Gent vs Mechelen Prediction 6 April 2026

    ⭐️ Gent and Mechelen are gearing up for another clash that promises to be action-packed. Both teams are sitting near the top of the standings, occupying fourth and fifth places respectively. Gent have been in impressive form recently, securing victories in three of their last five matches. Mechelen have also been performing well, though they have been less consistent on the road. Read the prediction for this duel below.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams ended in a 3-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (with Gent as the home side):

    • possession: 46% vs 54%;
    • corners: 3 vs 5;
    • fouls: 9 vs 18;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.

    📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Gent and Mechelen:

    • 46 matches played;
    • home victories - 25, away wins - 9, draws - 12;
    • goals scored - 88 for the hosts, 52 for the visitors;
    • average total goals in the 1st half - 1.33, in the 2nd half - 1.72;
    • average total goals per match - 3.04.

    Head-to-head statistics Gent - Mechelen

    53%
    26 Wins
    27%
    13 Draws
    20%
    10 Wins
    Total games
    49
    Total Goals Avg
    2.96
    Both teams scored
    57%
    1.86
    Total average
    1.1
    1.37
    Yellow cards
    1.61
    Last matches
    09.08.26
    Premier Division
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    1.48
    0.44
    4
    1
    11
    11
    0
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    1.48
    0.44
    4
    1
    11
    11
    0
    1
    03.05.26
    Premier Division
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    0.4
    1.58
    7
    4
    10
    14
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0.4
    1.58
    7
    4
    10
    14
    2
    3
    06.04.26
    Premier Division
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    0.65
    0.85
    5
    10
    9
    7
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0.65
    0.85
    5
    10
    9
    7
    1
    0
    08.03.26
    Premier Division
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    1.58
    0.9
    3
    5
    9
    18
    2
    2
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1.58
    0.9
    3
    5
    9
    18
    2
    2
    16.08.25
    Premier Division
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    1.01
    1.61
    2
    11
    9
    9
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1.01
    1.61
    2
    11
    9
    9
    2
    1
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    KAA Gent Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place in the Premier League, with Dender playing at home against Gent. The match concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.

    Here's the match statistics (Gent vs Dender):

    • possession: 46% vs 54%;
    • corners: 3 vs 6;
    • fouls: 4 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 8 vs 4.

    Gent are in fine form, boasting three wins in their last five matches. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 2.1 goals per game over their last ten outings. On home turf, they traditionally excel, as evidenced by their head-to-head history-winning six out of seven encounters against Mechelen at home speaks volumes.

    Match Results: KAA Gent

    Last matches
    20.08.26
    UECL
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Hibernian
    Hibernian
    -
    -
    8
    2
    10
    6
    1
    5
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    2
    10
    6
    1
    5
    D
    16.08.26
    Premier Division
    Raal La Louviere
    Raal La Louviere
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    0.59
    1.74
    6
    3
    12
    5
    1
    0
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0.59
    1.74
    6
    3
    12
    5
    1
    0
    W
    13.08.26
    UECL
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Göteborg
    Göteborg
    -
    -
    7
    3
    9
    7
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    3
    9
    7
    1
    2
    D
    09.08.26
    Premier Division
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    1.48
    0.44
    4
    1
    11
    11
    0
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    1.48
    0.44
    4
    1
    11
    11
    0
    1
    W
    06.08.26
    UECL
    Göteborg
    Göteborg
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    -
    -
    2
    3
    10
    14
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    10
    14
    1
    2
    W
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    Mechelen Team Overview

    The visitors' last official match took place in the top-tier league, with Club Brugge hosting Mechelen. The game concluded with a 4-1 victory for the hosts.

    Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Mechelen vs Club Brugge):

    • possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 15;
    • fouls: 6 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 9.

    Mechelen currently sit fifth in the standings, vying for higher positions. The team has secured four wins and two draws in their last ten matches, highlighting their inconsistent form. On the road, they struggle to find the back of the net, scoring just one goal or fewer in most of their away games against Gent.

