BRUSSELS (Interstat) — A pivotal clash in the Belgian First Division A playoff race unfolds Sunday when RSC Anderlecht hosts KAA Gent at Lotto Park.

The match, scheduled for April 12, 2026, is a direct rematch of a wild 4-2 Gent victory from just three months prior. The head-to-head series this season, however, is split, with Anderlecht securing a 1-0 home win last September.

Both sides enter with momentum to rebuild after disappointing results on Monday, April 6. Anderlecht (14-7-9) is reeling from a 4-2 road defeat to league leaders Club Brugge, a match where it twice held the lead. Gent (15-6-9) was held to a 1-1 home draw by Mechelen, snapping a three-match winning streak.

Recent form paints a contrasting picture. Gent has been the more consistent side, losing only once in its last nine league matches—a 3-0 defeat at Genk on March 1. That run includes a dominant 4-0 victory at Standard Liège and the earlier 4-2 triumph over Anderlecht.

Anderlecht’s form has been erratic. Since the start of February, the Brussels-based club has mixed a 5-1 rout of Sporting Oud-Heverlee with shutout losses to Genk, Standard Liège, and Club Brugge, alongside two scoreless draws.

The statistical projection service Interstat simulates a narrow 2-1 victory for the hosts, suggesting a tense, closely-fought contest. With playoff positioning at stake, the match could hinge on whether Anderlecht’s attack can break through a stout Gent defense, and if Gent’s potent offense, which scored four in the last meeting, can replicate that success on the road.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT).