Gent will try to bounce back from a heavy 3-0 defeat to Genk when they host Mechelen in the Jupiler Pro League. Given Mechelen's shaky defence, we predict a 2-1 home win. The hosts are still pushing for a place in the Championship Group and have been relatively solid at home, winning 50% of their matches and averaging 1.75 goals scored per game. Gent’s matches also tend to be entertaining, with an average of 3.1 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 50% of their fixtures. Their expected goals average of 1.66 at home shows they usually create plenty of chances. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
Mechelen head into the match in good spirits after a 2-1 win over Waregem, with Benito Raman pushing for a start after scoring the winner off the bench. The visitors average 1.5 goals per game overall and have collected 1.5 points per match recently. However, their defense allows 1.2 goals per match, which could be problematic against a motivated Gent side.
Gent are leading the H2H record and given their solid home form, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win. Additionally, Over 2.5 goals and BTTS bets seem appealing as both teams average high-scoring matches.
This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Gent vs Mechelen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gent 2 - 1 Mechelen
Gent vs Mechelen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -154 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Hassane Bande @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Hassane Bande @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Gent 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Gent +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Gent to Win @ -175 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Gent to Win/Gent to Win @ 240 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Gent - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferGent Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwwdlwll | 1.30 |
| Home | wwll | 1.50 |
| Away | llwdwl | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.66 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.74 | 1.73 | 1.75 |
Mechelen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlddwlww | 1.50 |
| Home | ddwlw | 1.60 |
| Away | wlldw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.62 | 1.76 | 1.48 |
Gent vs Mechelen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Gent (52%)
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