Both Zulte-Waregem and Gent are craving for points in this game, in spite of the away side carrying a 22 point lead from earlier matches.
- Zulte-Waregem have the most conceded goals (61) in Pro League
- Gent have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
The visiting Gent played their last game only three days ago, a Europa Conference League match.
Zulte-Waregem form and stats
Zulte-Waregem's struggle is real here at Stadion OMS Ingelmunster with only 13 points collected from 14 Pro League games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 3-4-7. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
The followers are hoping that Zulte-Waregem will strike back in this fixture, putting things right after the 2-4 away loss in the game against OH Leuven (placed 10th). The first setback in the shape of a defeat after collecting points through three league games. A goal frenzy last time out for Zulte-Waregem, with a total of 6 goals in the match against OH Leuven. Fun stuff to watch! Midfield player Ciranni got a match rating of 8.01 in that game, the max score being 10. Ciranni hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Before that match, a loss in the away fixture against Mechelen in the Belgian Cup.
The Zulte-Waregem fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 23 goals in 14 league matches. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Zulte-Waregem having conceded 35 goals here at Stadion OMS Ingelmunster so far. When Zulte-Waregem hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Kortrijk, RFC Seraing, AS Eupen, Mechelen and KV Oostende), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 4 of 4 times.
Gent form and stats
Playing away, Gent have won 5 games, drawn 3 and suffered 6 defeats in the Pro League this season.
Gent delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Istanbul Basaksehir in their previous game; a Europa Conference League fixture. Piątkowski, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.42. Piątkowski won 7 of 8 duels.
Before that, Gent secured a home win against Anderlecht with the score 1-0.The schedule is very tough for Gent now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Europa Conference League game at Istanbul Basaksehir is waiting in only three days.
Gent has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 24 goals from 14 games. As opposed to that, Gent have seen the ball go into their own net 19 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The 4 latest games involving these opponents have all ended as Gent wins. Are we destined for another one?Zulte-Waregem and Gent have duelled previously this season: Gent - Zulte-Waregem 2-0.
Top Goalscorers
  H. Cuypers 15 goals |   Z. Gano 9 goals |  J. Vossen 8 goals |
Zulte-Waregem missing players
Gent missing players
| Zulte-Waregem | Gent | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 28 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 | 7 | 4 | Lost | L | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 37 | 23 | 3 | Scored | S | 11 | 24 | 47 |
| 61 | 35 | 12 | Conceded | C | 1 | 19 | 32 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 82% |
| 57% | 71% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 57% | 54% |
| 43% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 43% | 29% |
| 25% | 36% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| 64% | 71% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 43% | 46% |
| 7% | 14% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 29% | 39% |
| 29% | 14% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 21% |
| 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| 4.8 | 4.9 | 7.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.3 | 4 | 4 |
| 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10.9 | 11.7 | 10.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15.3 | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.7 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| 36% | 43% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 55% | 41% | 36% |
| 13.4 | 12.1 | 14.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.7 | 10.9 | 9.9 |
| 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
- All of Zulte-Waregem's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Gent have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Gent haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Zulte-Waregem have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Zulte-Waregem have the most conceded goals (35) at home in Pro League
- Zulte-Waregem have the most conceded goals (61) in Pro League
- Zulte-Waregem have the most points from losing position (15) in Pro League
- Zulte-Waregem haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Zulte-Waregem is in the worst form (0-3-3)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Genk | 28 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 67 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 17 | 40 | 67 |
| 2 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 59 |
| 3 | Antwerp | 28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 51 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 27 | 57 |
| 4 | Club Brugge | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 47 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 46 |
| 5 | Gent | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 47 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 45 |
| 6 | Standard Liege | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 46 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 45 |
| 7 | Westerlo | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 47 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 42 |
| 8 | Cercle Brugge | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 40 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 2 | 40 |
| 9 | Sporting Charleroi | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 37 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -2 | 38 |
| 10 | OH Leuven | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 43 | 41 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 2 | 36 |
| 11 | Anderlecht | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 40 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 36 |
| 12 | Sint-Truiden | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | -4 | 36 |
| 13 | Mechelen | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 37 | 51 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 28 | -14 | 30 |
| 14 | Kortrijk | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 33 | 51 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 26 | -18 | 27 |
| 15 | AS Eupen | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 35 | 55 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 32 | -20 | 26 |
| 16 | Zulte-Waregem | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 61 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 35 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 26 | -24 | 23 |
| 17 | KV Oostende | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 57 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 33 | -28 | 23 |
| 18 | RFC Seraing | 28 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 54 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 33 | -29 | 19 |
