Thursday, November 28, from 17:55 pm on “Stade Geoffroy-Guichard”,Saint-Étienne will receive the visit of the Gent in a match count for the 5th round of Group I of the Europa League.
The hosts approach this match from the 3rd place with 3 points, obtained after three draws and a defeat while the guests come from the position of undefeated leaders in this group with a total of 8 points.
In the tour the Belgians prevailed with a spectacular 3-2 at the end of a match in which although they always had the initiative and led each time on the scoreboard, the balance was in many moments of the game obvious, the report being the proof Possession of the ball, 50% – 50%.
With two stages before the end, anything is possible in this group, the hierarchy being able to undergo spectacular changes. All four teams in the group have a real chance of qualifying in the spring of the Europa League and more than sure that the names of the teams that will enter the upper stages of the competition will be established in the last round.
Returning to the duel on “Stade Geoffroy-Guichard”, we expect a match open to any result. It is clear, however, that the Belgians will be focused on a draw, a result that would ensure them 100% qualification in the spring of the Europa League.
We notice the impressive series of 10 consecutive games without defeat of the French who have 5 victories and as many draws in the matches played in the Europa League and Ligue 1. A good form crosses and Gent who has only one failure in the last 9 official matches, the Belgians registering in the other eight games four wins and as many draws.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1,68
