In this week 5 match on the 1st of September, Anderlecht hosts Gent in a meeting of these two Pro League teams. 6th placed Anderlecht is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Union Saint-Gilloise. Victor Okoh Boniface scored the first goal for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 2nd minute, then in the 12th minute, Kristian Fredrik Malt Arnstad sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Michael Murillo. Anderlecht is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while gent is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Antwerp. Sven Kums struck first for Gent in the 10th minute, then in the 15th minute, William Pacho Tenorio sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Vincent Janssen Finally they completed the comback victory in the 27th minute on a penalty goal by Michael Frey to cap off a wild match. Gent is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Gent won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Gent’s most prolific scorer has been Hugo Cuypers. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Anderlecht’s top weapon lately has been Fábio Silva, who has three goals in the last five matches.