KV Mechelen vs Genk prediction
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Who wins?
Genk to win: 51%, about 1 in 2
Goals call3+ goals 57% · bookies 57%
Bookmakers' prices with their margin removed; a stats preview does not adjust them with news.
The Verdict
The three analyses converge on Genk being the likely winner, supported by their league standing and superior scoring metrics. While Mechelen's home form is strong, the overall data points towards a high-scoring match where Genk's quality prevails.
Key factors
What our AI analysts say
All three broadly agree with the bookmakers.
The Coach
styles in the numbersGenk averages 2.00 goals scored per game, significantly higher than Mechelen's 1.12. Mechelen has conceded 2.12 goals per game, while Genk concedes 1.44. The season scoring environment averages 3.19 goals per match.
The Dressing Room
the table and pressureGenk's established league position provides a clear advantage over Mechelen's mid-table form.
Genk sits 6th in the table with 15 points from 9 games. Mechelen is 15th with 6 points from 8 games. Genk has a shorter rest period of 6 days compared to Mechelen's 13 days.
The Sceptic
where the market may be wrongMechelen's strong home scoring record suggests they can keep the game competitive.
Mechelen scored 12 goals in their last 5 home games. Genk has scored 7 goals in their last 5 away games. Both teams have a 58% chance of scoring in this fixture.
Data-only analysis: no team news was found for this match, so our analysts read form, home/away splits, head-to-head, goal timings and the table. It does not change the numbers above. AI analysts are automated roles, not people. Their leans are not betting tips.
In short
Genk are favourites at 51%, with KV Mechelen on 24% and the draw on 25%. KV Mechelen are 15th and Genk 6th in the Belgian Pro League. In their last five league games, KV Mechelen won one and Genk two.
More markets
Win or draw (double chance)
- KV Mechelen win or draw
- 49%
- Either team wins (no draw)
- 75%
- Genk win or draw
- 75%
Goals in the match (over/under)
- 2+ goals
- 80%
- 3+ goals
- 57%
- 4+ goals
- 35%
Both teams score (BTTS)
- Yes
- 58%
- No
- 42%
We expect about 1.2 goals from KV Mechelen and 1.8 from Genk. (expected goals)
Most likely score: 1–1 (11%). Even the likeliest exact score happens only about 1 time in 9. Next: 1–2 (10%), 0–1 (9%), 0–2 (8%), 2–1 (6%).
How these numbers are made
A data-model preview uses the bookmakers' prices for this match with their margin removed by the power method. Our AI analysts read only the data (form, home and away record, head-to-head, goal timings and the table), not the team news, and they do not change these numbers. Total goals, both teams to score and likely scores come from one score grid fitted to these probabilities.
Stats previews are graded separately from our full analyses in the track record. Methodology
Prediction history
| # | Published | Home | Draw | Away | Reason | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25% | 25% | 51% | Stats preview | #1765 |
This table freezes at kick-off; the last version before the start is the one that counts. Every version is in the public ledger (how to check).
Form
All competitions, newest first.
KV Mechelen: last 6
WWDLLD · 11 scored, 11 conceded
| 18 Oct | vs AS Eupen Cup | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Oct | vs St. Truiden | 4–3 | W |
| 19 Sep | at Lommel United | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Sep | vs Anderlecht | 0–1 | L |
| 5 Sep | vs KVC Westerlo | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Aug | at RAAL La Louvière | 2–2 | D |
Last 5 at home: WWLLD
Genk: last 6
WWWLDD · 8 scored, 5 conceded
| 25 Oct | vs Standard Liege | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | at Excelsior Virton Cup | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | vs Kortrijk | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | at Club Brugge KV | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | vs Gent | 1–1 | D |
| 6 Sep | at Anderlecht | 0–0 | D |
Last 5 away: WLDDL
Season stats
| KV Mechelen | Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Goals scored per game | 2.00 |
| 2.12 | Goals conceded per game | 1.44 |
| 1.75 | Scored per game at home | 2.60 |
| 0.50 | Scored per game away | 1.25 |
| 50% | Matches over 2.5 goals | 78% |
| 38% | Both teams scored | 56% |
| 12% | Clean sheets | 33% |
| 62% | Failed to score | 22% |
League matches only, 8 and 9 games.
Belgian Pro League table
| # | Team | Pld | Goal diff. | Points | League form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Union St. Gilloise | 9 | +21 | 23 | WDWWW |
| 4 | Charleroi | 9 | +6 | 21 | LWWWL |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 9 | -1 | 16 | LWWWD |
| 6 | Genk | 9 | +5 | 15 | WWLDD |
| 7 | KVC Westerlo | 9 | +3 | 14 | DWWWW |
| 8 | Lommel United | 9 | +0 | 12 | DWDLL |
| 9 | Standard Liege | 9 | -1 | 11 | LLLLW |
| … | |||||
| 12 | SK Beveren | 9 | -6 | 10 | DLLWW |
| 13 | St. Truiden | 9 | -2 | 8 | LLLLW |
| 14 | RAAL La Louvière | 9 | -7 | 7 | WLLWL |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 8 | -8 | 6 | WDLLD |
| 16 | OH Leuven | 9 | -8 | 6 | DDWDL |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 9 | -10 | 3 | LLLDL |
| 18 | Kortrijk | 8 | -16 | 3 | LWLLL |
Match context
- Travel for Genk
- 71 km
- Rest days
- KV Mechelen 13Genk 6
- Matches in the last 14 days: KV Mechelen 1 · Genk 2
- Weather at kick-off
- 13°C · wind 7 km/h
- Dry
- Goals in this league
- Belgian Pro League average: 3.19 per match
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