Mechelen vs Gent Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Pro League Betting Preview: Mechelen vs Gent

Mechelen host Gent in this Belgian Pro League match at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Mechelen record a victory and they are priced at -110 to beat Gent. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

Mechelen have triumphed in back-to-back Pro League games. The latest of these was on the road where Westerlo were beaten 1-0 at Het Kuipje. Frederik Vanderbiest's team had most of the ball enjoying 61% possession and three shots on target, with a late goal from Benito Raman making all the difference.

Gent were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 3-2 at home to Union Saint-Gilloise at Planet Group Arena. The Buffaloes enjoyed 48% possession and seven shots on goal, while Hyllarion Goore and Maksim Paskotsi found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gent are unbeaten when it comes to the past four games against Mechelen, with the last clash ending in a 3-3 draw at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The past 10 H2H games have featured seven triumphs for Gent, one for Mechelen along with two draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Gent	26	10	6	10	41	38	3	41:38	36
6	Mechelen	25	9	9	7	32	29	3	32:29	36

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3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. KVM have had 50.3% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 10.8 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while earning 5.0 corners.

Lion Lauberbach is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Rob Schoofs and Nikola Storm each have 2. Bilal Bafdili and Kerim Mrabti are the top assists makers with 2.

Gent have 1 victory and 9 defeats, with an average of 3.3 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 0.7 goals. The Buffaloes average 47.3% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 3.1 goals have been conceded from 12.0 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.

Hyllarion Goore has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Wilfried Kanga and Dante Vanzeir are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Ortwin De Wolf (GK), Therence Koudou, Redouane Halhal, José Marsà, Patrick Pflucke, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Tommy St. Jago, Bilal Bafdili, Lion Lauberbach, Benito Raman.

Gent confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Davy Roef (GK), Maksim Paskotši, Omri Gandelman, Siebe Van Der Heyden, Matisse Samoise, Mathias Delorge, Leonardo da Silva Lopes, Atsuki Ito, Tiago Araújo, Wilfried Kanga, Hyllarion Goore.

Mechelen vs Gent Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Mechelen vs Gent betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Mechelen will have the edge in this Pro League clash, then you can back the home team at -110. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Pro League team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Mechelen vs Gent league stats:

• Mechelen have won 2 consecutive games.
• Gent have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Gent have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
• Gent have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Mechelen To Win @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Mechelen 2 - 1 Gent

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Mechelen to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +800, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Mechelen Over 5.5 Corners -120

Mechelen have had a corner average of 7.80 in the past five home games. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Mechelen Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -120 available.

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 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Mechelen Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Gent Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

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Mechelen vs Gent Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 48% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Mechelen being priced at +110 to come away with a victory in this Pro League encounter. Gent are the outsiders at +230 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

If you think Mechelen can overcome Gent, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -125 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+250

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+162.5

X

+137.5

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-350

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-188

2

+137.5

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Mechelen haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The Kakkers have collected five draws, three wins and two defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Gent have been beaten in four consecutive away games. Ivan Leko's side have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

The last Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne meeting saw Mechelen and Gent draw 3-3. The previous 9 H2H meetings at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne have featured five Gent wins, three draws and one Mechelen victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mechelen Home Stats		3-5-2	3.30	1.80	1.50	6	4	9	1
Gent Away Stats		2-3-5	3.00	0.80	2.20	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Mechelen vs Gent Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Mechelen vs Gent team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups and the latest on injuries.

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