Gent take on the visitors Antwerp at "Ghelamco Arena" in the second round of the Belgian Jupiler League. The game will be played on Sunday, August 6th.
Gent collapsed at the start of the season: in spring the side performed in the UEFA Europa League Play Offs and now it left the Eurocups in the Qualification to the main stage, having been knocked out by Austrian Altach by the aggregated outcome of 1:1, 1:3 scorelines. Moreover, "De Buffalo's" lost their first clash in new season's Jupiler League to St. Truiden with 2:3 scoreline. Even though Gent showed solid football in summer friendlies, having gained seven victories, one draw and a single loss in nine matches. After "De Buffalo's" elimination from the Eurocups, the side may entirely focus on domestic tournaments.
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Last season Antwerp played in the Proximus League, having finished the competition sitting on the third position in the table with 49 points taken and 40-26 goal difference after 28 gameweeks. And Antwerp won their place in the elite division in the Play Offs, having broken KSV Roeselare 3:1, 2:1. Laszlo Boloni's side made a great start in the elite division: the team got 0:0 draw against the reigning champion Anderlecht in face of its fans. In regard to the side's results on the road, "The Great Old"'s undefeated away streak consists of eight encounters and has been lasting since the 18th of November 2016.
Gent were beaten by Antwerp only once in their history - in 2001. Afterwards the rivals conducted six official head-to-heads resulting in three draws and three triumphs of "De Buffalo's". I believe that this time as well the hosts must win in order to cover in their supporters' eyes the dismissing from the Eurocups.
Prediction for the match: Gent to win.
