Gent vs OH Leuven

Gent host Leuven on 3 September with the two clubs trending in opposite directions early in the Pro League season. Gent sit fifth after two rounds, while Leuven are bottom of the table without a point, so a positive result matters more to the visitors right now, even as the hosts look to keep pace near the top. Gent have won both league games so far, beating Mechelen and La Louvière, while also progressing in the Conference League. Josué Vergara scored on his league debut and Momodou Sonko made an instant impact off the bench, and new arrival Kyrell Wilson adds fresh competition at wingback. Leuven, meanwhile, have lost both openers, falling 3-1 at Charleroi, where Óscar Gil scored before Abdoul Karim Traoré was sent off, then losing 0-3 at home to Club Brugge. Historically this fixture has favoured the hosts, with Gent winning the clear majority of recent meetings between the two clubs. Our prediction: 2-0