GHENT, Belgium (Interstat) — A pivotal Belgian First Division A clash is set for Sunday as rivals KAA Gent and KRC Genk, locked on identical league records, face off at the Ghelamco Arena.

Both clubs enter the match with 5 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws in domestic play, making this a crucial contest for positioning in the league table. The matchup pits two teams in nearly identical form, but with vastly different momentum from their last outings.

Genk (6-5-2 across all competitions) arrives with confidence after a 1-0 road victory over Westerlo last Sunday. The win extended their unbeaten run in the league to three matches.

Conversely, Gent (5-4-2 across all competitions) is reeling from a stunning 4-0 defeat away to Sporting Oud-Heverlee on Nov. 2. That heavy loss snapped a three-match unbeaten streak in league play for the home side.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Genk is projected to continue its positive form with a 2-1 victory. The simulation suggests Gent’s defense, which conceded four goals in its last match, may struggle against a Genk attack that has scored multiple goals in several recent wins.

Following this match, Genk will host Sporting Oud-Heverlee on Nov. 30. Gent will travel to face Westerlo on Nov. 22.