Mechelen vs Gent Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Feb 2025

Tight Game Looks Likely

We think Mechelen and Gent are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -100.

7 Gent Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Mechelen have been beaten in their last four games. On the road at King Power at Den Dreef, OH Leuven recently beat them 1-0. The Kakkers dominated possession with 71% of the ball and recorded eight shots on target.

Gent claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 win occurred against Anderlecht at Planet Group Arena. Danijel Milicevic's side recorded three shots on goal and had 46% possession, with an early first half strike from Atsuki Ito proving the difference.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gent have enjoyed three successive victories against Mechelen. In the last clash, Gent secured a 2-0 win when hosting at Planet Group Arena. The previous 10 H2H games have included seven wins for Gent, two triumphs for Mechelen and a single draw.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Mechelen	6	3	2	1	9	7	2	9:7	11
13	Gent	5	1	2	2	6	8	-2	6:8	5

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. KVM have had 57.1% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 8.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Benito Raman has found the net 5 times, with Rob Schoofs, Bas van den Eynden, Ahmed Touba and Patrick Pflucke scoring 1 each. Geoffry Hairemans has recorded the most assists with 2.

Gent have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 9.1 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.8% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Atsuki Ito, Momodou Sonko and Max Dean score 2 goals each. Omri Gandelman has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Ortwin de Wolf (GK), Stephen Welsh, Toon Raemaekers, Jose Marsa, Bill Antonio, Rafik Belghali, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Geoffry Hairemans, Nikola Storm, Benito Raman.

Gent confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Davy Roef (GK), Stefan Mitrovic, Hugo Gambor, Jordan Torunarigha, Matisse Samoise, Sven Kums, Atsuki Ito, Mathias Delorge, Archie Brown, Momodou Sonko, Dante Vanzeir.

Mechelen vs Gent Prediction & Betting Tips

We don’t think there will be too many goals in this Pro League encounter. The price of -100 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Mechelen vs Gent league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Mechelen games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Gent games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Gent games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Gent games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There’s the chance to bet on the Result & Total Goals market if you’re looking for larger odds. With this wager, you are able to combine Under 2.5 with the team you think will win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mechelen 1 - 0 Gent

Mechelen are available at +700 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Corners Prediction

Mechelen Under 5.5 Corners -150

Mechelen have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight home games, with Gent conceding under 5.5 corners in the past three away matches. On this evidence, we can take odds of -150 that this Mechelen Team Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mechelen

Total

10.60 5.60 5.00

Home

8.50 6.30 2.20

Away

11.30 4.70 6.60

Gent

Total

9.30 3.90 5.40

Home

9.80 4.70 5.10

Away

9.70 3.90 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+105

Mechelen Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Gent Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-143

X

+575

2

+140

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Mechelen vs Gent Odds

You can get First Division A betting odds of +123 for a Mechelen win and the bookies have Gent available at +220. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +225.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

Many customers enjoy placing a Pro League Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+225

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+117

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-313

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+106

Mechelen vs Gent Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Mechelen vs Gent team news.

We’ve got details of the Pro League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Mechelen Team Page Gent Team Page