Genk vs Mechelen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Nov 2025
Pro League Betting Preview: Genk vs Mechelen
Genk welcome Mechelen to Cegeka Arena, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 23 November.
We’re siding with Mechelen on the Asian Handicap +1 at -114, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Genk. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.
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Genk faced Gent away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at Planet Group Arena. Thorsten Fink's side had two shots on target and enjoyed 60% possession, while Hyun-Gyu Oh scored the goal.
Mechelen played Union Saint-Gilloise at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The Kakkers recorded 45% possession and had one shot on goal, while Myron van Brederode found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Genk have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Mechelen. Travelling to Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, a 2-1 win was achieved following a 2-1 home victory at Cegeka Arena. We’ve seen six of 10 H2H games go the way of Genk, with four draws also taking place.
| Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mechelen |
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 25:22 | 31 |
| 9 | Genk |
20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 27:31 | 25 |
Genk have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. The Smurfs have averaged 63.1% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Hyun-Gyu Oh leads the way with 4 goals, Junya Ito has 2, with Daan Heymans and two others on 1. Jarne Steuckers has made the most assists with 3.
KVM have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 11.9 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Frederik Vanderbiest's team average 51.2% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 7.0 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts.
Lion Lauberbach has scored 4 goals, followed by Myron van Brederode on 3 and Therence Koudou with 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Bill Antonio, Lion Lauberbach and Jose Marsa who have all made 1.
Confirmed Lineups
Genk confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Hendrik van Crombrugge (GK), Josue Kongolo, Matte Smets, Mujaid Sadick, Yaimar Medina, Jarne Steuckers, Bryan Heynen, Daan Heymans, Patrik Hrosovsky, Collins Sor, Hyun-Gyu Oh.
Mechelen confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Nacho Miras (GK), Mory Konate, Tommy St. Jago, Ian Struyf, Therence Koudou, Mathis Servais, Myron van Brederode, Fredrik Hammar, Jose Marsa, Lion Lauberbach, Benito Raman.
Genk vs Mechelen Prediction & Betting Tips
Take in the full Genk vs Mechelen betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice, player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
Mechelen look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at -114. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this Pro League match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Pro League experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Genk vs Mechelen league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +700 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Daan Heymans (Genk) is available at -133 to finish with at least one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
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Myron Van Brederode (Mechelen) has registered two goals in his past four Pro League games away from home. It’s worth a gamble on the +400 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Mechelen have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in three straight away games, while Genk have let the opposition have an average of 3.20 corners in their last 10 home matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Mechelen Team Corners line and this is available at -110.
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Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a same-game multi and our picks are Mechelen to cover the +1 Asian Handicap, BTTS Yes and also Daan Heymans (Genk) to record at minimum of one shot on target.
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Genk vs Mechelen Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Genk are forecasted to have a 65% chance of triumphing in this Pro League encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -185. At +410, Mechelen are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +160. Alternatively, Genk can be backed at +102 and Mechelen are on offer at +360.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -175.
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Favourite Hyeon-gyu Oh is available at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Genk have gone unbeaten at Cegeka Arena in the last three games. Thorsten Fink's side have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Mechelen have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
When the sides last met at Cegeka Arena, Genk beat Mechelen 2-1. Genk have won all of the past 6 H2H meetings at Cegeka Arena.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Genk Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
Mechelen Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.90 | 1.60 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
- Pro League: 18/01 2025 Mechelen 1 Genk 2
- Pro League: 28/09 2024 Genk 2 Mechelen 1
- Pro League: 11/02 2024 Mechelen 1 Genk 1
- Pro League: 22/10 2023 Genk 4 Mechelen 0
- Pro League: 17/02 2023 Mechelen 2 Genk 2
- Pro League: 28/10 2022 Genk 3 Mechelen 1
- Pro League: 21/05 2022 Mechelen 0 Genk 0
- Pro League: 29/04 2022 Genk 4 Mechelen 2
- Pro League: 16/02 2022 Genk 4 Mechelen 1
- Pro League: 05/12 2021 Mechelen 1 Genk 1
Genk League Stats
Mechelen League Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 63.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 63.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Genk this season are Hyun-Gyu Oh (5), Zakaria El Ouahdi (4), Junya Ito (2)
- Top Assistors for Genk this season are Jarne Steuckers (5), Konstantinos Karetsas (3), Hyun-Gyu Oh (2)
Genk vs Mechelen Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Genk vs Mechelen, check the team news first. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups and the latest on injuries.
Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1
Mechelen Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Genk Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1
Mechelen Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Genk Substitutes
- 20K. Karetsas
- 21I. Sory Bangoura
- 24Nikolas Sattlberger
- 26Tobias Lawal
- 28L. Kiaba Brughmans
- 29Robin Mirisola
- 30Ayumu Yokoyama
- 32N. Adedeji-Sternberg
- 34Adrian Palacios
- 99Jusef Erabi
Mechelen Substitutes
- 4Gora Diouf
- 11Bilal Bafdili
- 12Hassane Bande
- 15Tijn Van Ingelgom
- 19Kerim Mrabti
- 22Lovro Golic
- 29Dikeni Salifou
- 38Bill Antonio
- 39Massimo Decoene
Previous Genk Lineups
Previous Mechelen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Genk Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thorsten Fink
Mechelen Player Stats & Squad
Pro League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union S-G | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 36:12 | 42 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 36:22 | 41 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 30:23 | 39 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28:22 | 35 |
| 5 | Mechelen | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 25:22 | 31 |
| 6 | Standard Liège | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 18:23 | 27 |
| 7 | Royal Antwerp | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 24:21 | 27 |
| 8 | Gent | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 28:29 | 26 |
| 9 | Genk | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27:31 | 25 |
| 10 | Westerlo | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 28:30 | 24 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 23:26 | 24 |
| 12 | Zulte Waregem | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 26:29 | 23 |
| 13 | OH Leuven | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19:29 | 20 |
| 14 | La Louvière | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 15:21 | 20 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 25:30 | 17 |
| 16 | Dender | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16:34 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union S-G | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 22:2 | 25 |
| 2 | Anderlecht | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18:10 | 23 |
| 3 | Club Brugge | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Sint-Truiden | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Royal Antwerp | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19:13 | 18 |
| 6 | Gent | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 17 |
| 7 | Westerlo | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:7 | 17 |
| 8 | Charleroi | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 9 | Mechelen | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11:11 | 14 |
| 10 | La Louvière | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5:6 | 13 |
| 11 | Zulte Waregem | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 12 | Genk | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 13 | Standard Liège | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10:12 | 12 |
| 14 | OH Leuven | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:13 | 9 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17:22 | 7 |
| 16 | Dender | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6:17 | 4 |
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