    Match Results: Mechelen

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premier Division
    Royal Charleroi
    Royal Charleroi
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    1.42
    0.26
    3
    2
    8
    15
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1.42
    0.26
    3
    2
    8
    15
    0
    0
    L
    16.08.26
    Premier Division
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    Standard Liege
    Standard Liege
    2.6
    1.77
    5
    2
    8
    17
    0
    3
    3
    3
    1
    2
    2
    1
    2.6
    1.77
    5
    2
    8
    17
    0
    3
    D
    09.08.26
    Premier Division
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    1.48
    0.44
    4
    1
    11
    11
    0
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    1.48
    0.44
    4
    1
    11
    11
    0
    1
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    Dunkerque
    Dunkerque
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    D
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Willem 2 Tilburg
    Willem 2 Tilburg
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    -
    -
    4
    9
    -
    -
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
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    -
    4
    9
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 46;
    • home team wins - 25, away team wins - 9, draws - 12.
    Trends
    • KAA Gent have won in 6 of last 7 home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    👉Prediction: KAA Gent Win(odds: 1.97)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.91, the guests - 1.13;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.04;
    • both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: KAA Gent vs Mechelen

    • average total in the tournament: 3.07 vs 2.53;
    • average total goals scored: 1.63 vs 1.3;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.63;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.97 vs 0.67;
    • KAA Gent: average total at home in the tournament -  1.8;
    • Mechelen: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.2).
    Trends
    • Mechelen have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against KAA Gent (Premier Division).
    👉Prediction: Mechelen Total goals Under (1,5)(odds: 1.44)

    Prediction on corners

    KAA Gent: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.7; at home field - 4.67;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 4.8.

    Mechelen: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.63, away - 4.87;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 3.4.
    Trends
    • KAA Gent have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    👉Prediction: Corners - KAA Gent Total Over (4,5)(odds: 1.45)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 46;
    • both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.
    Trends
    • KAA Gent have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes)(odds: 1.57)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (32/241, 13.3%);
    • KAA Gent at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:0 (2/15, 13.3%);
    • Mechelen away most often play: 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 3:1 (2/15, 13.3%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 11.54% (odds 6)
    2:1 - 9.74% (odds 7)
    1:0 - 8.93% (odds 7.5)

    👉Prediction: Correct Score (1:1)(odds: 6)

    ⭐ Editor's Prediction

    Considering the current form of both teams and their past encounters, along with head-to-head trends, Gent are expected to dominate on their home turf. They consistently secure victories at home against Mechelen and demonstrate stable scoring both at home and throughout the season. We anticipate a confident performance from the home side with a likely outcome of their victory.

    KAA Gent Win
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    Published: 04/04/2026, 08:51

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    Betting Tips: KAA Gent - Mechelen

    KAA Gent have won:
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin 6 of last 7 home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    KAA Gent Win
    Bovada
    -120
    KAA Gent have not lost:
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin 14 of last 15 home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin 11 of last 12 games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
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    KAA Gent will not lose
    Everygame
    -455
    KAA Gent have scored:
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin last 24 games against Mechelen.
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin last 23 games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin last 17 home games against Mechelen.
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin last 15 home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    KAA Gent will score goal
    Everygame
    -714
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin last 7 KAA Gent games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    kaa-gent-2yellow-red-kv-mechelenin last 5 KAA Gent home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
    kaa-gent-2in 14 of last 15 KAA Gent games (Premier Division).
    kaa-gent-2in 13 of last 14 KAA Gent home games (Premier Division).
    kaa-gent-2in 9 of last 10 KAA Gent games.
    yellow-red-kv-mechelenin 8 of last 9 Mechelen games (Premier Division).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -455
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    Gent - Mechelen Table position

    Champions' Play-offs
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Club Brugge
    Club Brugge
    1081132-957
    2.
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    Union Saint-Gilloise
    1062216-1053
    3.
    St. Truidense VV
    St. Truidense VV
    1042414-1143
    4.
    RSC Anderlecht
    RSC Anderlecht
    1032516-2333
    5.
    Mechelen
    Mechelen
    101369-2429
    6.
    KAA Gent
    KAA Gent
    100644-1429

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    1 - Lose
    Win - 1
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 6
    10 matches
    Scored - 7
    Conceded - 8
    -1
    -17
    10 - Scored
    27 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    1
    4
    Draws
    3
    1
    Loses
    6
    Goal difference
    7
    Scored
    10
    8
    Conceded
    27
    1.5
    Match goals average
    3.7
    0.7
    Goals scored per match on average
    1
    0.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    2.7
    3
    Both teams scored
    5
    137'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    90'
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