Gent vs Club Brugge preview
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
Planet Group Arena
Sun, 26 Apr - 11:30 AM
Round 5 ·
Championship Round
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Gent fell 0-2 to Club Brugge in their home Jupiler Pro League encounter, with the visitors scoring once in the first half for a 0-1 halftime lead and adding a second goal after the break. Club Brugge controlled 55% possession compared to Gent's 45%, aligning with their designation as the stronger team. No red cards were issued, and the match featured no notable second-half adjustments or knockout implications. The outcome displayed a significant 39.6% structural deviation favoring Club Brugge, whose efficiency remained in line with pre-match assessments. Market expectations aligned with the result, though xG data was unavailable for deeper analysis. Gent failed to convert possession into scoring chances, while Club Brugge capitalized effectively on theirs, securing a straightforward victory.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Club Brugge experienced a significant 39.6% structural deviation in their favor.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with pre-match assessments.
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xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
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Market alignment: The match outcome aligned with pre-match market expectations.
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xG expectations: xG expectations were unavailable for evaluation.
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Event impact: No major events altered the match dynamics.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, causing zero distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Lambrechts
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
18.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.21
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.16
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.29
J. De Weirdt
1st Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
18.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.21
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.16
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.29
M. Hillaert
2nd Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
18.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.21
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.16
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.29
J. Boterberg
4th Official
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
18.8
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.21
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.16
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.29
R. Demil
VS
I. Leko
1.27
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.13
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Union Saint-Gilloise
Rank:
D
Sint-Truiden
Rank:
D
Anderlecht
Rank:
L
Mechelen
Rank:
D
Dender
Rank:
W
Zulte-Waregem
Rank:
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mechelen
Rank:
W
Union Saint-Gilloise
Rank:
L
Sint-Truiden
Rank:
W
Anderlecht
Rank:
W
Mechelen
Rank:
W
Westerlo
Rank:
W
19
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
19 - 15 - 26
26
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Gent
17.36%
Draw
22.22%
Club Brugge
60.42%
Movement
Changes since opening
Gent
+17.14%
Draw
+20.3%
Club Brugge
-37.44%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
19.93
33.33
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gent
Club Brugge
Power Score
19.93
33.33
League Position
5
2
Global Rank
-
-
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Gent
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Opponent-weighted form score
Club Brugge
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Gent Club Brugge
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Gent
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Club Brugge
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Gent
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Club Brugge
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.11
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.45
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Gent
+0.92
Efficiency Index
vs
Club Brugge
-0.92
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Gent
Club Brugge
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Gent
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Club Brugge
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Gent
Club Brugge
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Gent
Club Brugge
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Gent
Club Brugge
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Gent
vs
Club Brugge
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Gent
Club Brugge
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Gent
0.35
Club Brugge
0.33
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Gent
Club Brugge
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Gent
0.04
Club Brugge
0.00
Gent
Club Brugge
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- BRU had peak pressure around 22'.
- BRU started the game with stronger pressure.
GNT Pressure
BRU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
BRU reached the top pressure at 22' (100.00).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 60 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Gent
GNT
Home
60
matches
Club Brugge
BRU
Away
Match Record
19
Wins
26
15
Draws
15
26
Losses
19
Goals
77
Goals Scored
97
97
Goals Conceded
77
-20
Goal Difference
+20
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-04-27T00:03:10+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
3-4-1-2
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
General Information
Date & Time
Apr 26, 2026, 11:30 AM
Competition
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 5 · Championship Round
Stadium
Planet Group Arena
Capacity
20185
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Erik Lambrechts
Jo De Weirdt
Mathias Hillaert
Jan Boterberg
Next Match
Gent
vs
Mechelen
League: Pro League
Kickoff: Sun, 3 May - 11:30 AM
Venue: AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne
Club Brugge
vs
Anderlecht
League: Pro League
Kickoff: Sun, 3 May - 4:30 PM
Venue: Lotto Park
Statistics
Possession
GNT
46%
BRU
54%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
2
0
Big Chances Created
2
7
Shots
12
48
Dangerous attacks
48
45
Possession
55
7
Corners
9
12
Free kicks
6
2
Yellow Cards
0
Match Overview
5
Goal Kicks
14
17
Throwins
16
0
Assists
1
29
Successful Dribbles Percentage
57
7
Dribble Attempts
7
4
Substitutions
5
1
Hit Woodwork
2
70
Ball Safe
83
12
Goal Attempts
11
1
Injuries
2
2
Successful Dribbles
4
Attacking
41
Attacks
42
0
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
80
Successful Passes Percentage
80
292
Successful Passes
366
62
Long Passes
68
29
Successful Long Passes
33
366
Passes
455
9
Key Passes
14
47
Successful Long Passes Percentage
49
Defensive
12
Tackles
9
48
Duels Won
35
5
Saves
3
12
Interceptions
5
Build-up
28
Total Crosses
22
7
Accurate Crosses
8
Discipline
2
Offsides
1
6
Fouls
12
Lineup
Referee :
Erik Lambrechts
Manager ▼
R. Demil
Coach
Starting XI ▼
4
Daiki Hashioka
Defender
6.54 8
Michal Skoras
Midfielder
7.47 24
Hyun-seok Hong
Attacker
6.77 Substitutes ▼
30
Kjell Peersman
Goalkeeper
29
Jean-Kévin Duverne
Defender
6.53 54
Hannes Vernemmen
Defender
15
Atsuki Ito
Midfielder
6.95
Referee :
Erik Lambrechts
Manager ▼
I. Leko
Coach
Starting XI ▼
15
Raphael Onyedika
6.77Midfielder74'
Substitutes ▼
Events
2ND-HALF
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+4'
90+1'
9th Substitution
89'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
8th Substitution
87'
86'
7th Substitution
85'
6th Substitution
4th Substitution
75'
5th Substitution
75'
74'
Raphael Onyedika → Hugo Vetlesen
3rd Substitution
73'
2nd Substitution
67'
Goal disallowed
1st Substitution
62'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
61'
1ST-HALF
4'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
Club Brugge's 0-2 victory over Gent confirmed their stronger standing, leveraging 55% possession into two goals while Gent's 45% share yielded none. The halftime 0-1 scoreline held firm, with no red cards or disruptive events allowing a controlled second half. A 39.6% structural deviation underscored Club Brugge's overperformance, complemented by market alignment and steady efficiency. Absent xG data limits chance quality insights, but the result reflects defensive resilience and clinical finishing by the winners. Gent's inability to threaten despite possession highlights Club Brugge's tactical edge in this fixture.
