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KV Mechelen - Gent
Belgium First Division A - AFAS Stadion
Prediction 1
Gent to Win
67/100 (1.67)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
3/5 (1.60)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of writing but are subject to change*
We have a preview of Mechelen vs Gen in this article ahead of the weekend clash. Read on to bet on the best Mechelen vs Gent predictions by Football Whispers.
Mechelen vs Gent Predictions by Football Whispers
This will be an interesting clash as Gent is keen on finishing in the top four. They are currently 4th but tie at 55 points with 5th-ranked Club Brugge and 11 points shy of 3rd-placed Antwerp. Our Mechelen vs Gent predictions are:
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Gent to Win
In our first Mechelen vs Gent prediction, we have settled on a prediction from the 1×2 betting market whereby we are tipping Gent to win the game. The visitors are in top form ahead of this game and will fight even harder to avoid defeat. Gent is unbeaten in their last five while Mechelen suffered four defeats in as many matches.
Over 2.5 Goals
In the second prediction for Mechelen vs Gent, the possibility of over 2.5 goals is high. The hosts have been shipping in lots of goals while Gent's latest run of form has been about scoring as many goals as they can. In the four defeats, Mechelen suffered in their last five outings, they leaked at least two goals in each game, most of which had 3 or more goals conceded. Gent on the other hand scored 3 or more goals in three of their last five Pro League matches.
Mechelen vs Gent Odds and Current Stats
See the tables below for handpicked Mechelen vs Gent odds across leading UK sportsbooks. We have also sampled H2H and the latest form.
Head to Head
16/10/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
KV Mechelen
3
0
10/05/22
Belgium UEFA Europa League Play-Offs Belgium
KV Mechelen
Gent
1
2
07/05/22
Belgium UEFA Europa League Play-Offs Belgium
Gent
KV Mechelen
1
0
15/12/21
Belgium First Division A Belgium
KV Mechelen
Gent
4
3
15/08/21
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
KV Mechelen
2
0
Last Five - KV Mechelen
30/04/23
Belgium Cup Belgium
Antwerp
KV Mechelen
2
0
L
30/04/23
Belgium Cup Belgium
Antwerp
KV Mechelen
2
0
L
23/04/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Anderlecht
KV Mechelen
2
3
W
16/04/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
08/04/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
OH Leuven
KV Mechelen
4
1
L
Last Five - Gent
03/06/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Gent
1
3
W
27/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Gent
1
3
W
20/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
2
2
D
13/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
0
4
W
06/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Gent
1
2
W
Look out for the betting market odds and analysis ahead of the weekend clash.
Mechelen Odds: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.00%
Draw Odds: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.00%
Gent Odds: 67/100 (1.67) – 60.00%
*These odds are correct at the time of publication and may be sampled across various sportsbooks, so they will not always add up to 100%*
These odds from the 1X2 betting market suggest that Gent is the huge favourite in this game. The visitors are in danger or losing the fourth spot with only a couple of games to spare, so they should do all it takes to make sense of the 60% win probability. Moreover, with the hosts struggling to defend, it is also apparent Gent is likely to open the lead in this game, not to mention that the probability of this game ending with over 2.5 goals is 63% with odds of 1.60.
Mechelen vs Gent Lineups and Team News
Mechelen
Mechelen is currently 13th and with two games to the game, the chances of finishing in the top ten are gone. The hosts are 11 points shy of the tenth spot, so all we expect from them is to finish the season strongly. Mechelen is currently ranked 9th in home performance. They have bagged 7 wins, 5 draws and lost 4 games in 16 home games. Moreover, Mechelen has scored 28 and conceded 26 goals ahead of this encounter with Gent.
Mechelen predicted lineup – Cojocaru, Patris, Pletinckx, Ricca, Sagrado, Norre, Schrijvers, Al-Taamari, Maertens, Porsteinsson, and Opoku.
Gent
Gent is in a precarious situation ahead of this clash with Mechelen. The visitors would have to give up their top four ambitions if they suffer a defeat in this game. They are 4th but noting that they tie at 55 points with Club Brugge, the visitors must do their best to get at least a point in this trip.
Gent predicted lineup – Nardi, Torunarigha, Okumu, Casto-Montes, Samoise, Kums, Sart, Vadis, Fofana, Cuypers and Orban.
Player to Watch: Gift Emmanuel Orban
Gent's top scorer, Gift Emmanuel Orban is the player in the spotlight ahead of this Pro League clash with Mechelen. Orban has been in hot form lately. The 20-year-old forward scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists in the last four Pro League matches. In the last ten games across all competitions, Gift Emmanuel Orban found the back of the net 12 times, making home a high-scoring prospect in this important game for the visitors.
Starting Lineups
Mechelen vs Gent line ups will be available 60 minutes before the game begins
KV Mechelen
Gent
Current First Division A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Genk | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 41 | 75 |
| 2 |  Union Saint Gilloise | 34 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 75 |
| 3 |  Antwerp | 34 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 72 |
| 4 |  Club Brugge | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 59 |
| 5 | Gent | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 26 | 56 |
| 6 |  Standard Liege | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 55 |
| 7 |  Westerlo | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 51 |
| 8 |  Cercle Brugge | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 50 |
| 9 |  Charleroi | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | -7 | 48 |
| 10 |  OH Leuven | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 48 |
| 11 |  Anderlecht | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 46 |
| 12 |  Sint-Truidense | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | -3 | 42 |
| 13 | KV Mechelen | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | -14 | 40 |
| 14 |  KV Kortrijk | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | -24 | 31 |
| 15 |  Eupen | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -35 | 28 |
| 16 |  KV Oostende | 34 | 7 | 6 | 21 | -39 | 27 |
| 17 |  Zulte-Waregem | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -28 | 27 |
| 18 |  Seraing United | 34 | 5 | 5 | 24 | -40 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who will be the referee in charge of the game? Nicolas Laforge will be the match official.
- Where is the venue for the match? Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne in Mechelen, Belgium.
- What is the seating capacity of the match venue? Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne has 18, 477 seats.
