KAA Gent vs Anderlecht: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

KAA Gent

W L L W W

4th place in League

4-2

18/01/2026 08:30

Anderlecht

D W W D L

6th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for KAA Gent vs Anderlecht on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full KAA Gent vs Anderlecht preview before placing your bet.

KAA Gent will face Anderlecht in Belgian Pro League on January 18, 2026 at 08:30.
KAA Gent are currently 4th with 45 points after 30 matches.
Anderlecht sit 6th with 44 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.05.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2026-01-18

KAA Gent vs Anderlecht - Prediction & Odds

KAA Gent

Anderlecht

2026-01-18 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	66	30	19	9	2	50	17	33
02 Club Brugge	63	30	20	3	7	59	36	23
03 Sint-Truidense	57	30	18	3	9	47	35	12
04 KAA Gent	45	30	13	6	11	49	43	6
05 Mechelen	45	30	12	9	9	39	37	2
06 Anderlecht	44	30	12	8	10	43	39	4
07 Racing Genk	42	30	11	9	10	46	47	-1
08 Standard Liege	40	30	11	7	12	27	35	-8
09 Westerlo	39	30	10	9	11	36	40	-4
10 Royal Antwerp	35	30	9	8	13	31	32	-1
11 Charleroi	34	30	9	7	14	38	42	-4
12 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	34	30	9	7	14	32	43	-11
13 Zulte-Waregem	32	30	8	8	14	38	47	-9
14 Cercle Brugge	31	30	7	10	13	39	47	-8
15 LaLouviere	31	30	6	13	11	30	37	-7
16 FCV Dender EH	19	30	3	10	17	24	51	-27

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Club Brugge	57	10	8	1	1	32	9	23
02 Saint Gilloise	53	10	6	2	2	16	10	6
03 Sint-Truidense	43	10	4	2	4	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	33	10	3	2	5	16	23	-7
05 Mechelen	29	10	1	3	6	9	24	-15
06 KAA Gent	29	10	0	6	4	4	14	-10

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	38	10	4	5	1	11	6	5
02 Standard Liege	37	10	5	2	3	17	11	6
03 Charleroi	34	10	5	2	3	12	8	4
04 Westerlo	33	10	4	1	5	14	17	-3
05 Royal Antwerp	31	10	4	1	5	12	16	-4
06 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	23	10	1	3	6	9	17	-8

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zulte-Waregem	48	6	5	1	0	15	6	9
02 Cercle Brugge	41	6	3	1	2	14	11	3
03 LaLouviere	34	6	1	0	5	5	13	-8
04 FCV Dender EH	25	6	2	0	4	7	11	-4

Head To Head

15/01/2026 15:30

Anderlecht

1 - 0

KAA Gent

BEL Cup

23/09/2025 14:30

Anderlecht

1 - 0

KAA Gent

BEL D1

27/04/2025 07:30

KAA Gent

0 - 1

Anderlecht

BEL D1

23/04/2025 14:30

Anderlecht

5 - 0

KAA Gent

BEL D1

02/02/2025 13:30

KAA Gent

1 - 0

Anderlecht

BEL D1

24/11/2024 13:30

Anderlecht

6 - 0

KAA Gent

BEL D1

Anderlecht

83%

Draw

KAA Gent

17%

KAA Gent Last 6 matches

15/01/2026 15:30

Anderlecht 1 - 0 KAA Gent

BEL Cup

09/01/2026 06:00

CFR Cluj 0 - 2 KAA Gent

INT CF

27/12/2025 15:45

KAA Gent 2 - 0 Westerlo

BEL D1

21/12/2025 08:30

Club Brugge 2 - 1 KAA Gent

BEL D1

14/12/2025 08:30

KAA Gent 0 - 2 Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

06/12/2025 13:15

Saint Gilloise 1 - 1 KAA Gent

BEL D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Anderlecht

15/01/2026 15:30

Anderlecht 1 - 0 KAA Gent

BEL Cup

07/01/2026 09:30

St. Gallen 2 - 1 Anderlecht

INT CF

26/12/2025 15:45

Anderlecht 1 - 2 Charleroi

BEL D1

21/12/2025 13:30

Royal Antwerp 2 - 2 Anderlecht

BEL D1

13/12/2025 15:45

Anderlecht 2 - 1 Sint-Truidense

BEL D1

07/12/2025 11:00

Westerlo 4 - 0 Anderlecht

BEL D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

KAA Gent

Anderlecht

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 41 matches

YesNo

21 (51%)20 (49%)

In last 41 matches

NoYes

23 (58%)17 (43%)

KAA Gent

Recent matches

Anderlecht

Under /Over

(78%)32 9(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

Under /Over

(34%)14 27(66%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

Under /Over

(46%)19 22(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

/Yes

(54%)22 19(46%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)23 17(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

KAA Gent

Anderlecht

Shots

KAA Gent

Total shots

12.90 avg / game

Blocked

120 total

Avg. 3.53

Anderlecht

Total shots

14.65 avg / game

Blocked

175 total

Avg. 4.38

KAA Gent Pass Anderlecht

Total passes

17158

Avg. 429 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

17577

Avg. 439 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

KAA Gent

Played games

Anderlecht

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.25

4.59

188

Corners

229

5.73

18.20

746

Throw-ins

829

20.73

1.66

Offsides

1.65

3.49

143

GK saves

113

2.83

KAA Gent

DISCIPLINARY

Anderlecht

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.73

101

2.53

0.10

0.18

10.00

410

Fouls

558

13.95

8.32

341

Tackles

443

11.08

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How We Build the KAA Gent vs Anderlecht Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for KAA Gent vs Anderlecht on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Belgian Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

KAA Gent vs Anderlecht Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess KAA Gent's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Anderlecht's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Belgian Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Belgian Pro League standings and the Belgian Pro League form table to understand exactly where KAA Gent and Anderlecht sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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