KAA Gent vs Westerlo: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

KAA Gent

D W D D W

6th place in League

4-1

18/08/2024 17:15

Westerlo

W D L D W

9th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for KAA Gent vs Westerlo on 18 August 2024 (kick-off: 17:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full KAA Gent vs Westerlo preview before placing your bet.

KAA Gent are currently 6th with 45 points after 30 matches.
Westerlo sit 9th with 37 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: KAA Gent to win with probability 48%.
Head-to-head history favors KAA Gent, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Westerlo have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

17:15

2024-08-18

KAA Gent vs Westerlo - Prediction & Odds

KAA Gent

Westerlo

2024-08-18 17:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	68	30	21	5	4	55	33	22
02 Club Brugge	59	30	17	8	5	65	36	29
03 Saint Gilloise	55	30	15	10	5	49	25	24
04 Anderlecht	51	30	15	6	9	50	27	23
05 Royal Antwerp	46	30	12	10	8	47	32	15
06 KAA Gent	45	30	11	12	7	41	33	8
07 Standard Liege	39	30	10	9	11	22	35	-13
08 Mechelen	38	30	10	8	12	45	40	5
09 Westerlo	37	30	10	7	13	50	49	1
10 Charleroi	37	30	10	7	13	36	36	0
11 Oud Heverlee	37	30	8	13	9	28	33	-5
12 FCV Dender EH	32	30	8	8	14	33	51	-18
13 Cercle Brugge	32	30	7	11	12	29	44	-15
14 Sint-Truidense	31	30	7	10	13	41	56	-15
15 Kortrijk	26	30	7	5	18	28	55	-27
16 Beerschot Wilrijk	18	30	3	9	18	26	60	-34

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

01 Saint Gilloise	56	10	9	1	0	22	3	19
02 Club Brugge	53	10	7	2	1	21	6	15
03 Racing Genk	47	10	4	1	5	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	36	10	3	1	6	12	13	-1
05 Royal Antwerp	32	10	2	3	5	10	18	-8
06 KAA Gent	26	10	1	0	9	4	32	-28

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Charleroi	40	10	6	3	1	19	10	9
02 Westerlo	33	10	3	5	2	19	16	3
03 Mechelen	31	10	2	6	2	17	17	0
04 FCV Dender EH	29	10	3	4	3	20	21	-1
05 Oud Heverlee	27	10	1	5	4	11	19	-8
06 Standard Liege	27	10	0	7	3	5	8	-3

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sint-Truidense	41	6	3	1	2	9	10	-1
02 Cercle Brugge	39	6	2	1	3	10	13	-3
03 Kortrijk	37	6	3	2	1	12	8	4
04 Beerschot Wilrijk	24	6	2	0	4	10	10	0

Head To Head

27/04/2024 18:45

KAA Gent

3 - 2

Westerlo

BEL D1

07/04/2024 17:15

Westerlo

0 - 3

KAA Gent

BEL D1

27/01/2024 19:45

KAA Gent

2 - 2

Westerlo

BEL D1

13/08/2023 17:15

Westerlo

1 - 3

KAA Gent

BEL D1

27/05/2023 16:15

Westerlo

1 - 3

KAA Gent

BEL D1

28/04/2023 18:45

KAA Gent

3 - 1

Westerlo

BEL D1

KAA Gent

83%

Draw

17%

Westerlo

KAA Gent Last 6 matches

08/08/2024 16:30

Silkeborg 2 - 2 KAA Gent UEFA ECL

04/08/2024 17:15

KAA Gent 1 - 2 FCV Dender EH BEL D1

01/08/2024 18:00

Vikingur Gotu 0 - 3 KAA Gent UEFA ECL

28/07/2024 14:00

Kortrijk 0 - 1 KAA Gent BEL D1

25/07/2024 18:00

KAA Gent 4 - 1 Vikingur Gotu UEFA ECL

20/07/2024 12:00

KAA Gent 0 - 2 Zulte-Waregem INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Westerlo

10/08/2024 16:15

Westerlo 4 - 3 Saint Gilloise BEL D1

03/08/2024 14:00

Mechelen 2 - 4 Westerlo BEL D1

28/07/2024 17:15

Westerlo 3 - 0 Cercle Brugge BEL D1

20/07/2024 15:59

Westerlo 0 - 0 Helmond Sport INT CF

09/07/2024 12:00

Servette 3 - 2 Westerlo INT CF

06/07/2024 13:00

Young Boys 0 - 1 Westerlo INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

Westerlo

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 20 home matches

YesNo

10 (50%)10 (50%)

In last 20 home matches

NoYes

13 (65%)7 (35%)

KAA Gent

Recent matches

Westerlo

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)19 1(5%)

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(55%)11 9(45%)

Under /Over

(40%)8 12(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)11 9(45%)

/Yes

(50%)10 10(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)15 5(25%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

KAA Gent

Westerlo

Shots

KAA Gent

Total shots

12.85 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 3.61

Westerlo

Total shots

17.25 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 5.00

KAA Gent Pass Westerlo

Total passes

8895

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

8020

Avg. 401 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

KAA Gent

Played games

Westerlo

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.25

5.25

105

Corners

136

6.80

19.45

389

Throw-ins

458

22.90

1.25

Offsides

1.35

3.50

GK saves

2.30

KAA Gent

DISCIPLINARY

Westerlo

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.75

1.95

0.15

0.10

11.60

232

Fouls

171

8.55

16.35

327

Tackles

328

16.40

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the KAA Gent vs Westerlo Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for KAA Gent vs Westerlo on 18 August 2024 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 Westerlo 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 Westerlo'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 Westerlo 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 Belgian Pro League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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