RAAL La Louvière host Gent at the Stade du Tivoli looking to climb out of the relegation zone as the visitors aim to solidify their early grip on a continental qualification spot.
RAAL La Louvière sit 14th in the table with 33 games left to secure their survival. They began their campaign with a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Anderlecht, a result that leaves them searching for their first points of the season. Their broader league form is a concern, having suffered six defeats in their last eight Jupiler Pro League outings.
Gent arrive in high spirits, currently 4th in the standings after a clinical 2-0 home win over KV Mechelen. The Buffaloes are enjoying a five-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, which includes securing a place in the Conference League qualifying playoffs following a 1-1 draw with Goteborg. Their defensive solidity has been a hallmark of this run, conceding just once in their opening five matches of the season.
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Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Gent are the stronger side — 129 rating points clear of RAAL La Louvière.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — RAAL La Louvière 7 games, Gent 7 games.
Pro League (Belgium) standings · both teams highlighted in context.