Standard Liege v Kaa Gent, Belgian Pro League

The big picture

Standard Liege come in 8th on the ladder with 15 points; KAA Gent are 3rd on 28. KAA Gent are the side higher up the table.

Form

Standard Liege have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Benfica 2–2.

KAA Gent have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to TSG Hoffenheim 1–4.

KAA Gent have lost their last six.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Standard Liege, watch Maxime Lestienne (2 goals in 2020-21) and Abdoul Tapsoba (2 goals in 2020-21).

For KAA Gent, watch Roman Yaremchuk (1 goal, 1 assist in 2020-21) and Núrio Fortuna (1 goal in 2020-21).

At Stade Maurice Dufrasne

Standard Liege have won 8 of their last 18 at Stade Maurice Dufrasne.

What the numbers say

On the numbers this is too close to split.