RAAL La Louviere - Gent

RAAL La Louviere host Gent at Easi Arena on Sunday, 16 August 2026, for matchday 2 of the Belgian Pro League. The home side are expected to line up with a familiar defence featuring Thierry Lutonda, Yllan Okou, Wagane Faye, and Patrick Nkoa, marshalled by goalkeeper Marcos Peano. Upfront, Mustapha Isah and Elias Filet are likely to lead the attack, supported by midfielders Samuel Gueulette, Ismaila Coulibaly, and Mame Wade. Gent, meanwhile, are anticipated to field a strong XI including forwards Josue Vergara and Momodou Sonko, with Davy Roef in goal. The visitors will be without Joel Ito, who is suspended for RAAL La Louviere.

Gent arrive having navigated a Conference League qualification tie, drawing 1-1 with IFK Goeteborg on 13 August after winning the first leg 1-0. Their domestic form began with a 2-0 victory over KV Mechelen on 9 August. RAAL La Louviere, conversely, started their league campaign with a 2-1 defeat away to Anderlecht on the same day. The last league encounter between these two sides, on 30 January 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw, suggesting a potentially close contest.