Belgian Jupiler
2009-09-12 - AA Gent vs SK Roeselare
A Sports Betting Pick by Billie
Football: Belgium, Jupiler Pro League 2009/2010
Saturday, 12th September 2009 - Kickoff 19:00
A match-up between two teams whose current league positions show the abilities. AA Gent on third place with 10 points out of a possible 15, Roeselare on 15th and second from bottom with 2 points out of possible 15.
AA Gent (3rd) 3-1-1 10:5
AA Gent finished 4th last season, tied on points with Club Brugge but a worse GD. They played Europa League qualies, with a dramatic 1-7 home loss in the first tie against AS Roma sealing their fate.
This result is way worse then it should have been, and after this match they got back on track. Away results haven't been great, but at home they have a 100% score against Lokeren and KV Mechelen.
The loss of striker Ruiz to FC Twente was a blow, but they have a squad that can go for a top-3 position in the Jupiler league.
SK Roeselare (15th) 0-2-3 4:11
Roeselare saved themselve from relegation last season after winning the play-offs, but they're in trouble again already.
Winless after 5 matches, lost 3 on the trot and SK Roeselare seem main candidate for relegation.
The loss of striker MacDonald is a huge blow, cause they don't have the squad to replace him, and his replacement Collins John is not on the same level.
Roeselare is a defending team, unable to control and dominate, as they don't have the players for that. It's reactive soccer, which occasionally leads to a point, but is not succesful on long term and won't lead to survival again nothing changes.
The Betting Verdict
This reactive soccer is just what AA Gent needs to get back on winning ways. It will be AA Gent from the first minute, with Roeselare leaning back and without any threat.
As said earlier AA Gent has a good squad, a mix of skill and power which is at least 2 classes above Roeselare.
This match will be played on Roeselare's half for at least 65% of the time, with the same percentage of ball possesion. And with AA Gent's capabilities and Roeselare's lack of it, it's very hard to see Roeselare getting a result here.
The same scenario as AA Gent's last home match is looming, which ended in a 4-1 for AA Gent, and that's a very likely margin for this match again.
The Pick :
AA Gent to win by 2+ goals
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
