Gent are set to play against Slovan Liberec in the Europa League on Thursday. The Belgian club need to win to maintain their chances of a good group stage finish.

What are the expectations?

Gent have had a difficult start to the season, with only 24 points from 32 games in the Jupiler Pro League. The club are currently 5th in the league and recently drew against Genk on 2026-05-31.

How does the opposition look?

Slovan Liberec have also had a tough time in the Europa League, with only 1 win from 4 games. The Czech club have a weak defense and lost their last game 2-0 against Hoffenheim.

What are the expectations for the match?

Gent need to win to maintain their chances of a good group stage finish. The club have a strong attack, but also need to improve their defense to achieve the win. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th place | | Points | 24 | | Recent form | LDWWW |

Who are the key players?

Gent have a number of key players, including Alexandre De Bruyn and Roman Yaremchuk. Slovan Liberec also have a number of strong players, including Pavel Hotfych and Yusuf.