Match Summary
Gent defeated Standard Liege 1:0. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by K. Coulibaly 70′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Gent had 54% possession while Standard Liege held 46%. Gent had 5 shots (1 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Standard Liege. Gent made 3 substitutions, Standard Liege made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Gent and Standard Liege — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Miličević
Match Statistics
Gent had 54% possession against Standard Liege's 46%. Gent registered 5 shots (1 on target) while Standard Liege managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–5. Fouls committed: 18–23.
Lineups
Gent lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under H. Vanhaezebrouck, while Standard Liege deployed a 3-4-3 under A. Janković.
Defensive Solidity
Gent deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Standard Liege's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Gent field 2 midfielders averaging —, versus Standard Liege's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Gent start 4 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Standard Liege averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Gent have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Standard Liege show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Gent and Standard Liege have met 2 times — Gent won 2, Standard Liege won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Gent leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (8 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–4 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026