Mechelen vs Gent Prediction: will the hosts avoid defeat again?

Mechelen vs Gent: Prediction for the Match on August 16, 2025

Prediction for the Jupiler Pro League match which will be held on August 16. Who will be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Mechelen: form and statistics

Mechelen can count the start of the championship as a success. In the first round, the team failed to win, ending the away match against Zulte Waregem with a score of 1:1, but then went on to win two games in a row. First, Mechelen unexpectedly beat Brugge (2:1) at home, and then, in the previous round, beat Westerlo 1:0 away.

It should be noted that last season Mechelen finished only ninth in the final standings, but judging by the start of the new championship, they are capable of climbing higher this season.

Gent: form and statistics

The Buffalos, on the other hand, can hardly be satisfied with the start of the championship. In the first round, Gent lost away to Sint-Truiden (1:3), then beat this season's debutant RAAL La Louvière (1:0) at home, but lost again in the last round, this time at home to Union Saint-Gilloise (2:3).

Last season, Gent finished in the championship group, but failed in the final tournament, finishing only sixth in the championship table.

Mechelen vs Gent: head to head statistics

In the previous ten head-to-head matches, Gent won seven, Mechelen won one, and there were two draws.

Mechelen vs Gent: Betting Tips & Odds

• In 9 of Gent's last 11 matches, the bookmakers' total over was recorded. Bet TO (2.5) with odds of 1.60.
• In 9 of Mechelen's previous 11 games, the opponents exchanged goals. Bet BTTS - yes with odds of 1.55.
• In 7 of Gent's last 11 matches, they have conceded at least two goals. Bet on IT1O (1.5) with odds of 1.80.
• In three matches of the current championship, Mechelen has conceded. Bet on IT2O (0.5) with odds of 1.33.

Mechelen vs Gent: Bookmakers' odds for the match

The favorite in this game is Mechelen. A bet on the home team to win at the 1xbet bookmaker is accepted at odds of 1.95. You can bet on Gent at odds of 3.65. A draw is at 3.70.

Many goals are expected in the upcoming game. TO (2.5) bet is offered at odds of 1.60. TU (2.5) bet is offered at odds of 2.35. BTTS – yes bet is offered at odds of 1.55. BTTS - no bet is offered at odds of 2.45.

Mechelen vs Gent match prediction 16 August 2025

Mechelen has not lost yet in the new season, while Gent, on the contrary, has had poor results - two defeats in three starting matches. We believe that the form of the teams suggests that the home side will be closer to victory. We are betting on Mechelen and also expect at least three goals to be scored in the match. In 9 of Gent's previous 11 matches, the total score was over 2.5.

Our main prediction: is Total Over 2.75 for a coefficient of 1.69 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is Total Over 2.5 for a coefficient 1.55 in the betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is Correct Score 2:2 for a coefficient of 12.00 in the bet365 bookmaker.