Mechelen vs Gent Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Mechelen vs Gent

Mechelen go head-to-head with Gent at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 3 May.

If you agree with our verdict that Mechelen can avoid defeat against Gent, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -147. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

Mechelen were defeated last time out, making it four losses on the bounce. Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne saw them turned over 4-1 at home to Sint-Truiden. Frederik Vanderbiest's team had 43% possession and totalled two shots on target, with Bouke Boersma being the goalscorer.

Gent were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-0 at home to Club Brugge at Planet Group Arena. The Buffaloes had three shots on goal and 45% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gent have not lost any of the past seven matches against Mechelen, with the last encounter seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Planet Group Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Gent wins, one Mechelen victory and four draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Gent	40	13	12	15	53	57	-4	53:57	29
6	Mechelen	40	13	12	15	48	61	-13	48:61	29

View Full Table

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 8.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. KVM have had 49.5% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.2 goals from 15.2 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal, while earning 6.1 corners.

The three top scorers are Bouke Boersma, Benito Raman and Myron van Brederode, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Leading assistor is Therence Koudou with 2.

Gent have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.0 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. Rik De Mil's side average 45.0% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 7.1 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 13.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Max Dean is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Wilfried Kanga on 3, with Abdelkahar Kadri and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Michal Skoras for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Nacho Miras (GK), Redouane Halhal, Tommy St. Jago, Jose Marsa, Bill Antonio, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Therence Koudou, Kerim Mrabti, Bouke Boersma, Myron van Brederode.

Gent confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Davy Roef (GK), Daiki Hashioka, Matties Volckaert, Siebe van der Heyden, Michal Skoras, Tibe De Vlieger, Abdelkahar Kadri, Leonardo Lopes, Tiago Araujo, Max Dean, Wilfried Kanga.

Mechelen vs Gent Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Mechelen vs Gent betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Mechelen +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Pro League game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -147.

Our team of experts monitor the current Pro League injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Mechelen vs Gent league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mechelen in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mechelen in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gent in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gent in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gent in 7 of their last 10 games.

The best betting apps make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Looking for more juice from your selection? By moving the line, you are able to get bigger betting odds although you will need to take a riskier bet.

Check our complete list of betting promo codes, free bet deals and the latest welcome bonuses before wagering.

Our Match Prediction

Mechelen Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (May 1, 13:58). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Mechelen 1 - 0 Gent

There could be merit in backing Mechelen to win 1-0. Odds of +750 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bouke Boersma to Score +220

Bouke Boersma (Mechelen) has found the net in his past two Pro League home matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +220 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Bouke Boersma Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+575

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Corners Prediction

Mechelen Under 5.5 Corners -154

In their past seven home games, Mechelen have had less than 5.5 corners. The Mechelen Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -154.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mechelen

Total

10.20 4.10 6.10

Home

9.80 4.30 5.50

Away

10.50 4.70 5.80

Gent

Total

11.10 4.00 7.10

Home

11.30 5.10 6.20

Away

10.80 3.00 7.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-125

Mechelen Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

Gent Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-105

X

+650

2

+105

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

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 available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Gent are +148 for a Pro League win, with Mechelen being +170. The draw is on offer at +245 if you expect the game to finish level.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Gent are -130 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Mechelen being priced up at -110 with the same money back guarantee.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -175.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Pro League matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+245

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+123

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-333

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-110

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+123

Favourite Benito Raman is +475 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Benito Raman (Mechelen)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Max Dean (Gent)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Wilfried Kanga (Gent)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Keano Vanrafelghem (Mechelen)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Bouke Boersma (Mechelen)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Hyllarion Goore (Gent)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Hassane Bandé (Mechelen)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Mathis Servais (Mechelen)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Bill Antonio (Mechelen)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Myron Van Brederode (Mechelen)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Abdelkahar Kadri (Gent)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Aimé Omgba (Gent)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Kerim Mrabti (Mechelen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Maksim Kireev (Mechelen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Bilal Bafdili (Mechelen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Atsuki Ito (Gent)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Hyun-seok Hong (Gent)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Michal Skóras (Gent)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Mory Konaté (Mechelen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Momodou Lamin Sonko (Gent)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Mathias Delorge (Gent)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Fredrik Hammar (Mechelen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Siebe Van der Heyden (Gent)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Dikeni Salifou (Mechelen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tibe De Vlieger (Gent)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Thérence Koudou (Mechelen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tommy St. Jago (Mechelen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Pro League matches only
Mechelen have suffered a three match losing run at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. Frederik Vanderbiest's team have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Gent have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The last Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne meeting saw Mechelen and Gent draw 1-1. The past 10 H2H matches at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne have seen five Gent triumphs, one Mechelen win and four draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mechelen Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	4	6	6	4
Gent Away Stats		3-4-3	2.70	1.40	1.30	6	4	6	4

• 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 ahead of the game by checking the Mechelen vs Gent team news before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups and injury news right here.

Mechelen Team Page Gent Team Page

Where to Bet on Football Games

Top Football Pages