Our Gent vs KV Mechelen Prediction: 2-1
Gent vs KV Mechelen in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Gent vs KV Mechelen 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
Gent's Last Match – FCV Dender EH vs Gent
Gent will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 Belgium First Division A victory over FCV Dender EH on March 22. In that match, Gent had 46% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FCV Dender EH | 54% | 10 (4) | 0.7 | 48 |
 Gent | 46% | 11 (8) | 2.2 | 65 |
KV Mechelen's Last Match – Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Belgium First Division A defeat against Club Brugge on March 22. In that match, KV Mechelen recorded 40% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Club Brugge | 60% | 19 (9) | 2.62 | 54 |
 KV Mechelen | 40% | 3 (1) | 0.54 | 32 |
Gent vs KV Mechelen Stats
Key Stats
| Gent | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gent are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while KV Mechelen average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Gent 21-14
KV Mechelen 14-15
What are the odds for this match?
Gent to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.5
KV Mechelen to win: @3.6
Lineups
Gent (3-4-1-2) : Davy Roef, Daiki Hashioka, Matties Volckaert, Siebe Van Der Heyden, Michal Skoras, Leonardo Lopes, Abdelkahar Kadri, Tiago Filipe Alves Araujo, Hong Hyeon-seok, Max Dean, Wilfried Kanga
KV Mechelen (3-4-3) : Nacho Miras, Redouane Halhal, Tommy St. Jago, Jose Marsa, Therence Koudou, Fredrik Hammar, Dikeni Salifou, Mathis Servais, Benito Raman, Kerim Mrabti, Myron Van Brederode