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

Result
2:3
13/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Jupiler Pro League - Round 25
  • Referee: Boterberg J. (Bel)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
belgiumBelgiumDAZN Pro League 1, Sporza, Sporza
japanJapanDAZN Japan

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.712.99
Ball possession
43%57%
Total shots
1312
Shots on target
67
Big chances
14
Corner kicks
24
Passes
80% (291/362)83% (407/493)
Yellow cards
23
Expected goals (xG)
1.712.99
xG on target (xGOT)
1.933.50
Total shots
1312
Shots on target
67
Shots off target
64
Blocked shots
11
Shots inside the box
1010
Shots outside the box
32
Hit the woodwork
11
Headed goals
10
Big chances
14
Corner kicks
24
Touches in opposition box
2332
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
30
Free kicks
1311
Passes
80% (291/362)83% (407/493)
Long passes
40% (16/40)51% (24/47)
Passes in final third
72% (72/100)65% (89/136)
Crosses
30% (6/20)18% (3/17)
Expected assists (xA)
1.360.80
Throw ins
1818
Fouls
1113
Tackles
54% (7/13)75% (9/12)
Duels won
4840
Clearances
2735
Interceptions
76
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
44
xGOT faced
3.501.93
Goals prevented
0.50-0.07

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 11', Hammar F. 🟨,
  • 20', 1 - 0, van Brederode M. ,
  • 26', 1 - 1, Bibout A. ,
  • 31', Ito J. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 2)
  • 49', 2 - 1, Mrabti K. , van Brederode M. (A),
  • 61', 2 - 2, Heynen B. ,
  • 62', Medina Y. , Steuckers J. ,
  • 62', Ito J. , Sor Y. ,
  • 67', Vanrafelghem K. , Antonio B. ,
  • 71', Heymans D. 🟨,
  • 74', Halhal R. 🟨,
  • 76', 2 - 3, Heymans D. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 80', Bibout A. , Mirisola R. ,
  • 80', Servais M. , Raman B. ,
  • 81', Mirisola R. 🟨,
  • 84', van Brederode M. , Kireev M. ,
  • 86', Vanderbiest F. 🟨,

Chances of winning


KV Mechelen
29.8%
Draw
27.7%
Genk
42.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
26.9% 26.1% 47.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

26% 25.2% 48.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • KV Mechelen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.9%)
  • Genk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for KV Mechelen than the current prediction. (-3.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Genk than the current prediction. (+6.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Genk could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • KV Mechelen - Genk Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.18
    (3.4)
    3.4
    (3.5)
    2.23
    (1.94)
    5.8%
    (9.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for KV Mechelen - Genk?
  • Users Predictions: 18 users predict this event. Mechelen will win (votes: 2 - 11.1%). Genk will win (votes: 11 - 61.1%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 27.8%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Genk: 38.6%83.6%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • DNB - Mechelen (2.40) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • AH 0 - Mechelen (2.39) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • DC - Genk (1.33) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Genk will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 5 high ROI users predict this event. Mechelen (votes: 2 - 40%). Genk (votes: 3 - 60%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Championship Group: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 1.
    • Recent performances by Mechelen have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Genk is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Genk will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Mechelen: De Wolf O. (Knee Injury) Lenaerts M. (Inactive) Salifou D. (Knock)
    • There are questionable in Genk: Adedeji-Sternberg N. (Muscle Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 3 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 20:39. (average 1:2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Mechelen won 2 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 12:11. (average 1.3:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between KV Mechelen - Genk were as follows:
    23.11.2025 Genk - KV Mechelen 0:1
    18.01.2025 KV Mechelen - Genk 1:2
    28.09.2024 Genk - KV Mechelen 2:1
    11.02.2024 KV Mechelen - Genk 1:1
    22.10.2023 Genk - KV Mechelen 4:0
    Latest results of KV Mechelen
    Latest results of Genk
    08.02.2026 Genk - Anderlecht 2:0
    01.02.2026 Dender EH - Genk 1:2
    29.01.2026 Genk - Malmö 2:1
    25.01.2026 Genk - Cercle Brugge 1:1
    22.01.2026 Utrecht - Genk 0:2
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    5KV Mechelen30129939:37245
    6Anderlecht301281043:39444
    7Genk301191046:47-142
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