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Peter Green - November 28, 2018
Lokeren vs Gent
Belgium – First Division A
Date: Friday, 30th November 2018
Kick-off at 19.30 UK/ 20.30 CET
Venue: Daknamstadion (Lokeren).
The worst team in the league takes on a side vying to get into the European spots. Gent travels to Lokeren, this Friday, as part of their 17th round fixtures in the Jupiler League.
Lokeren has recorded 10 points from their 16 games. They won two matches, drew four, and lost ten. Lokeren managed to score 14 goals, and conceded 29 in return.
Gent is at the 7th place in the table. They have recorded 29 points on the board from their 16 matches. Gent won seven of their games, drew three and lost six. Their goal difference is one, after scoring 29 goals and conceding 28 in return.
Lokeren was defeated at home, last weekend. The final scoreline was 2-4 in favor of the hosts. Lokeren had scored first, but their lead had a very short life. Charleroi, their opponents, scored four past the home defense. Lokeren pulled a goal back, late in the second half.
Gent played out a goalless but exciting draw, at home, against Antwerp. The hosts had the chance to take the whole three points, but Odjidja missed a penalty in the 91st minute to loud groans from the crowd.
The away team has this match in the bag. Despite being on the road, Gent won’t have to sweat much in dispatching the home fans with disappointment. Lokeren is the dead-last placed side in the league table.
Gent has recorded the last 13 wins in a row in head-to-head ties. Overall, Gent has secured 26 wins against this opponent, and has lost just six times.
Lokeren has won only two of their last nine matches. Also, they were winless in seven of their last 11 games in front of the home-crowd.
Gent has been impressive on the road this season, especially recently. They have lost just four times in their last 20 attempts away from home.
Gent will win this match, and both the halves.
