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Jupiler Pro League | Fri 18 Sep, 19:45

Gent v Standard Liege Stats

Data last updated: Thu 17 Sep 2026, 08:12 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Gent and Standard Liege meet in a Jupiler Pro League clash where both sides have shown attacking intent this season. Gent ranks second with 16 points, boasting a strong defensive record but also a healthy goal output. Standard Liege, sixth with 11 points, has been more open defensively but maintains a solid scoring rate. Both teams have averaged 60% Over 2.5 matches recently, suggesting a lively encounter with multiple goal-scoring opportunities. The fixture promises tactical battles with offensive players keen to exploit defensive gaps, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring game.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Both Gent and Standard Liege have a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate in recent matches.
  • The last 10 head-to-head games averaged 4.2 goals per match, indicating open play.
  • Gent averages 12.2 shots per game with 4 on target, showing attacking pressure.
  • Standard Liege averages 12.8 shots and 5.6 shots on target, reflecting offensive intent.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals at a 64.9% chance, significantly higher than the implied market chance of 48.8%, indicating strong value. Both teams have consistent attacking outputs and defensive vulnerabilities, with recent form showing frequent high-scoring matches. The head-to-head average of 4.2 goals per game reinforces the likelihood of multiple goals. Player data highlights several attackers with high shot volumes, supporting the expectation of goal-scoring opportunities. This combination of attacking potency and defensive openness underpins the model's in Over 2.5 Goals.

Model Chance64.9%
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance48.8%
Strong positive
Recent Over 2.5 Rate60% both teams
Positive
H2H Average Goals4.2 goals per match
Strong positive
Attacking ShotsGent 12.2, Standard 12.8 per game
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking match as both Gent and Standard Liege have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities this season. The data supports a game with multiple goals, driven by high shot volumes and a history of high-scoring encounters between these teams. This match should provide plenty of goalmouth action and scoring opportunities.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential

“Gent and Standard Liege’s attacking profiles and recent head-to-head goal averages strongly suggest Over 2.5 Goals is a compelling angle for this fixture, with both sides likely to push forward and create chances.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both Gent and Standard Liege have a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate in recent matches.

The last 10 head-to-head games averaged 4.2 goals per match, indicating open play.

Gent averages 12.2 shots per game with 4 on target, showing attacking pressure.

Standard Liege averages 12.8 shots and 5.6 shots on target, reflecting offensive intent.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • The last 10 head-to-head matches between Gent and Standard Liege have averaged 4.2 goals, a notably high figure.
  • This trend over a meaningful sample indicates a history of open, attacking games with multiple goals, reinforcing the likelihood of Over 2.5 Goals in this encounter.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Gent

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Gent yet.

Standard Liege

LWWWD
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 1L
12 Sep 2026A KVC Westerlo2-4
05 Sep 2026H Antwerp1-0
29 Aug 2026A OH Leuven2-1
21 Aug 2026H RAAL La Louvière2-0
16 Aug 2026A KV Mechelen3-3
Best odds for this sectionStandard Liege Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 42% vs implied 37% · edge +4.7 pts
2.68
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 53%
1.91
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.22
Check odds @ 1.22
Standard Liege to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
4
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Gent to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.83
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Gent Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.45
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.4
Check odds @ 3.4
Recent form shows Gent scoring 1.8 goals per game and conceding only 0.6, while Standard Liege scores 2 and concedes 1.6. Both teams have a 60% Over 2.5 rate, indicating a trend of matches with multiple goals. This form data suggests an attacking game with defensive vulnerabilities, supporting the Over 2.5 Goals pick.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
2Gent1665108
6Standard Liege1163212
Gent sits second in the league with 16 points, showing strong overall performance, while Standard Liege is sixth with 11 points. The standings reflect both teams’ competitive ambitions and offensive capabilities, suggesting motivation to play positively and score goals in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Gent-
Avg goals scored
Standard Liege2
Gent-
Avg goals conceded
Standard Liege1.6
Gent-
BTTS rate
Standard Liege60%
Gent-
Over 2.5 goals
Standard Liege60%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 64% vs implied 49% · edge +14.7 pts
2.05
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.91
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 82%
1.33
Check odds @ 1.33
Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 42%
3.75
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 41%
1.75
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 31%
1.91
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Both teams have a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate recently and a matching 60% BTTS rate, showing a pattern of open games with goals from both sides. The head-to-head average of 4.2 goals per match further supports an expectation of multiple goals and likely scoring from both teams, reflecting offensive strengths and defensive gaps.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 64% vs implied 49% · edge +14.7 pts
2.05
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.91
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Standard Liege Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.68
Check odds @ 2.68
Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.83
Check odds @ 1.83
Standard Liege to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
4
Check odds @ 4
Gent to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.83
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Gent Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.45
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The Over 2.5 Goals market is priced attractively at 2.05 with a of 64.9%, indicating clear value. The implied market chance is significantly lower, making this a positive value bet without price warnings. The reflect in a high-scoring game given both teams' attacking tendencies and defensive records.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Gent wins
0Draws
0Standard Liege wins
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 64% vs implied 49% · edge +14.7 pts
2.05
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.91
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Standard Liege to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
4
Check odds @ 4
Gent to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.83
Check odds @ 1.83
DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.4
Check odds @ 3.4
The head-to-head record shows an average of 4.2 goals per game across 10 matches, highlighting a pattern of high-scoring encounters. This historical data supports the expectation of multiple goals in the upcoming match, reflecting offensive openness and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Gent-
Avg corners for
Standard Liege6
Gent-
Avg total corners
Standard Liege9.4
Gent-
Avg yellow cards
Standard Liege1.4
Gent-
Avg shots
Standard Liege12.8
Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 53% vs implied 55% · edge -1.7 pts
1.83
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Gent averages 4.6 corners and Standard Liege 6 per game, indicating sustained attacking pressure and set-piece opportunities. Both teams generate over 12 shots per match, with Standard Liege averaging 5.6 on target, suggesting frequent goal attempts. Discipline is moderate, with Gent averaging 2 yellows and Standard Liege 1.4, pointing to a competitive but not overly aggressive contest.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Jupiler Pro League

Gent6
Played
Standard Liege6
Gent1.8
Avg goals for
Standard Liege2
Gent0.5
Avg goals against
Standard Liege1.7
Gent3
Clean sheets
Standard Liege2
Best odds for this sectionStandard Liege Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 42% vs implied 37% · edge +4.7 pts
2.68
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Standard Liege to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
4
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Gent to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.83
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Gent Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.45
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Season-long statistics reveal Gent’s strong attack combined with a solid defense, while Standard Liege’s higher goals conceded is offset by a potent offense. Both teams’ consistent goal-scoring and conceding patterns align with a high likelihood of Over 2.5 Goals, reflecting balanced offensive and defensive dynamics.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

-Gent Over 2.5
60%Standard Liege Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
The last 10 head-to-head matches between Gent and Standard Liege have averaged 4.2 goals, a notably high figure. This trend over a meaningful sample indicates a history of open, attacking games with multiple goals, reinforcing the likelihood of Over 2.5 Goals in this encounter.

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