Europa Conference League

Gent

13 Aug 2026 19:30

IFK Göteborg

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Gent to win 1.52

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Gent vs IFK Göteborg Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/08/2026

Europa Conference League · 3rd Qualifying Round

Our prediction

1X: Double Chance Gent or Draw

1.52 on Betano · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 17 Aug 2026 at 13:55 · Odds are subject to change

Gent vs IFK Göteborg Preview

Gent arrive at the Planet Group Arena carrying a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg and a defensive record that demands respect. Five consecutive clean sheets across all competitions tell the story of a side that has been almost impossible to break down early this campaign. Their opening Belgian Pro League fixture produced a comfortable 2-0 home victory against KV Mechelen, conceding a mere fraction in expected goals. The hosts look well drilled and difficult to beat on their own patch.

IFK Göteborg face a tough ask: scoring away from home against a defence that simply refuses to concede. The Swedish side managed just one shot on target across the first leg, offering little encouragement for this return fixture. A recent 3-2 win over Kalmar in the Swedish First Division showed attacking intent, but their qualifying campaign has been far from convincing, scraping through the previous round 4-3 on aggregate after extra time. Consistency remains their biggest concern heading into this tie.

Gent's defensive solidity is the cornerstone of this pick. Five consecutive clean sheets across all competitions, zero goals conceded in four matches this campaign, and just one shot on target faced in the first leg paint a clear picture. The Belgian side also limited KV Mechelen to a mere 0.26 expected goals in their league opener, confirming this is no fluke.

IFK Göteborg need to score at least once away from home to stay alive in this tie. Their recent 3-2 win over Kalmar shows attacking capability, but that came in domestic Swedish football. In European competition, they scraped through the previous round 4-3 on aggregate after extra time, hardly the profile of a side built for comfortable away performances against organized defences.

The double chance on Gent, covering both a home win and a draw, represents the strongest angle here. Backing the hosts at 1.52 already looks reasonable given their fortress mentality, and adding the draw as insurance makes this selection compelling at 72% confidence. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also deserves consideration given Gent's stingy backline. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Gent vs IFK Göteborg

• Gent boast five consecutive clean sheets
• IFK Göteborg faced just one shot on target
• Göteborg must score away to progress

A 4-4-2 versus 4-3-3 setup frames this Conference League qualifying second leg at Gent, with both sides expected to mirror their first-leg structures. Laszlo Benes will be central to Gent's ability to control the midfield and create openings for their front two.

For IFK Göteborg, the 4-3-3 gives Sam Larsson license to influence play in wide areas and stretch Gent's defensive block. Both lineups are drawn from first-leg data rather than fresh confirmed sources, so minor changes on the night remain possible.

How to Watch Gent vs IFK Göteborg Match?

What time is Gent vs IFK Göteborg?

Gent vs IFK Göteborg kicks off at the Planet Group Arena on 13 August 2026 at 19:30.

Where is Gent vs IFK Göteborg being played?

This Europa Conference League clash takes place at the Planet Group Arena in Gent, Belgium.

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