Betting tip: 3rd winners double!

Gent head into this fixture as clear favourites after an excellent start to their Belgian Pro League campaign. They currently sit third in the standings with 25 points from 10 matches, having recorded eight victories and just one defeat.

Their home form is particularly impressive. Gent have won all five of their home league matches this season, scoring 10 goals and conceding only twice. That defensive stability gives them a strong foundation heading into this encounter.

Kortrijk, meanwhile, are experiencing a difficult campaign. They sit bottom of the table with only four points, having lost eight of their first 10 league matches. Their attacking numbers are also concerning, with just four goals scored.

The difference in overall quality, confidence and home performances makes Gent the stronger side. Playing at Planet Group Arena, they should have enough quality to control the match and secure all three points.

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Benfica travel to Estádio José Gomes in excellent form and have a strong opportunity to collect another three points. They have won seven consecutive matches across all competitions, demonstrating their attacking quality and consistency.

The difference in recent performances is particularly noticeable. Estrela Amadora have lost their last four matches and are struggling defensively, making this a difficult challenge against one of Portugal’s strongest teams.

Benfica have been extremely productive in front of goal this season, averaging 2.7 goals per league match. Vangelis Pavlidis has been particularly impressive, scoring 10 goals in his first 10 league appearances.

Although Benfica have a midweek European fixture behind them, their squad depth and superior individual quality should make the difference. Estrela have struggled to stop opposing attacks, and Benfica have the firepower to exploit those weaknesses.