VW Hamme vs KRC Gent - Second Amateur Division - VFV A

All eyes turn to the home ground on April 19, 2026 as VW Hamme welcome KRC Gent in a Second Amateur Division - VFV A encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both VW Hamme and KRC Gent will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Second Amateur Division - VFV A. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. VW Hamme will look to impose their style on home soil, while KRC Gent are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. The Serie A side need to sell before attempting to sign a striker, however.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the Second Amateur Division - VFV A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.