BRUGES, Belgium (Interstat) — A crucial Belgian First Division A clash sees Club Brugge host Gent on Sunday, with both sides looking to build momentum ahead of the winter break.

The matchup at Jan Breydel Stadium pits a surging Club Brugge against a Gent side mired in a poor run of form. The home side enters on the heels of a dominant 5-1 road victory over Dender last Sunday. That result snapped a two-game losing streak for Brugge, which had fallen to Sint-Truiden and Kampong Speu Province in early December.

Gent, meanwhile, is reeling from a shocking 2-0 defeat to lowly Kampong Speu Province last Sunday. That loss extended a winless streak to five matches across all competitions for De Buffalo’s. Their last league victory came on Oct. 3 against Sporting Charleroi. Since then, Gent has managed only two draws against Union St-Gilloise and Genk, while suffering defeats to Sint-Truiden, Westerlo and a 4-0 thrashing by Sporting Oud-Heverlee.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight affair. The last meeting between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw in Gent on Aug. 31.

Interstat’s game simulator projects another stalemate, predicting a 2-2 final score.

For Club Brugge, a win would solidify a push up the table ahead of a busy holiday period, which includes a trip to Genk on Dec. 26. Gent is desperate for points to reverse its slide before hosting Westerlo on Dec. 27.

The stakes are heightened as the league schedule reaches a pivotal point. Club Brugge will look to capitalize on home advantage, while Gent aims to rediscover its early-season form, which included a 4-2 win at Cercle Brugge in September.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon local time.