👉 What is the recommended bet for Mechelen vs Gent?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Mechelen vs Gent on 16 August 2025 is: Mechelen to win.

👉 Where will Mechelen vs Gent be played?

The match between Mechelen and Gent on 16 August 2025 will be played in Mechelen, at the AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

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Mechelen vs Gent Prediction – Jupiler Pro League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Mechelen vs Gent in the Jupiler League, alongside match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performance and key statistics from their last matches, to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Mechelen vs Gent.

Mechelen

16 August 2025 – 16::15
1E Klass
2025/2026
Normal Time – Round 4

Gent

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Mechelen vs Gent

The best prediction for Mechelen vs Gent in the Jupiler League is a victory for Mechelen. Mechelen has demonstrated consistent and solid football, particularly at their home ground, where the support of their fans serves to pressurise the opposition. In contrast, Gent has struggled to find stability and has had difficulty enforcing their style of play against organised teams. Given Mechelen’s increased confidence and consistency, betting on the home victory appears to be a prudent choice for what promises to be a fiercely contested match.

The best prediction for Mechelen vs Gent

Mechelen to win

Match preview: Mechelen vs Gent

Mechelen and Gent will meet at Kazerne’s Steadion Achter, in the 4th round of the 1e Klasse. Historically, direct encounters have favoured the visiting team, which has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 matches against Mechelen. The last meeting at this venue, on 07-Feb-2025, ended in a 3-3 draw. Goals came from Benito Raman (14′ and 46′) and Geoffry Hairemans (54′) for Mechelen and from Dante Vanzeir (28′), Hugo Gambor (90′), and Andri Lucas Guojohnsen (84′) for Gent. In this match, the home advantage could play a significant role, given Gent’s markedly different results when playing at home compared to away.

Team analysis: Mechelen

Following 2 wins and 1 draw, the home team currently sits in 5th place, having amassed 4 points. In their last match, they secured a 0-1 victory away against Westerlo, and prior to that, they won at home against Club Brugge (2-1). This is a team that generally performs well even outside their home ground, boasting a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 away matches; conversely, they have recorded 4 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses at home. Mechelen has claimed 3 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 2 losses in their last 10 home games across all competitions. Despite not being especially defensively solid, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, their attacking prowess is consistent, having scored in 9 of those 10 games. At home, there is a tendency towards high-scoring encounters, with 19 of their last 21 matches ending with over 1.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal in 4 occasions and failed to turn the scoreline around.

No one has been able to halt Mechelen’s current momentum, as they aim to establish themselves among the top teams in the Jupiler Pro League. While we are still early in the season, the team has already demonstrated solid performances, which provide a strong foundation for continued improvement. With an unbeaten run of three games, they arrive at this fixture relying solely on their own capabilities to seek victory at home against Gent, alongside their loyal supporters.

Team analysis: Gent

The away team currently occupies 8th place, with 3 points, following 1 win and 2 losses. In their penultimate match, they achieved a home victory against La Louvière (1-0). In their most recent match, they lost at home to Union Saint-Gilloise (2-3). Interestingly, this team has had more favourable results when playing away, with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 away games, scoring a total of 12 goals and conceding 24. At home, they have managed only 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, with 13 goals scored and 32 conceded. Over their last 10 matches in all competitions, Gent has won 4, drawn 1, and lost 5. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point either; they have conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, although their attack has netted in 7 of those games. In 15 games, they have never managed to turn the result around in the 10 matches where they conceded first. Noteworthy is that they scored 6 of their 15 goals in the final minutes (76’–90′).

Gent has struggled to maintain consistency in the Jupiler League. They have found it challenging to assert themselves, and their recent defeat underscores the issues they face on the pitch. Having already accumulated two defeats this season, it is imperative to rectify their shortcomings to avoid a loss to the packed Mechelen side at all costs.