Belgian Pro League · Sunday, 08/11/2026 · 16:00
Gent vs Kortrijk Prediction, Tips & Odds
Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
5 home games, 5 wins, 11-2 goals. Gent are hard to beat at home. On Sunday (8 November, 16:00), Kortrijk visit.
The situation: Gent are on course for Europe – Kortrijk are chasing Europe
Gent are in position 4 with 25 points, Kortrijk follow in position 18 with 4 points. Goal difference: 19-6 for Gent, 4-22 for Kortrijk. Gent currently occupy a Champions League place, 10 points clear. Kortrijk are 12 points off a Champions League place.
Form guide Gent: A force at home
Recent home wins came against Anderlecht (4-0), Standard Liège (2-1) and Oud-Heverlee Leuven (1-0). Gent picked up 5 wins from their last 5 home games, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.4 conceded.
Form guide Kortrijk: A problem on the road
On the road, Kortrijk recently played 1-1 at Standard Lüttich, 0-3 at Genk and 0-3 at RAAL La Louvière. Record in the last 5 away games: no wins, 1 draw, 4 defeats, 1-11 goals. Kortrijk scored in only 1 of those 5 games.
Gent at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Kortrijk away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: Gent vs Kortrijk
The two sides have not met in the league in the last two seasons, so form and the table matter most here.
Injuries and suspensions
Gent are without: Josué Vergara (hip injury), Michel-Ange Balikwisha (bruising), Mouhamed Ngom (cruciate ligament injury), Christian Burgess (fracture), Hannes Vernemmen (recovering from surgery).
Kortrijk are without: Jamie Roche (bruising), Gilles Ruyssen (suspended), Basile Vroninks (bruising).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Who will score?
Top scorers, odds and striker form – Belgian Pro League: Belgian Pro League goalscorer tips.
Belgian Pro League table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Charleroi | 11 | 26-13 | 27 |
| 3 | Union SG | 10 | 29-7 | 26 |
| 4 | Gent | 10 | 19-6 | 25 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 10 | 13-11 | 19 |
| 6 | Lommel | 11 | 15-13 | 16 |
| 16 | Sint-Truiden | 10 | 18-21 | 8 |
| 17 | RAAL La Louvière | 11 | 13-24 | 7 |
| 18 | Kortrijk | 10 | 4-22 | 4 |
Gent vs Kortrijk odds
The bookmakers make Gent clear favourites. A home win pays just 1.40, a draw 4.70 and a Kortrijk win 7.00. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.67.
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gent to win | 1.40 | 67% | 69% |
| Draw | 4.70 | 20% | 19% |
| Kortrijk to win | 7.00 | 13% | 12% |
| Double chance 1X | 1.03 | 87% | 88% |
| Double chance X2 | 2.90 | 33% | 31% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.20 | 77% | 77% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.67 | 56% | 55% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.15 | 44% | 45% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.55 | 37% | 34% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1.47 | 63% | 66% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: Gent vs Kortrijk
In short: Our tip is Home win at odds of 1.37. We expect a 2-0. We put the chance at around 70%. The odds reflect that quite accurately, so this tip is no bargain.
For
- Gent won 5 of their last 5 home games.
- Kortrijk lost 4 of their last 5 away games.
- 14 places apart in the table.
Against
- A draw is not enough for this tip.
- Gent are without 5 players.
Tip: Home win · Odds 1.37 · Prediction 2-0 · Risk medium
FAQ: Gent vs Kortrijk
When do Gent play Kortrijk?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 08/11/2026, at 16:00 (Belgian Pro League).
Who are the favourites in Gent vs Kortrijk?
Gent are clear favourites: a home win pays 1.40, a Kortrijk win 7.00.
What is the tip for Gent vs Kortrijk?
Our tip is Home win at odds of 1.37. We expect a 2-0. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between Gent and Kortrijk go?
The two sides have not met in the league in the last two seasons, so form and the table matter most here.
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