Mechelen vs Gent - Pro League
Fixture Preview - 16 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Mechelen prepares to host Gent at the AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne on Saturday, both teams will be looking to build momentum in the Pro League. Mechelen's recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches. In contrast, Gent has found some rhythm, securing two wins, a draw, and two losses in the same period. Historical encounters between the two sides suggest a competitive matchup, with Gent edging the head-to-head record slightly, winning four of the last ten meetings. One concrete angle to consider is the trend of both teams scoring in their recent fixtures, as evidenced by the seven out of ten matches in their head-to-head history that ended with both teams finding the net. With odds of 1.57 for BTTS (Both Teams to Score), this could be a promising bet, especially given both teams' attacking capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities. As they face off, expect an engaging contest that could see both sides contributing to the scoreline.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Sint-Truiden | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Anderlecht | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 |  Club Brugge | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |  Mechelen | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 |  Standard Liège | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 |  Antwerp | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 |  Genk | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 |  Cercle Brugge | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 10 |  Gent | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 11 |  Zulte-Waregem | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 12 |  Sporting Charleroi | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  La Louvière | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Mechelen | 1–1 | Gent | Pro League |
| February 7, 2025 | Mechelen | 3–3 | Gent | Pro League |
| September 15, 2024 | Gent | 2–0 | Mechelen | Pro League |
| May 4, 2024 | Mechelen | 2–4 | Gent | Pro League |
| April 20, 2024 | Gent | 3–1 | Mechelen | Pro League |
| January 19, 2024 | Gent | 1–2 | Mechelen | Pro League |
| August 6, 2023 | Mechelen | 0–1 | Gent | Pro League |
| April 16, 2023 | Mechelen | 1–1 | Gent | Pro League |
| October 16, 2022 | Gent | 3–0 | Mechelen | Pro League |
| May 10, 2022 | Mechelen | 1–2 | Gent | Pro League |