Gent vs Club Brugge preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Planet Group Arena
Pro League
GentGNT
2 1
Club BruggeBRU
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Hans Vanaken - 40'
Ibrahima Cissé 90+5' Red Card
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Red Card Carlos Forbs 70'

CONTEXT

Gent defeated Club Brugge 2-1 in a match that saw both sides reduced to ten players following red cards. The halftime score stood at 1-1 with the teams level. Club Brugge controlled 62 percent of possession yet Gent created 1.86 expected goals against the visitors 0.94. The stronger side on paper fell short as Gent claimed the points through a significant performance deviation. Second half adjustments included red card distortion that shaped the flow after the interval. The result proved consistent with the expected goals differential of 0.92. Gent secured the win despite the visitors holding the majority of the ball and entering as favorites based on team strength.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Gent 2-1 Club Brugge. Gent showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome aligned consistently with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The final result stayed aligned with pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: Gent posted 1.86 xG while Club Brugge recorded 0.94 xG.
  • Event impact: Red cards to both teams altered the second half structure.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion shaped the second half adjustments.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Lambrechts
E. Lambrechts
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. De Weirdt
J. De Weirdt
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Monteny
K. Monteny
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Verboomen
N. Verboomen
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Gent R. Demil
R. Demil
VS
Club Brugge I. Leko
I. Leko
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.56
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
La Louvière Rank: 67 W
Mechelen Rank: 72 W
Genk Rank: 79 D
Club Brugge Rank: 88 L
Union Saint-Gilloise Rank: 86 D
Sint-Truiden Rank: 78 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cercle Brugge Rank: 70 W
OH Leuven Rank: 67 W
KV Kortrijk Rank: 68 W
Gent Rank: 75 W
Mechelen Rank: 70 D
Union Saint-Gilloise Rank: 86 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 5
5

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75
87.79
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gent
Club Brugge
Power Score
75
87.79
League Position
8
2
Global Rank
149
24

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 — Opponent-weighted form score
Club Brugge — 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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vs

Gent

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Club Brugge

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Gent
vs
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.
19%
37%
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.
-0.34 vs -0.35
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.
37%
19%
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).
-0.35 vs -0.34
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 0.00
Club Brugge 0.00
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
—
—
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 0.00
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 38'.
  • BRU started the game with stronger pressure.
GNT Pressure BRU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BRU reached the top pressure at 38' (57.35).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gent GNT Home
8 matches
Club Brugge BRU Away
Match Record
1
Wins
5
2
Draws
2
5
Losses
1
Goals
8
Goals Scored
22
22
Goals Conceded
8
-14
Goal Difference
+14
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T09:30:21+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Planet Group Arena
Capacity
20185
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Erik Lambrechts
Jo De Weirdt
Kevin Monteny
Nathan Verboomen

Statistics

Possession
GNT
41%
BRU
59%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 4
31 Dangerous attacks 59
38 Possession 62
1 Corners 5
10 Free kicks 14
3 Yellow Cards 3
1 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

7 Goal Kicks 7
5 Substitutions 4
10 Throwins 12
1 Hit Woodwork 0
4 Dribble Attempts 14
2 Successful Dribbles 6
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

64 Attacks 128
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

63 Long Passes 33
401 Passes 669
341 Successful Passes 611
85 Successful Passes Percentage 91
12 Key Passes 8
36 Successful Long Passes 21
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 64

Defensive

2 Saves 6
16 Tackles 8
11 Interceptions 7
37 Duels Won 36

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 21
6 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

14 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Erik Lambrechts

Starting XI ▼

33
Davy Roef
Davy Roef Goalkeeper
7.1
5
Mouhamed Ngom
Mouhamed Ngom Defender
7.34
16
Christian Burgess
Christian Burgess Defender
6.83
44
Siebe Van der Heyden
Siebe Van der Heyden Defender
7.12
8
László Bénes
László Bénes Midfielder
6.56
10
Aimé Omgba
Aimé Omgba
Midfielder82'
6.8
17
Mathias Delorge
Mathias Delorge Midfielder
6.85
7
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Attacker82'
20
Tiago Araújo
Tiago Araújo Midfielder
7.37
22
Leonardo Lopes
Leonardo Lopes Midfielder
6.9
11
Momodou Sonko
Momodou Sonko Attacker
7.18
59
El Hadji Seck
El Hadji Seck
Attacker66'
6.52
14
Kyrell Wilson
Kyrell Wilson Attacker
6.64
57
Matties Volckaert
Matties Volckaert
Defender46'
6.9
47
Josué Vergara
Josué Vergara Attacker
75
Ibrahima Cissé
Ibrahima Cissé
Attacker66'
6.86
Referee : Erik Lambrechts

