Gent vs KV Mechelen – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
06/04/2026 at 12:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Jupiler Pro League - Championship Group - Round 31
  • Referee: Boterberg J. (Bel)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
belgiumBelgiumDAZN Pro League 1, Sporza, Sporza

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.830.81
Ball possession
35%65%
Total shots
68
Shots on target
46
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
510
Passes
77% (244/317)86% (496/580)
Yellow cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
0.830.81
xG on target (xGOT)
0.921.45
Total shots
68
Shots on target
46
Shots off target
21
Blocked shots
01
Shots inside the box
55
Shots outside the box
13
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
510
Touches in opposition box
1824
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
10
Free kicks
79
Passes
77% (244/317)86% (496/580)
Long passes
47% (23/49)56% (28/50)
Passes in final third
63% (59/93)71% (87/123)
Crosses
38% (3/8)11% (3/28)
Expected assists (xA)
0.720.53
Throw ins
1431
Fouls
97
Tackles
63% (10/16)69% (11/16)
Duels won
3944
Clearances
3317
Interceptions
125
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
43
xGOT faced
1.450.92
Goals prevented
0.45-0.08

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 15', 1 - 0, Dean M. , Skoras M. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Salifou D. , Antonio B. ,
  • 67', Hong Hyun-Seok , Goore H. ,
  • 68', Raman B. , Boersma B. ,
  • 71', Kadri A. , Ito A. ,
  • 90', St. Jago T. , Kireev M. ,
  • 90', Kanga W. , Cisse I. ,
  • 90', Goore H. , Duverne J. ,
  • 90+5', 1 - 1, Antonio B. , Servais M. (A),
  • 90+6', Dean M. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Gent
60.6%
Draw
27.5%
KV Mechelen
11.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
44.6% 25.7% 29.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.8% 25.6% 29.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Gent has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+16%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Gent's performance.
  • KV Mechelen has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-17.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and KV Mechelen might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Gent than the current prediction. (-15.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Gent that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for KV Mechelen than the current prediction. (+17.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that KV Mechelen could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Gent - KV Mechelen Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.75
    (2.07)
    3.92
    (3.58)
    9.82
    (3.1)
    -7.1%
    (8.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Gent - KV Mechelen?
  • Users Predictions: 11 users predict this event. Gent will win (votes: 8 - 72.7%). Mechelen will win (votes: 2 - 18.2%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 9.1%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Gent: 46.4%99%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Gent (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -0.5 - Mechelen (1.91) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5, 1st Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1, 1st Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Gent (votes: 1 - 50%). Mechelen (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Gent won 3.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Gent could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Gent: Ayinde A. (Injury) Paskotsi M. (Muscle Injury)
    • There will not play in Mechelen: Golic L. (Muscle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Gent: Samoise M. (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Gent won 13 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 42:20. (average 2.1:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Gent won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 21:6. (average 2.1:0.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Gent - KV Mechelen were as follows:
    08.03.2026 Gent - KV Mechelen 3:1
    16.08.2025 KV Mechelen - Gent 1:1
    07.02.2025 KV Mechelen - Gent 3:3
    15.09.2024 Gent - KV Mechelen 2:0
    04.05.2024 KV Mechelen - Gent 2:4
    Latest results of Gent
    22.03.2026 Dender EH - Gent 1:3
    13.03.2026 Gent - Zulte Waregem 2:0
    08.03.2026 Gent - KV Mechelen 3:1
    01.03.2026 Genk - Gent 3:0
    20.02.2026 Gent - Cercle Brugge 0:1
    Latest results of KV Mechelen
    22.03.2026 Club Brugge - KV Mechelen 4:1
    15.03.2026 KV Mechelen - Anderlecht 1:0
    08.03.2026 Gent - KV Mechelen 3:1
    Belgian Jupiler Pro League Table
    Championship Group
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Royale Union SG11001:0136
    2Club Brugge KV11004:2235
    3St. Truiden10010:1-129
    4Gent10101:1024
    5KV Mechelen10101:1024
    6Anderlecht10012:4-222

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