Gent vs KV Mechelen Prediction
Belgium · Regular Season - 1
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Gent vs KV Mechelen: the result in context
Gent beat KV Mechelen 2-0 in the Jupiler Pro League on 9 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: Gent had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 2 for KV Mechelen.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.1 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 7.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Gent
Avg ratingAvg rating
C33D. Roef
5M. Ngom
16C. Burgess
44S. Van Der Heyden
57M. Volckaert
27T. De Vlieger
22L. Lopes
20T. Araujo
37A. Kadri
11M. Sonko
47J. Vergara
13N. Miras
39M. Decoene
4G. Diouf
3J. Marsa
23M. Zekri
C6F. Hammar
8D. Salifou
11B. Bafdili
26D. Praet
9M. van Brederode
14B. RamanGent Substitutes
KV Mechelen Substitutes
Match Stats
GentKV Mechelen Team Comparison
GentKV MechelenAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Gent- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
KV Mechelen- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.6 vs 1.1 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Gent5Wins · 50%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
03/05/2026KV MechelenGent06/04/2026GentKV Mechelen08/03/2026GentKV Mechelen16/08/2025KV MechelenGent07/02/2025KV MechelenGent15/09/2024GentKV Mechelen04/05/2024KV MechelenGent20/04/2024GentKV Mechelen19/01/2024GentKV Mechelen06/08/2023KV MechelenGentRecent Form
Gent
IFK GoteborgGentGent
LNZ CherkasyLNZ CherkasyGent
TwenteGentGent
SK Beveren
AZ AlkmaarGent
MerelbekeGentGent
Genk
Club Brugge KVGentGent
Union St. GilloiseKV MechelenKV Mechelen
Dunkerque
Willem IIKV MechelenKV Mechelen
ADO Den Haag
HeistKV Mechelen
Sporting HasseltKV MechelenKV Mechelen
Rupel Boom
St. TruidenKV MechelenKV MechelenClub Brugge KV
AnderlechtKV MechelenUnion St. GilloiseKV MechelenReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.24 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.21).
Cards come from 143 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 30:7 | +23 | 29 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27:9 | +18 | 28 | DWWWW |
| 3 | Gent | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 20:6 | +14 | 28 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  Charleroi | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 26:13 | +13 | 27 | WWLWW |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14:12 | +2 | 20 | DWLWW |
| 6 |  Lommel United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:13 | +2 | 16 | DWDWD |
| 7 | Genk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18:15 | +3 | 15 | LLWWL |
| 8 |  Standard Liege | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18:16 | +2 | 15 | WDLLL |
| 9 |  KVC Westerlo | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 26:30 | -4 | 14 | LLDWW |
| 10 |  OH Leuven | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 12 | WWDDW |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | -7 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 12 | St. Truiden | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 22:22 | 0 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 13 |  Antwerp | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 18:24 | -6 | 11 | DLWLL |
| 14 |  Zulte Waregem | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13:20 | -7 | 11 | LLLLL |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13:23 | -10 | 10 | LLDLL |
| 16 |  Cercle Brugge | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14:22 | -8 | 9 | WWLLL |
| 17 |  RAAL La Louvière | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13:24 | -11 | 7 | LLWLL |
| 18 |  Kortrijk | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4:23 | -19 | 4 | LLDLW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 11 | 30:7 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 27:9 | 28 |
| 3 | Gent | 11 | 20:6 | 28 |
| 4 | Charleroi | 11 | 26:13 | 27 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 11 | 14:12 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel United | 11 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 7 | Genk | 11 | 18:15 | 15 |
| 8 | Standard Liege | 11 | 18:16 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 26:30 | 14 |
| 10 | OH Leuven | 11 | 12:17 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 13:20 | 12 |
| 12 | St. Truiden | 11 | 22:22 | 11 |
| 13 | Antwerp | 11 | 18:24 | 11 |
| 14 | Zulte Waregem | 11 | 13:20 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge | 11 | 14:22 | 9 |
| 17 | RAAL La Louvière | 11 | 13:24 | 7 |
| 18 | Kortrijk | 11 | 4:23 | 4 |
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About the Gent vs KV Mechelen forecast
The forecasts for this Jupiler Pro League match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Gent and KV Mechelen in the Jupiler Pro League table
In the Jupiler Pro League table, Gent are 3rd and KV Mechelen 11th, 16 points apart. League goal record so far: Gent 20-6, KV Mechelen 13-20. The full standings are on the Jupiler Pro League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
KV Mechelen have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.