KAA Gent vs RSC Anderlecht: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly matched, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. KAA Gent displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7) at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.7 goals with 55% ball possession. RSC Anderlecht holds a higher position in the table (4th place), but their away form is significantly weaker – only 33% wins, a negative goal difference (-2), and as many as 33% of matches without a scored goal away from home. The recent form of both teams is unstable (Gent: 0.8 PPG, Anderlecht: 1.4 PPG in the last 5 matches), which further supports a draw outcome. The xG statistics are similar for both teams, confirming the even quality of play and indicating a difficult-to-predict result.
KAA Gent vs RSC Anderlecht: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KAA Gent played against RSC Anderlecht in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
KAA Gent has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. RSC Anderlecht has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
KAA Gent scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.45. RSC Anderlecht scores 1.40 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of KAA Gent's games and 45% of RSC Anderlecht's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 40%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RSC Anderlecht has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.48 per game. KAA Gent takes 13.3 shots per game, while RSC Anderlecht takes 15.1.
First-half and second-half trends
KAA Gent leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. RSC Anderlecht leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
KAA Gent's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For RSC Anderlecht, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be very evenly matched, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. KAA Gent displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7) at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.7 goals with 55% ball possession. RSC Anderlecht holds a higher position in the table (4th place), but their away form is significantly weaker – only 33% wins, a negative goal difference (-2), and as many as 33% of matches without a scored goal away from home. The recent form of both teams is unstable (Gent: 0.8 PPG, Anderlecht: 1.4 PPG in the last 5 matches), which further supports a draw outcome. The xG statistics are similar for both teams, confirming the even quality of play and indicating a difficult-to-predict result.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| KAA Gent | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
RSC Anderlecht is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - KAA Gent · 1.4 pts / game - RSC Anderlecht
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
RSC Anderlecht is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - KAA Gent · 1.1 goals / game - RSC Anderlecht
KAA Gent scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while RSC Anderlecht keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
RSC Anderlecht scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while KAA Gent keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - KAA Gent
Over / Under - RSC Anderlecht
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
RSC Anderlecht is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - KAA Gent · 1.35 pts / game - RSC Anderlecht
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KAA Gent - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
RSC Anderlecht - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
KAA Gent
RSC Anderlecht
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| KAA Gent | Liga | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.85 | 2.53 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 45% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 73% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from KAA Gent's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against RSC Anderlecht. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KAA Gent vs RSC Anderlecht?
The Pro League match finished KAA Gent 4:2 RSC Anderlecht. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before KAA Gent vs RSC Anderlecht?
KAA Gent score 1.40 goals per game on average and RSC Anderlecht 1.40. The Pro League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 60% of KAA Gent's matches and 45% of RSC Anderlecht's.
What form are KAA Gent and RSC Anderlecht in?
Over the last 5 games KAA Gent have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and RSC Anderlecht 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KAA Gent vs RSC Anderlecht?
The statistical background for KAA Gent vs RSC Anderlecht — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.