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Gent vs KV Mechelen Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Belgium · Jupiler Pro LeagueSun, 9 Aug 2026

Gent

3rd in table · 25 pts

WWDLW

Sun, 9 Aug 202612:30

2 : 0

Full time

KV Mechelen

14th in table · 9 pts

DLWWW

Pre-match win probability

49.5%Gent26.1%Draw24.4%KV Mechelen

Our prediction

Over 1.5 · Gent

Gent vs KV Mechelen listed tip from the board.

Odds1.85
Confidence49.5%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Gent 49.5%
  • Draw 26.1%
  • KV Mechelen 24.4%

Season statistics

Jupiler Pro League · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

GentKV Mechelen
Goals scored (avg)
1.91.7
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
0.81.9
Wins
82
Played
99

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Gent6W 2D 1L in last 9
  • 25 OctGent4 – 0AnderlechtW
  • 22 OctSC Braga2 – 0GentL
  • 18 OctRochefort3 – 3GentD
  • 15 OctGent1 – 0AarhusW
  • 10 OctZulte Waregem0 – 2GentW
  • 18 SeptGent2 – 1Standard LiegeW
  • 13 SeptGenk1 – 1GentD
  • 6 SeptCercle Brugge0 – 3GentW
  • 3 SeptGent1 – 0OH LeuvenW
KV Mechelen3W 3D 4L in last 10
  • 31 OctKV Mechelen1 – 0GenkW
  • 18 OctKV Mechelen5 – 1AS EupenW
  • 11 OctKV Mechelen4 – 3St. TruidenW
  • 3 OctKV Mechelen2 – 3KarpatyL
  • 19 SeptLommel United0 – 0KV MechelenD
  • 11 SeptKV Mechelen0 – 1AnderlechtL
  • 5 SeptKV Mechelen0 – 4KVC WesterloL
  • 29 AugRAAL La Louvière2 – 2KV MechelenD
  • 22 AugCharleroi2 – 0KV MechelenL
  • 16 AugKV Mechelen3 – 3Standard LiegeD
H2H
Head to headGent 4W · 3D · KV Mechelen 2W · 3.3 goals a game
  • 3 MayKV Mechelen1 – 0Gent
  • 6 AprGent1 – 1KV Mechelen
  • 8 MarGent3 – 1KV Mechelen
  • 16 AugKV Mechelen1 – 1Gent
  • 7 FebKV Mechelen3 – 3Gent
  • 15 SeptGent2 – 0KV Mechelen
  • 4 MayKV Mechelen2 – 4Gent
  • 20 AprGent3 – 1KV Mechelen
  • 19 JanGent1 – 2KV Mechelen

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals22.6% · 1.052.2% · 11
1.5 goals18.5% · 1.286.8% · 3.5
2.5 goals12.5% · 1.912.5% · 1.9
3.5 goals7.3% · 3.2517.8% · 1.33

Both teams to score

Yes53.3%
No46.7%

Double chance

1X60.4%
X239.6%

Match result

Gent1.85
Draw3.5
KV Mechelen3.75

Both teams to score

Yes53.3% · 1.75
No46.7% · 2

1X

Chance60.4%
Odds1.25

X2

Chance39.6%
Odds1.91

Gent

Chance49.5%
Odds1.85

Draw

Chance26.1%
Odds3.5

KV Mechelen

Chance24.4%
Odds3.75

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Over 1.5 at 1.85

GentKV Mechelen
Recent form63%37%
Attack53%47%
Defence67%33%
Goals model53%47%
Head-to-head61%39%
Overall67%33%

Trends

Trend · Jupiler Pro League

Gent scored 1.9 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Jupiler Pro League

Gent conceded 0.8 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Jupiler Pro League

Failed to score in 1 of those 9.

Trend · Jupiler Pro League

Kept a clean sheet in 5 of those 9.

Gent vs KV Mechelen: prediction & preview

Belgium · Jupiler Pro League · Sun, 9 Aug 2026

Gent meet KV Mechelen in the Belgium, Jupiler Pro League on 9 August 2026 at 12:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 2–0.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Gent at 1.85. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 49.5% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.9, about 50% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.75.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Gent vs KV Mechelen FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Gent vs KV Mechelen match?

Kickoff is 12:30 on 9 August 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Gent vs KV Mechelen?

Gent is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.85. The margin-adjusted share is about 49.5%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.9 and under 2.5 is 1.9.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.75. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.