Gent vs KV Mechelen — Prediction & Betting Tips

Gent take on KV Mechelen in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.

In their last 15 meetings, Gent have won 7, drawn 4 and lost 2 against KV Mechelen. These fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.

Defensively, Gent kept 3 clean sheets and KV Mechelen kept 1 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.