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

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 vs Anderlecht: Starting Lineups Time : 18/01/2026 08:30

KAA Gent
4 - 2
Finished
Anderlecht
90+3' event Hyllarion Goore
88' event Tiago Araujo
84' event Max Dean
81' event Tiago Araujo
77' event Momodou Sonko / Maksim Paskotsi
77' event Aime Omgba / Abdelkahar Kadri
76' event Max Dean / Atsuki Ito
75' event Michal Skoras
67' event Matties Volckaert
66' event Hyllarion Goore / Hong Hyun Seok
38' event Samuel Kotto / Siebe Van der Heyden
37' event Wilfried Kanga Aka
31' event Siebe Van der Heyden
event 85' Adriano Bertaccini / Mihajlo Cvetkovic
event 68' Moussa Ndiaye
event 66' Luis Vasquez / Thorgan Hazard
event 46' Yari Verschaeren / Nathan De Cat
event 46' Yasin Ozcan / Marco Kana
event 43' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
event 34' Colin Coosemans
event 34' Marco Kana
event 6' Moussa Ndiaye / Ludwig Augustinsson
event 4' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
90+3' event Hyllarion Goore
event 85' Adriano Bertaccini / Mihajlo Cvetkovic
88' event Tiago Araujo
event 68' Moussa Ndiaye
84' event Max Dean
event 66' Luis Vasquez / Thorgan Hazard
81' event Tiago Araujo
event 46' Yari Verschaeren / Nathan De Cat
77' event Momodou Sonko / Maksim Paskotsi
event 46' Yasin Ozcan / Marco Kana
77' event Aime Omgba / Abdelkahar Kadri
event 43' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
76' event Max Dean / Atsuki Ito
event 34' Colin Coosemans
75' event Michal Skoras
event 34' Marco Kana
67' event Matties Volckaert
event 6' Moussa Ndiaye / Ludwig Augustinsson
66' event Hyllarion Goore / Hong Hyun Seok
event 4' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
38' event Samuel Kotto / Siebe Van der Heyden
37' event Wilfried Kanga Aka
31' event Siebe Van der Heyden
KAA Gent KAA Gent
Substitutions
#2 Samuel Kotto
#11 Momodou Sonko
#45 Hyllarion Goore
#21 Max Dean
#10 Aime Omgba
#30 Kjell Peersman
#62 Wout Asselman
#29 Jean Kevin Duverne
#35 Gilles De Meyer
KAA Gent KAA Gent Anderlecht Anderlecht
18Shots10
6Shots on Goal4
12Fouls18
9Corner Kick8
17Free kick12
0Offside1
4Yellow card3
14Aerial1
2Save2
19Successful Tackles11
15Interceptions7
33Long pass22
2Assist2
5Successful center5
10Shots off goal4
1Hit The Post0
15Head Success10
2Blocked2
11Tackle9
16Dribbles4
19Throw-in15
392Passes373
96Attacks93
44Dangerous attacks44
4Corner Kicks(HT)3
4BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed1
11ShotsInsideBox8
7ShotsOutsideBox2
67DuelsWon37
3.35ExpectedGoals1.47
2.07xGOpenPlay0.19
0.49xGSetPlay1.28
2.56xGNonPenalty1.47
3.24xGOT2.32
19Touches In Opposition Box20
30AccurateCrosses23
52GroundDuelsWon27
15AerialDuelsWon10
28Clearances25
Anderlecht Anderlecht
Substitutions
#20 Luis Vasquez
#10 Yari Verschaeren
#91 Adriano Bertaccini
#5 Moussa Ndiaye
#58 Yasin Ozcan
#16 Mads Kikkenborg
#78 Anas Tajaouart
#99 Ibrahim Kanate
#62 Basile Vroninks
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Hyllarion Goore - KAA Gent
88' Tiago Araujo - KAA Gent receive a yellow card
85' Anderlecht — substitution: Adriano Bertaccini / Mihajlo Cvetkovic
84' Goal! Max Dean - KAA Gent
81' Goal! Tiago Araujo - KAA Gent
77' KAA Gent — substitution: Momodou Sonko / Maksim Paskotsi
77' KAA Gent — substitution: Aime Omgba / Abdelkahar Kadri
76' KAA Gent — substitution: Max Dean / Atsuki Ito
75' Michal Skoras - KAA Gent receive a yellow card
68' Moussa Ndiaye - Anderlecht receive a yellow card
67' Matties Volckaert - KAA Gent receive a yellow card
66' KAA Gent — substitution: Hyllarion Goore / Hong Hyun Seok
66' Anderlecht — substitution: Luis Vasquez / Thorgan Hazard
46' Anderlecht — substitution: Yari Verschaeren / Nathan De Cat
46' Anderlecht — substitution: Yasin Ozcan / Marco Kana
43' Goal! Nilson David Angulo Ramirez - Anderlecht
38' KAA Gent — substitution: Samuel Kotto / Siebe Van der Heyden
37' Penalty scored! Wilfried Kanga Aka - KAA Gent
34' Colin Coosemans - Anderlecht receive a yellow card
34' Marco Kana - Anderlecht receive a yellow card
31' Siebe Van der Heyden - KAA Gent receive a yellow card
6' Anderlecht — substitution: Moussa Ndiaye / Ludwig Augustinsson
4' Goal! Nilson David Angulo Ramirez - Anderlecht

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where KAA Gent and Anderlecht sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less