Our KV Mechelen vs Genk Prediction: 1-1
KV Mechelen vs Genk in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 13, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This KV Mechelen vs Genk prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
KV Mechelen's Last Match – KV Mechelen vs Antwerp
KV Mechelen must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Belgium First Division A victory over Antwerp in their last outing. In that match, KV Mechelen had 33% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KV Mechelen | 33% | 5 (2) | 1.66 | 27 |
 Antwerp | 67% | 8 (6) | 1.03 | 70 |
Genk's Last Match – Genk vs Anderlecht
Genk will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Belgium First Division A victory over Anderlecht, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Genk saw 53% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Genk | 53% | 11 (8) | 1.06 | 68 |
 Anderlecht | 47% | 5 (1) | 0.55 | 47 |
KV Mechelen vs Genk Stats
Key Stats
| KV Mechelen | Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KV Mechelen are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Genk average 1.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
KV Mechelen 12-11
Genk 19-17
Lineups
KV Mechelen (3-4-3) : Nacho Miras, Tommy St. Jago, Redouane Halhal, Jose Marsa, Therence Koudou, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Keano Vanrafelghem, Bouke Boersma, Myron Van Brederode
Genk (3-4-3) : Tobias Lawal, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Kayembe, Zakaria El-Ouadi, Daan Heymans, Bryan Heynen, Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz, Konstantinos Karetsas, Aaron Bibout, Junya Ito
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