Gent - Standard Liege

Friday evening at the Planet Group Arena, Gent welcome Standard Liege for a matchday 7 encounter in the Belgian Pro League. The hosts enter the fixture in strong form, having navigated a busy schedule that included a recent 3-0 victory over Cercle Brugge and a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Genk. Davy Roef is expected to start in goal, protected by a defensive unit featuring Christian Burgess and Siebe van der Heyden, as the home side looks to maintain their momentum against a visiting team eager to bounce back from a recent defeat.

Standard Liege arrive following a challenging 4-2 loss to Westerlo, a result that interrupted their steady progress in the league. With Gustav Mortensen sidelined due to injury, the visitors will rely on the midfield work of Casper Nielsen and Alexis Trouillet to disrupt the Gent attack. Recent history favors the hosts, who have dominated this fixture in previous meetings, including a convincing 4-0 win in January 2026.