Belgian Pro League


Away Win
RAAL La Louvière 1 - 2 Gent
Who will win?
1

RAAL La Louvière
x
Draw
2

Gent
RAAL La Louvière welcome Gent on Friday 30 January 2026 with kick-off at 19:45 GMT, as the Belgian Jupiler Pro League serves up an intriguing contrast in styles and expectations. This fixture takes place at La Louvière’s home ground, where the hosts will look to upset one of the league’s more established sides. Football Park’s algorithm, built on the same data-led framework used for previews such as San Lorenzo vs Velez Sarsfield, points towards the visitors having the edge. The key betting tip for this match is Gent to Win @ 2.50, a price that offers strong value when set against a 50% away win probability and a projected scoreline of 1-2. With both teams capable of contributing on the scoresheet, this encounter has the makings of a competitive and tactically interesting contest.
There is limited recent top-flight history between these sides, adding an element of unpredictability to the matchup. For RAAL La Louvière, hosting Gent represents a significant test against higher-calibre opposition, while Gent will view this as an opportunity to assert control and collect valuable points on the road. The lack of extensive recent head-to-head data places greater emphasis on current performance indicators and underlying trends.
Football Park’s model rates Gent as the most likely winners, assigning them a 50% chance of taking all three points compared to 30% for the hosts and 20% for a draw. The expected goals figures suggest Gent should create the clearer chances over the course of the match, while La Louvière may need to be clinical to stay competitive. A relatively even first half is anticipated, with the draw the most likely interval result, before Gent’s quality potentially tells after the break.
Football Park’s Best Bet: Gent to Win @ 2.50
This selection is strongly supported by the away side’s win probability and superior attacking output. At odds of 2.50, Gent’s victory represents notable value when compared with the model’s expectation of a narrow but deserved away success.
Second Rated Selection: Both Teams to Score @ 1.75
With a 60% likelihood of both sides finding the net, this market reflects Gent’s tendency to concede even when winning and La Louvière’s ability to contribute a goal at home.
The data points towards goals being a feature, with over 1.5 match goals rated at 66.7% and over 0.5 first-half goals at 70%. However, a high-scoring affair beyond three goals is considered unlikely, suggesting a controlled but competitive contest rather than an open shootout.
RAAL La Louvière’s home ground is expected to provide a lively backdrop under the lights, with local support keen to see their side challenge one of Belgium’s stronger teams. Gent’s experience in similar environments should help them manage the occasion.
This Jupiler Pro League clash fits the profile of a game where patience and efficiency will be key. Gent’s ability to turn territorial dominance into goals may prove decisive against a home side looking to frustrate and counter.
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