Mechelen vs Gent prediction and betting tips on February 7, 2025
Game Prediction
A match between Mechelen and Gent will take place on February 7, 2025, in the 25th round of the Belgian Jupiler League. Gent, a contender for a top-6 finish, will travel to play against Mechelen, a team lower in the standings.
Our Prediction for Mechelen vs Gent
Last season, Mechelen earned 45 points, just two fewer than Cercle Brugge and Genk, who made it into the top-6. However, they couldn't compete for a Conference League spot during the second phase, as the "Buffaloes" dominated there, and in the first phase, they were two points behind. Nevertheless, after defeating Genk in the playoffs, Mechelen secured a place in European competitions.
In the Conference League, the Belgians advanced through three qualifying rounds, defeating Vikingur Gota, Silkeborg, and Partizan. After three victories in the autumn, they reached the playoffs and will face Real Betis this month. On the domestic front, they’ve had decent results, although they lost to Union before the New Year and were knocked out of the cup by them. January has been a month full of draws, though they did unexpectedly beat Anderlecht, albeit narrowly.
Gent, under Hasi’s management, has had more defeats than wins, especially lately. After October, they only managed to beat Beerschot, and in January, they lost to all their opponents, including modest Leuven in the last round.
For the hosts, despite their lower overall results, they maintain a decent goal ratio: 1.54 goals scored per match and 1.42 goals conceded. Gent plays a much less exciting brand of football, scoring an average of 1.33 goals per match and conceding 1.04.
Key Statistics and Trends for Mechelen vs Gent
- Mechelen has lost four matches in a row.
- 58% of Mechelen’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.96.
- Gent has not won in their last four matches.
- 42% of Gent’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.38.
Possible Starting Lineups
Mechelen (Possible lineup): Kikkenborg – Simic, Adrielson, Dendoncker – Ndiay, Verscharen, Rits, Sardella – Huerta, Azar, Goto
Gent (Possible lineup): Ruf – Torunarigha, Watanabe, Mitrovic – Sonko, Delorge, Ito, Kums, Samoza – Yulager, Gudjonsson
Previous Meetings: Mechelen vs Gent
Gent won the last three encounters, including a victory in September, with margins ranging from 2-0 to 4-2.
Free Prediction for Mechelen vs Gent
The match is expected to be closely contested. Judging by the odds, it seems unlikely to be a particularly thrilling game. The recommended bet is "Under 2.5 goals" (odds – 2.01).
Place your bets for the upcoming match and keep an eye on your team's position in the Belgian Jupiler League standings.