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Kortrijk and Gent will battle for three points in their opening game of the new Jupiler League season on Sunday (July 28). The hosts are coming into the game following a 3-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in a friendly last week.
Troy Parrott, Ibrahim Sadiq and Seiya Maikuma scored to inspire the victory. De Kerels were last in competitive action when they claimed a 4-2 victory after extra time in the relegation playoff against Lommel in May.
Gent, meanwhile, thrashed Vikingur 4-1 at home in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League second-round qualifier on Thursday. They went behind to Jorgen Nielsen's 13th-minute strike but were level 12 minutes later through Hong Hyun-Seok's equaliser. Sven Kums and Julien De Sart scored after the break before Hyun-Seok completed his brace in the 88th minute.
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The Buffalos will look to build on their seventh-placed finish in the league last season.
Kortrijk vs Gent Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Gent have 37 wins from their last 70 head-to-head games with Lommel, losing 18.
- Their most recent clash in December 2023 saw Gent claim a 2-0 away victory.
- Gent have scored at least twice in their last five head-to-head games.
- Four of Kortrijk's last five league games have seen one side keep a clean sheet and also produced less than three goals.
- Gent have won eight of their last nine games across competitions.
- Gent are unbeaten in five head-to-head games, winning the last four.
Kortrijk vs Gent Prediction
Kortrijk narrowly preserved their top-flight status last season. They were pushed all the way by Lommel before an extra-time blitz saw them remain in the Jupiler League.
Gent, meanwhile, kickstarted their new campaign with a comprehensive victory against Vikingur. They were expected to win that game and will look to transfer that confidence into their league opener.
The visitors have been dominant in this fixture over the last few years, so Wouter Vrancken's side should claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Kortrijk 1-3 Gent
Kortrijk vs Gent Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Gent to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Bold Tip - Gent to score in both halves
