Based on last 50 matches in "Belgium. Jupiler Pro League", up to 08/15/2021
To build a prediction for the Gent - KV Mechelen match, scheduled for 15 August 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Gent have played 50 matches, in which they won 22 of them, drew 10 times and lost 18 matches. KV Mechelen, having played 50 matches, won 20 times, drew 12 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Gent average 1.7 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. KV Mechelen average 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded. These sides last met on 21 May 2021 at KV Mechelen's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
KV Mechelen scores over 2 goals in 5 out of 11 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)6.6
In 6 out of 9 last matches where Gent played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.38
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Gent won the first half.
1st Half - W12.3
In 11 out of 14 last matches, KV Mechelen scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.92
In 14 out of last 18 away matches, KV Mechelen scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.92
In 9 out of 12 last matches, Gent scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.58
In 15 out of 17 last matches involving KV Mechelen, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.55
In 15 out of 19 last matches where KV Mechelen played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.55
Gent scores over 1 goal in 5 home matches straight.
IT1O (1.5)1.54
In 12 out of 13 last matches involving KV Mechelen, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.5
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the first team. 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 90 matches, he has shown 392 yellow cards (averaging 4.4 per match) and 24 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (18 out of 90).