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
| KV Mechelen | Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
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.
KV Mechelen 19-13
Gent 10-24
What are the odds for this match?
KV Mechelen to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.7
Gent to win: @3.5