Based on last 50 matches in "Belgium. Jupiler Pro League", up to 05/02/2021
To build a prediction for the Gent - KV Mechelen match, scheduled for 2 May 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Gent have played 50 matches, in which they won 23 of them, drew 10 times and lost 17 matches. KV Mechelen, having played 50 matches, won 19 times, drew 12 matches and lost 19 defeats. In the league, Gent average 1.7 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. KV Mechelen average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 18 February 2021 at KV Mechelen's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Gent does not concede in 6 out of 12 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.1
In 5 last matches, KV Mechelen scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.9
In 12 out of last 14 away matches, KV Mechelen scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.9
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving KV Mechelen, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.605
In 12 out of 15 last matches where KV Mechelen played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.605
In 6 out of 7 last matches, KV Mechelen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.6
In 5 last matches, Gent scores against KV Mechelen in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.6
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Gent and KV Mechelen at Gent's home, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.59
Gent concedes under 2 goals in 15 out of 19 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.46
Gent concedes under 2 goals in 8 out of last 10 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.46
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Нурио Фортуна. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Йоахим Ван Дамме, and are also missing several rotation players. One more KV Mechelen player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Натан Вербомен (Belgium). Over the last 83 matches, he has shown 364 yellow cards (averaging 4.4 per match) and 23 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 22% of matches (18 out of 83).