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Gent vs KV Mechelen: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 8 March, 2026 10:00
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Prediction League
11
Played
6
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.9
(21 total)
xG
1.30
(14.6 total)
Shots per Match
14.8
(163 total)
Shots on Target
4.2
(28% acc)
Corners
4.9
(54 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(36%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.8
(119 total)
Offsides
1.7
(19 total)
11
Played
3
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(15 total)
xG
1.30
(14.5 total)
Shots per Match
10.9
(120 total)
Shots on Target
4.8
(44% acc)
Corners
4.4
(48 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
10.7
(118 total)
Offsides
1.7
(19 total)
22
Played
9
Wins
5
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(36 total)
xG
1.30
(29.1 total)
Shots per Match
12.9
(283 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(35% acc)
Corners
4.6
(102 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(27%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
10.8
(237 total)
Offsides
1.7
(38 total)
11
Played
3
Wins
6
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(12 total)
xG
1.30
(14.3 total)
Shots per Match
10.6
(117 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(32% acc)
Corners
4.9
(54 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(112 total)
Offsides
1.6
(18 total)
11
Played
5
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(14 total)
xG
1.00
(11.5 total)
Shots per Match
9.8
(108 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(39% acc)
Corners
4.8
(53 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(27%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.7
(107 total)
Offsides
1.2
(13 total)
22
Played
8
Wins
8
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(26 total)
xG
1.20
(25.8 total)
Shots per Match
10.2
(225 total)
Shots on Target
3.6
(36% acc)
Corners
4.9
(107 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10
(219 total)
Offsides
1.4
(31 total)
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In this exciting Belgian Pro League 2025-2026 matchup, Gent will take on KV Mechelen as part of the 2025-2026 season in Belgian Pro League. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-03-08 at 2026-03-08 in the famous Planet Group Arena.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Gent, and the visiting side, KV Mechelen. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-03-08
Time: 15:00
Location: Planet Group Arena
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Gent vs KV Mechelen Football 8 Mar, 2026 10:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Clinical Finishers
Both teams convert chances efficiently (80%+ conversion) — expect goals from limited opportunities
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
+2 more advanced patterns are hidden
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Gent vs KV Mechelen, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Gent(3 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Gent efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Belgian Pro League matches
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Gent score 1.67 goals/match at home (+31% above league average)
- Efficient ScoringRecent15/1979%Gent efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 15 of their last 19 Belgian Pro League matches
KV Mechelen(1 trends)
- Efficient ScoringRecent16/1984%KV Mechelen efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 16 of their last 19 Belgian Pro League matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H2/366.7%Both teams scored in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Gent(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Gent score 1.67 goals/match at home (+31% above league average)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Combined 1.7 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
KV Mechelen(2 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%KV Mechelen are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent17/1989%KV Mechelen are undefeated at half time in 17 of their last 19 Belgian Pro League matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Gent(4 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Gent score 1.67 goals/match at home (+31% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Gent scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Gent score in second half in their last 3 3 matches
- Scored 1+Recent15/1979%Gent scored 1+ goals in 15 of their last 19 Belgian Pro League matches
KV Mechelen(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent16/1984%KV Mechelen scored 1+ goals in 16 of their last 19 Belgian Pro League matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Gent(1 trends) — avg 1.7 (-14% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague19/1980%Gent average 1.8 cards/match in all matches (-10% below league avg 2.0)
KV Mechelen(1 trends) — avg 2 (+1% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague19/1990%KV Mechelen average 2.4 cards/match in all matches (+19% above league avg 2.0) — rank #3 in league
Gent disciplined play balances KV Mechelen aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
KV Mechelen(1 trends) — avg 5.3 (+10% above league)
- Many CornersLeague10/1075%KV Mechelen average 5.3 corners/match in away matches (+10% above league avg 4.8)
Moderate corner environment -
🎯 Betting Analysis
Gent vs KV Mechelen
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: Gent is stronger in the first half (11 vs 6).
🔄 Second Half: Gent is stronger in the second half (14 vs 10).
⚡ Final Stage: Gent is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 7).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: Gent is stronger in the second half (14 vs 10).
⚡ Final Stage: Gent is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 7).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Gent
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.17
✈️ KV Mechelen
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0
Pressure
0.12
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Gent - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
✈️ KV Mechelen - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Gent - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
12
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
12
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
✈️ KV Mechelen - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
2
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: Gent is stronger in the first half (11 vs 6)
- First Half Result: Consider Gent to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Gent shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 10 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Gent winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Gent excels in the closing minutes (12 vs 7 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Gent scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Gent has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Gent handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.255
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.05
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.023 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Gent):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (KV Mechelen):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and home team victory.
Gent vs KV Mechelen Head-to-head statistics for Sun 8 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00 Belgian Pro League
Gent
VS
KV Mechelen
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
1
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (3)
1 (3)
xG
1.50
1.00
Shots
18 (54)
9 (27)
Shots on Target
6.3 (19)
2.3 (7)
Corners
7 (21)
4.3 (13)
Defense
Conceded
1 (3)
1 (3)
xGa
1.00
1.50
Clean Sheets
1 (33%)
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (6)
2.3 (7)
Fouls
9 (27)
12.3 (37)
Offsides
0 (0)
1.3 (4)
Last 6 Matches
Gent
VS
KV Mechelen
3/6 (50%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.67
PPG
1.33
2.00
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
50%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.34
Avg xG
1.16
Gent vs KV Mechelen: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Gent and away matches for KV Mechelen
Number of goals
Gent
Under
Over
KV Mechelen
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Gent
KV Mechelen
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
1X2
Gent
KV Mechelen
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Gent
KV Mechelen
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Gent
KV Mechelen
0-1
10%
1
50%
5
2-3
60%
6
30%
3
4+
30%
3
20%
2
Total Corners
Gent
Under
Over
KV Mechelen
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Gent
KV Mechelen
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Gent
KV Mechelen
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Gent
KV Mechelen
xG
1.26
1.09
xGa
1.66
1.29
Number of goals
Gent
Under
Over
KV Mechelen
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Gent
KV Mechelen
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
Gent
KV Mechelen
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
50%
5
40%
4
Double Chance
Gent
KV Mechelen
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
50%
5
60%
6
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
Gent
KV Mechelen
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
40%
4
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Gent
KV Mechelen
Yes
50%
5
60%
6
No
50%
5
40%
4
Number of goals
Gent
Under
Over
KV Mechelen
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Gent
KV Mechelen
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Gent
KV Mechelen
1
30%
3
10%
1
X
30%
3
50%
5
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Gent
KV Mechelen
12
70%
7
50%
5
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
70%
7
90%
9
Total Goals
Gent
KV Mechelen
0-1
50%
5
80%
8
2-3
50%
5
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Gent
KV Mechelen
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
1.90
xG
1.24
56%
Ball Possession
44%
15
Total Shots
11
5
Shots on Goal
4
10
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
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