Europa League betting and spectator preview: Gent and Crvena Zvezda meet at GHELAMCO-arena to measure strength and learn who makes it to the next stage.
It's no vacation for neither Gent nor Crvena Zvezda as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1700 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
Gent form and stats
Gent participated in Europa League the last season, where they reached the 16th finals.Overall Pro League stats at home this season for Gent are 2-1-3 (wins-draw-losses). This match is a Europa League match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in this competition.
A good away victory last time out for Gent, who won 1-0 against Sporting Charleroi. The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a Pro League home game that ended 1-1 versus Anderlecht.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Gent have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found three matches with the results: Won one, drawn one and lost one.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Gent, as the Pro League home game vs Zulte-Waregem is only three days away.
A decent goal production from Gent in their home games so far, with 11 goals from 6 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Gent defense is not exactly impregnable. 9 goals conceded from 6 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Crvena Zvezda form and stats
Crvena was sent out of Champions League in the group stage last season.The strength of Crvena Zvezda on their travels this season is incredible with 19 points collected from 7 Super Liga away games. Crvena Zvezda has 6-1-0 on the road, with 18 goals scored and 3 conceded. When we have look at the Europa League statistics, we find 3W-0D-1L. This is both home and away. Things are running smoothly for Crvena who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 16 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Backa Topola. The away team travel with confidence. Not since the Backa Topola game have they lost an away game, meaning Crvena has taken points from seven away matches in a row.
It's the second away game in a row for Crvena Zvezda, but there's smiles all around after the 2-0 victory versus Vojvodina in the Super Liga last time out. A home win before that, celebrating 4-2 vs Zlatibor Cajetina.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Crvena Zvezda playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were zero Crvena Zvezda wins, one draw and two defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Crvena are hosting Rad Beograd in the Super Liga only three days away.
Crvena create on average more than 2,5 goals per away game (in the league) all by themselves, having scored 18 goals in 7 travels. The Crvena defense is a tough nut to crack, having conceded less than half a goal per away game on average (3 goals in 7 games).
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Crvena Zvezda - Gent 2-1 earlier this season.Gent missing players
Crvena Zvezda missing players
| Gent | Crvena Zvezda | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | W | 8 | 21 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 6 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | ||
| 36 | 22 | Scored | S | 22 | 69 | ||
| 42 | 20 | Conceded | C | 7 | 16 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 88% | ||
| 72% | 83% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 72% | ||
| 24% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 27% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 32% | ||
| 72% | 83% | BTTS | BTTS | 45% | 44% | ||
| 16% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 45% | 52% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 9% | 8% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 1.6 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 214 | 63 | Total Shots | T S | 160 | 410 | ||
| 103 | 32 | Shots on Target | S O | 51 | 163 | ||
| 29% | 53% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 42% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Hoffenheim | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 |
| 2 | Crvena Zvezda | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Slovan Liberec | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | -8 | 3 |
| 4 | Gent | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Club Brugge | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 26 |
| 2 | Genk | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 25 |
| 4 | Sporting Charleroi | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | Standard Liege | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 23 |
| 6 | Antwerp | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 22 |
| 7 | Anderlecht | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 21 |
| 8 | OH Leuven | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 18 |
| 10 | KV Oostende | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| 11 | Gent | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 16 |
| 12 | Kortrijk | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -2 | 16 |
| 13 | AS Eupen | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -6 | 13 |
| 14 | Mechelen | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 12 |
| 15 | Zulte-Waregem | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -12 | 11 |
| 16 | Sint-Truiden | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 17 | -9 | 10 |
| 17 | Waasland-Beveren | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -13 | 8 |
| 18 | Royal Excel Mouscron | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -14 | 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 | Crvena Zvezda | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 37 | 41 |
| 2 | Partizan | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 32 |
| 3 | Vojvodina | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | Cukaricki | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 26 |
| 5 | Spartak Subotica | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 26 |
| 6 | Proleter Novi Sad | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 26 |
| 7 | Vozdovac | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 24 |
| 8 | Mladost Lucani | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -7 | 22 |
| 9 | Backa Topola | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 21 |
| 10 | Radnicki Nis | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | -3 | 21 |
| 11 | Metalac GM | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 | Radnik Surdulica | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 20 |
| 13 | Javor Ivanjica | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 18 |
| 14 | Inija | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 18 |
| 15 | Novi Pazar | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20 | -13 | 16 |
| 16 | Zlatibor Cajetina | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -15 | 15 |
| 17 | Napredak | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -11 | 13 |
| 18 | Rad Beograd | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 19 | -16 | 12 |
| 19 | Macva Sabac | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 14 | -23 | 8 |
| 20 | Backa Palanka | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 7 |