Our KV Mechelen vs Union Saint Gilloise Prediction: 1-1
KV Mechelen vs Union Saint Gilloise in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This KV Mechelen vs Union Saint Gilloise 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 – Gent vs KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Belgium First Division A draw against Gent on April 6. In that match, KV Mechelen saw 65% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gent | 35% | 6 (4) | 0.83 | 33 |
KV Mechelen | 65% | 5 (4) | 0.81 | 55 |
Union Saint Gilloise's Last Match – Union Saint Gilloise vs Sint-Truidense
Union Saint Gilloise will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Belgium First Division A victory over Sint-Truidense on April 4. In that match, Union Saint Gilloise recorded 52% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Saint Gilloise | 52% | 7 (4) | 0.99 | 83 |
Sint-Truidense | 48% | 3 (0) | 0.51 | 27 |
KV Mechelen vs Union Saint Gilloise Stats
Key Stats
| KV Mechelen | Union Saint Gilloise | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KV Mechelen are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Union Saint Gilloise average 1.7 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
KV Mechelen 15-15
Union Saint Gilloise 17-6
What are the odds for this match?
KV Mechelen to win: @5
Draw: @3.5
Union Saint Gilloise to win: @1.65
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
KV Mechelen (3-4-3) : Nacho Miras, Tommy St. Jago, Redouane Halhal, Jose Marsa, Bill Antonio, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Therence Koudou, Kerim Mrabti, Benito Raman, Myron Van Brederode
Union Saint Gilloise (3-4-2-1) : Kjell Scherpen, Kevin Mac Allister, Christian Burgess, Ross Sykes, Anan Khalaili, Adem Zorgane, Rob Schoofs, Guilherme Smith, Kevin Rodriguez, Anouar Ait El Hadj, Mateo Biondic



Gent
KV Mechelen
Union Saint Gilloise
Sint-Truidense