KV Mechelen vs Gent tips and predictions

KV Mechelen with reasons for confidence

A home win is the pick as long as they don't take a cavalier approach to the task in hand.

For KV Mechelen to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have secured 10 wins from 16 matches. With contrasting fortunes the travelling side has suffered reverses in 7 of their recent 12 matches on the road.

The hosts are playing some lovely football and they've been solving a lot of problems. KV Mechelen have scored three or more goals in 6 of their recent 10 matches and accolades have also come in for their defence. At the back they've kept a clean sheet in 8 of their last 17 home games.

There have been episodes when Gent have lost their shape and they haven't had the requisite discipline near the 18-yard line. They have conceded at least once in 15 of their last 19 matches. It might not be great form ahead of this next game.

It's possible that this match will be determined by which team is the first to open their account. The sportsbooks have forecasted both sides to get in on the act as they can both be effective in front of goal. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option this time around. In the total goals market, it's Under 3.5 that stands out here after weighing up the chances of all outcomes.