KV Mechelen vs Gent Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our KV Mechelen vs Gent Prediction: 2-1

KV Mechelen vs Gent in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.

This KV Mechelen vs Gent 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 – Westerlo vs KV Mechelen

Determined to maintain their recent success, KV Mechelen must win following their 1-0 Belgium First Division A victory against Westerlo on August 9. In that match, KV Mechelen saw 52% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Westerlo	48%	9 (2)	2.19	64
KV Mechelen	52%	3 (5)	0.57	51

Gent's Last Match – Gent vs Union Saint Gilloise

Gent will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 Belgium First Division A defeat against Union Saint Gilloise on August 9. In that match, Gent controlled 48% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Gent	48%	14 (6)	1.52	42
Union Saint Gilloise	52%	14 (9)	3.43	39

KV Mechelen vs Gent Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

KV Mechelen are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Gent average 1.0 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

KV Mechelen to win: @1.95

Draw: @3.7

Gent to win: @3.5

KV Mechelen Fixtures

Gent Fixtures