Match Summary
KVC Westerlo and Gent drew 0:0. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. 5 yellow cards were shown. KVC Westerlo had 47% possession while Gent held 53%. KVC Westerlo had 3 shots (1 on target) compared to 9 (6 on target) for Gent. KVC Westerlo made 3 substitutions, Gent made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between KVC Westerlo and Gent — 0 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
KVC Westerlo had 47% possession against Gent's 53%. KVC Westerlo registered 3 shots (1 on target) while Gent managed 9 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 1–4. Fouls committed: 19–12.
Lineups
KVC Westerlo lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under J. Mathijssen, while Gent deployed a 3-4-3 under H. Vanhaezebrouck.
Defensive Solidity
KVC Westerlo deploy 6 defenders rated — on average, against Gent's 3-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
KVC Westerlo field 2 midfielders averaging —, versus Gent's 5 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
KVC Westerlo start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Gent 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of KVC Westerlo's starting XI is 36.0 (youngest: K. Van Langendonck (36), oldest: K. Van Langendonck (36)), while Gent average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, KVC Westerlo have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Gent show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
KVC Westerlo and Gent have met 2 times — KVC Westerlo won 0, Gent won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Gent leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026