Starting XI ▼

1
Pedro Silva
Pedro Silva Goalkeeper
7.19
3
Han-beom Lee
Han-beom Lee Defender
7.52
44
Brandon Mechele
Brandon Mechele Defender
7.98
64
Kyriani Sabbe
Kyriani Sabbe Defender
7.25
41
Hugo Siquet
Hugo Siquet
Defender82'
6.85
65
Joaquin Seys
Joaquin Seys Defender
7.25
8
Freddie Potts
Freddie Potts Midfielder
7.06
17
Romeo Vermant
Romeo Vermant
Attacker86'
6.72
9
Carlos Forbs
Carlos Forbs Midfielder
7.65
10
Hugo Vetlesen
Hugo Vetlesen Midfielder
7.38
80
Félix Lemaréchal
Félix Lemaréchal
Midfielder66'
6.67
20
Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken Midfielder
7.36
67
Mamadou Diakhon
Mamadou Diakhon Midfielder
7.97
11
Jan Virgili
Jan Virgili
Attacker66'
6.59
7
Nicolò Tresoldi
Nicolò Tresoldi Attacker
7.25

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ibrahima Cissé
2nd Redcard
90+5'
87'
Event
Joaquin Seys
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
86'
Event
Romeo Vermant → Freddie Potts
9th Substitution
Event
Ibrahima Cissé
Header / 3rd Goal
85'
Event
Michel-Ange Balikwisha → Mathias Delorge
6th Substitution
82'
Event
Aimé Omgba → László Bénes
7th Substitution
82'
82'
Event
Hugo Siquet → Kyriani Sabbe
8th Substitution
Event
Ibrahima Cissé
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
81'
75'
Event
Brandon Mechele
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
70'
Event
Carlos Forbs
Violent conduct / 1st Redcard
67'
Event
Freddie Potts
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Ibrahima Cissé → Josué Vergara
2nd Substitution
66'
Event
El Hadji Seck → Momodou Sonko
4th Substitution
66'
66'
Event
Félix Lemaréchal → Hugo Vetlesen
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Jan Virgili → Mamadou Diakhon
5th Substitution
Event
Leonardo Lopes
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
51'
Event
Matties Volckaert → Kyrell Wilson
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
40'
Event
Hans Vanaken
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Josué Vergara
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
38'
Event
Kyrell Wilson
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
16'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Foul committed by Ibrahima Cisse of Gent.
90
Update Update
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Hugo Siquet.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Tiago Araújo of Gent.
90
Update Update
Hugo Siquet from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
87
Update Update
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge commits a foul.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
87
Update Update
Ibrahima Cisse from Gent wins a free kick on the right wing.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Club Brugge: Romeo Vermant comes on for Freddie Potts.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gent 2, Club Brugge 1. Ibrahima Cisse scores for Gent with a header from very close range.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gent: Michel-Ange Balikwisha comes on for Mathias Delorge.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gent: Aimé Omgba comes on for László Bénes.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Club Brugge: Hugo Siquet comes on for Kyriani Sabbe.
82
Update Update
Siebe Van der Heyden from Gent wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82
Update Update
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Club Brugge.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Ibrahima Cisse of Gent.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ibrahima Cisse from Gent receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
81
Update Update
Jan Virgili from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Mathias Delorge from Gent has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Yann Sommer from Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by El Bachir Ngom.
77
Update Update
Handball called against Matties Volckaert of Gent.
76
Update Update
Attempt blocked. Matties Volckaert from Gent has a header from a tough angle on the right that is blocked.
75
Update Update
El Hadji Seck from Gent is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
75
Update Update
Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge commits a foul.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Brandon Mechele of Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
70
Red Card Red Card Important
Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge receives a red card for violent conduct.
70
Update Update
Siebe Van der Heyden from Gent is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Carlos Forbs of Club Brugge.
68
Update Update
Tiago Araújo from Gent wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
Update Update
Félix Lemaréchal commits a foul for Club Brugge.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Freddie Potts of Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
67
Update Update
László Bénes from Gent wins a free kick in the attacking half.
67
Update Update
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge commits a foul.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gent: El Hadji Seck comes on for Momodou Sonko.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Club Brugge: Jan Virgili comes on for Mamadou Diakhon.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gent: Ibrahima Cisse comes on for Josué Vergara.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Club Brugge: Félix Lemaréchal comes on for Hugo Vetlesen.
66
