Gent vs Cercle Brugge Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 Belgian First Division A
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THE FACTS
When is Gent vs Cercle Brugge on and what time does it start? Gent vs Cercle Brugge will take place on Saturday 19th May, 2023 – 19:45 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Gent vs Cercle Brugge? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Gent vs Cercle Brugge on in the UK? Gent vs Cercle Brugge will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Gent vs Cercle Brugge in the UK? Gent vs Cercle Brugge cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
Gent
Hein Vanhaezebrouck's Gent have had an impressive 2022/23 campaign as they reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League. They are seeking to qualify back for that competition and begin this weekend's round of fixtures sitting at the top-of-the-table in the European playoff group.
The home team come into this on the back of a 4-0 hammering of Cercle Brugge in their most recent outing, last weekend. That emphatic victory was benefitted by the Brugge club going down to ten men in just the 22nd minute but, with Gift Orban up-front, the visitors were dominant and aggressive in putting Cercle to the sword.
That victory means they have enjoyed three successive victories in the European playoff group, after back-to-back victories against Standard Liege and Westerlo to start their 'split'.
Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge come into this sitting third in their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff group. The visitors were, as mentioned, annihilated 4-0 by Gent and they have managed just one win in their opening three matches since the 'split' into the European playoff spots.
The visitors' 37 matches have consisted of 108 goals with over 50 goals scored and 50 conceded. They were quite fortunate to reach this level of the Jupiler Pro League after spending the majority of the 2022/23 campaign firmly in the middle-of-the-table.
Overall, their form is just four victories in their last 13 matches in the Belgian top-flight. Under the management of Miron Muslic, a top seven finish would be viewed as comfortable and respectable for the away team.
THE PREDICTION
These are two sides that head into this one on the back of very different form and recent performances and results. The 4-0 hammering of Cercle Brugge last weekend is likely to be a very good representative of what could and should happen this weekend. With their home advantage, as well as their strong form, generally strong campaign and impressive forward, Gent should win this one quite comfortably.
TIP: GENT TO WIN
