- The odds of KAA Gent winning this game are 1.39 with LNZ Cherkasy 6.9 and the draw 4.8.
- LNZ Cherkasy have drawn one and won two of their last four away fixtures across all competitions.
Gent are a well-drilled unit
Rik De Mil has been KAA Gent boss since 10 December 2025 and he's done a solid job to keep the hosts competitive, particularly at home where they are unbeaten. They have only won two of their last ten games across all competitions, but they have drawn six and lost just two.
The last clash in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 saw these two play out a 0-0 draw, so neither side managed to get their teeth into the game on that occasion and there were no clear winners.
Gent typically play a narrow 4-2-3-1 system, preferring to control the game and dictate the pace. They are disciplined in pressing and usually find their rhythm when transitioning forward with vertical passing. This clash could be a chess match, as LNZ are a compact, patient and pragmatic unit.
Cherky have got travel legs
Vitaliy Ponomarov has been in charge of LNZ Cherkasy since 5 June 2025 and has instilled a 4-3-3 system into his men that has been remarkably effective, particularly on the road.
This is a tough match to call, but Cherkasy have proven that they can travel well this season and they should be favoured more than they are. LNZ have won two, drawn one and lost one of their four away matches in all competitions, scoring seven goals on their travels.
Recent form suggests this could be a draw, as Gent are coming into this clash on the back of back-to-back draws with FC Twente and LNZ, while the Ukrainian side have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five. However, LNZ did win 6-2 away from home against SK Sturm Graz, before falling to a home defeat to Goztepe AS Izmir.
The odds look a bit amiss
Something doesn't add up with the current market on this game and the favourite is the obvious choice at 1.39. This should be a tough game, but Gent should have enough to grind out a win or at the very least avoid defeat.
Both Teams to Score: No is a decent bet at 1.83, while we'll take Under 2.5 goals at 2.2 for the main pick, as Gent haven't exactly been prolific this season.