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Josué Vergara from Gent has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Mamadou Diakhon.
63
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
62
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lee Han-Beom from Club Brugge.
61
Update Update
Leonardo Lopes from Gent commits a foul.
61
Update Update
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the attacking half.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Leonardo Lopes from Gent has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Yann Sommer from Club Brugge saves it in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Siebe Van der Heyden.
55
Update Update
Josué Vergara from Gent is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Joaquin Seys of Club Brugge.
54
Update Update
Leonardo Lopes from Gent wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge commits a foul.
51
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Leonardo Lopes of Gent receives a yellow card for a foul.
51
Update Update
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Leonardo Lopes of Gent.
50
Update Update
El Bachir Ngom from Gent commits a foul.
50
Update Update
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
48
Update Update
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge commits a foul.
48
Update Update
László Bénes from Gent is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by László Bénes of Gent.
47
Update Update
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Gent: Matties Volckaert comes on for Kyrell Wilson.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Gent 1, Club Brugge 1.
45
Attempt Attempt
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending the ball to the right. The assist came from Hans Vanaken.
45
Update Update
El Bachir Ngom from Gent commits a foul.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
45
Update Update
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Hans Vanaken scores for Club Brugge with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gent leads 1-0 against Club Brugge. Josué Vergara scores for Gent with a right-footed shot from very close range.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Momodou Sonko concedes.
37
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge, who had a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
36
Corner Corner
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Davy Roef of Gent.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Davy Roef concedes.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after El Bachir Ngom concedes.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by László Bénes of Gent.
34
Update Update
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
31
Update Update
Josué Vergara from Gent commits a handball.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Momodou Sonko from Gent has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Yann Sommer from Club Brugge saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Leonardo Lopes.
23
Attempt Attempt
Josué Vergara from Gent hits the bar with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Christian Burgess concedes.
18
Update Update
Josué Vergara from Gent wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge.
17
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge took a left-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
16
Update Update
Kyrell Wilson from Gent commits a foul.
16
Update Update
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kyrell Wilson from Gent receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
15
Attempt Attempt
Kyrell Wilson from Gent has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
10
Update Update
Foul committed by Kyrell Wilson of Gent.
10
Update Update
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Josué Vergara from Gent has his right-footed shot from close range saved in the top center of the goal by Yann Sommer from Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by Leonardo Lopes with a headed pass.
9
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. László Bénes from Gent has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Yann Sommer of Club Brugge. The shot was assisted by Momodou Sonko.
8
Attempt Attempt
El Bachir Ngom from Gent has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's blocked.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Gent after a concession by Brandon Mechele.
7
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Hans Vanaken's header from the right side of the box for Club Brugge is saved.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after a concession by Mathias Delorge.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Club Brugge.
4
Update Update
Josué Vergara from Gent is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Gent claimed a 2-1 victory over Club Brugge after a balanced first half that ended 1-1. Despite lower possession at 38 percent Gent outperformed expectations with higher xG output and converted the chance differential effectively. Both teams faced red card consequences that limited options and changed tactical approaches after the break. The home side capitalized on the structural deviation to secure the points against a possession dominant opponent. This outcome highlighted how efficiency and event impacts can override nominal team strength in determining results. The match demonstrated clear alignment between expected goals and the actual scoreline.