Genk will face Gent at the Cegeka Arena in Belgium's Pro League, with the victor earning a spot in the Europa Conference League.
Genk has lost five of their last six playoff matches, scoring only three goals.The team's struggles led to the dismissal of manager Wouter Vrancken, who was replaced by interim manager Domenico Olivieri in May. Olivieri, a familiar face at Genk, having coached their reserves for over a decade, won his first match but suffered a defeat in his second.
On the other hand, KAA Gent, who finished first in the seventh to twelfth playoff stage, accumulated 47 points in the regular season, the same as Genk. Despite missing out on the championship playoffs, Gent has been in good form, winning nine of their last 11 domestic fixtures. However, with manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck's contract expiring at the end of the season, there have been rumors that he will be leaving the club. Gent will be looking to secure a victory against Genk to qualify for the UEFA competition next season.
Prediction: Genk 1-2 Gent
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