Mechelen vs KAA Gent: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 April

Mechelen
WLLLD
13th place in Belgian Pro League
2
1-1
FT
16/04/2023 10:00
KAA Gent
WWWDD
5th place in Belgian Pro League
Belgian Pro League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Mechelen vs KAA Gent on 16 April 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Mechelen vs KAA Gent preview before placing your bet.

  • Mechelen are currently 13th with 37 points after 33 matches.
  • KAA Gent sit 5th with 56 points from 34 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: KAA Gent to win with probability 54%.
  • Head-to-head history favors KAA Gent, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Mechelen have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
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2
Pred
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2023-04-16

Mechelen vs KAA Gent - Prediction & Odds

Mechelen
Mechelen
KAA Gent
KAA Gent
2023-04-16 10:00
22
24
54
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.67
FT
1-1 1-1
-
weather
9℃～10℃
STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Racing Genk Racing Genk
75 34 23 6 5 78 37 41
02 Saint Gilloise Saint Gilloise
75 34 23 6 5 70 41 29
03 Royal Antwerp Royal Antwerp
72 34 22 6 6 59 26 33
04 Club Brugge Club Brugge
59 34 16 11 7 61 36 25
05 KAA Gent KAA Gent
56 34 16 8 10 64 38 26
06 Standard Liege Standard Liege
55 34 16 7 11 58 45 13
07 Westerlo Westerlo
51 34 14 9 11 61 53 8
08 Cercle Brugge Cercle Brugge
50 34 13 11 10 50 46 4
09 Oud Heverlee Oud Heverlee
48 34 13 9 12 56 48 8
10 Charleroi Charleroi
48 33 14 6 13 45 47 -2
11 Anderlecht Anderlecht
46 34 13 7 14 49 46 3
12 Sint-Truidense Sint-Truidense
42 34 11 9 14 37 40 -3
13 Mechelen Mechelen
37 33 10 7 16 44 63 -19
14 Kortrijk Kortrijk
31 34 8 7 19 37 61 -24
15 KAS Eupen KAS Eupen
28 34 7 7 20 40 75 -35
16 Zulte-Waregem Zulte-Waregem
27 34 6 9 19 50 78 -28
17 Oostende Oostende
27 34 7 6 21 37 76 -39
18 Seraing United Seraing United
20 34 5 5 24 28 68 -40
Head To Head
16/10/2022 10:00
KAA Gent KAA Gent
3 - 0
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL D1
10/05/2022 12:45
Mechelen Mechelen
1 - 2
KAA Gent KAA Gent
BEL D1
07/05/2022 14:45
KAA Gent KAA Gent
1 - 0
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL D1
15/12/2021 13:45
Mechelen Mechelen
4 - 3
KAA Gent KAA Gent
BEL D1
15/08/2021 10:00
KAA Gent KAA Gent
2 - 0
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL D1
22/05/2021 14:00
Mechelen Mechelen
1 - 2
KAA Gent KAA Gent
BEL D1
Mechelen
1
17%
Draw
0
0%
KAA Gent
5
83%
Mechelen Mechelen Last 6 matches
08/04/2023 10:00
Oud Heverlee 4 - 1 Mechelen BEL D1
02/04/2023 12:30
Mechelen 0 - 3 Club Brugge BEL D1
23/03/2023 06:00
Mechelen 0 - 4 KVSK Lommel INT CF
19/03/2023 13:30
Saint Gilloise 2 - 1 Mechelen BEL D1
11/03/2023 11:00
Mechelen 1 - 0 Sint-Truidense BEL D1
05/03/2023 11:00
Royal Antwerp 5 - 0 Mechelen BEL D1
Win
17%
Draw
0%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches KAA Gent KAA Gent
08/04/2023 14:45
KAA Gent 1 - 1 Saint Gilloise BEL D1
01/04/2023 12:15
Seraing United 0 - 5 KAA Gent BEL D1
19/03/2023 14:15
KAA Gent 3 - 0 KAS Eupen BEL D1
15/03/2023 13:00
Istanbul Basaksehir 1 - 4 KAA Gent UEFA ECL
12/03/2023 11:00
Zulte-Waregem 2 - 6 KAA Gent BEL D1
09/03/2023 16:00
KAA Gent 1 - 1 Istanbul Basaksehir UEFA ECL
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Belgian Pro League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Mechelen
Mechelen
293
 KAA Gent
KAA Gent
300
Goals
Scored
254
Avg. per game
0.87
Conceded
260
Avg. per game
0.89
Scored
291
Avg. per game
0.97
Conceded
191
Avg. per game
0.64
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 293 matches
YesNo
170 (58%)123 (42%)
In last 293 matches
NoYes
178 (59%)122 (41%)
Mechelen

Mechelen

Recent matches

KAA Gent

KAA Gent

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Mechelen Mechelen
KAA Gent KAA Gent
Shots
Mechelen
Mechelen
Total shots
12.30 avg / game
Blocked
562 total
Avg. 2.78
KAA Gent
KAA Gent
Total shots
13.59 avg / game
Blocked
705 total
Avg. 3.47
Mechelen Mechelen Pass KAA Gent KAA Gent
Total passes
101782
Avg. 456 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
52%
Total passes
108931
Avg. 468 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Mechelen
Mechelen
25648
Avg. 87.54 / game
 KAA Gent
KAA Gent
30528
Avg. 101.76 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Mechelen
Mechelen
13507
Avg. 46.10 / game
 KAA Gent
KAA Gent
15150
Avg. 50.50 / game
OTHERS
Mechelen
Mechelen
293
Played games
KAA Gent
KAA Gent
300
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.25
74
Clean sheets
104
0.35
4.79
1403
Corners
1569
5.23
15.25
4469
Throw-ins
4289
14.30
1.44
423
Offsides
431
1.44
2.69
787
GK saves
810
2.70
Mechelen
Mechelen
DISCIPLINARY
KAA Gent
KAA Gent
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.57
459
Yellow card
436
1.45
0.08
23
Red card
24
0.08
8.51
2494
Fouls
2739
9.13
11.85
3472
Tackles
3666
12.22
NEXT MATCHES
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KAA Gent KAA Gent
VS
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL
08/16
Mechelen Mechelen
VS
Standard Liege Standard Liege
BEL
08/22
Charleroi Charleroi
VS
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL
08/29
LaLouviere LaLouviere
VS
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL
09/05
Mechelen Mechelen
VS
Westerlo Westerlo
BEL
NEXT MATCHES
08/06
IFK Goteborg IFK Goteborg
VS
KAA Gent KAA Gent
UEF
08/09
KAA Gent KAA Gent
VS
Mechelen Mechelen
BEL
08/13
KAA Gent KAA Gent
VS
IFK Goteborg IFK Goteborg
UEF
08/16
LaLouviere LaLouviere
VS
KAA Gent KAA Gent
BEL
08/22
KAA Gent KAA Gent
VS
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Oud-Heverlee Leuven
BEL

How We Build the Mechelen vs KAA Gent Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Mechelen vs KAA Gent on 16 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Belgian Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Mechelen vs KAA Gent Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Mechelen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against KAA Gent's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Belgian Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Belgian Pro League standings and the Belgian Pro League form table to understand exactly where Mechelen and KAA Gent sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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