 2023, Gent secured a 2-1 win. History could repeat itself, as Kortrijk has struggled against stronger opposition. However, they did manage to pull off a surprise 1-1 draw against Club Brugge on January 25, 2025, despite being massive underdogs at 14.0 odds.

Gent, on the other hand, recently played out a 0-0 draw against Genk on February 23, 2025, in a match where they were priced at 5.5 odds to win. While that result wasn’t ideal, they remain a strong home side.

Betting Insights

- 1X2 Prediction: Gent to win (1.72 odds, trust level 5.8/10)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 1.5 goals (1.25 odds, confidence 4.0/10)
- Final Score Prediction: 2-1 to Gent
- First Half Score Prediction: 1-0 to Gent

Final Thoughts

With Gent’s superior squad, home advantage, and expected dominance in possession and shots, a home win looks like the best bet. Kortrijk might put up a fight, but the numbers suggest Gent should edge this one. If you're looking for a safe bet, Over 1.5 goals is another solid option.

Will Gent cruise to victory, or will Kortrijk pull off another shock result? Place your bets wisely, and may the odds be ever in your favor!