Gent vs KV Mechelen: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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08 Mar,16:00
3 - 1
Full Time
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Gent
KV Mechelen

Gent vs KV Mechelen Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half2 - 0
8
W. Kanga
was cautioned
30
M. Konate
was cautioned
31
M. Dean (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Gent
45+2
L. Lopes
scored for Gent
2nd Half3 - 1
63
T. Araujo
was cautioned
69
M. van Brederode
scored for KV Mechelen
81
M. Servais
was cautioned
83
I. Cisse
scored for Gent

On 08 March 2026, Gent face Mechelen at Arteveldestadion with kickoff scheduled for . This Belgium First Division A encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Gent prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Mechelen rely on proactive attacking football.

Recent Form

Gent

W L L W L

Mechelen

L W W L W

Gent continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

However, Mechelen have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.

Recent Form Home/Away

Gent (Home)

W L L W W

Mechelen (Away)

L W D L L
Gent form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Mechelen are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Gent

- - - - -

Mechelen

- - + - +

Gent have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.

In contrast, Mechelen have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Gent (Home)

- - - - +

Mechelen (Away)

- + - - -
Gent show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Mechelen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Gent

+ + - + +

Mechelen

+ + - + -

Gent have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

However, Mechelen have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Gent (Home)

+ - + + -

Mechelen (Away)

+ - + - -
Only small differences appear in Gent's match tempo home versus away.

Mechelen's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Scoring Consistency

Gent

+ - - + +

Mechelen

+ + + + +

Gent usually manage to get on the scoresheet. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.

In contrast, Mechelen have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Gent (Home)

+ - + + +

Mechelen (Away)

+ + + - -
Gent attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Mechelen's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.

Match Information
Referee: Lothar Dhondt
Venue: Arteveldestadion

Gent vs KV Mechelen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

2.11
xG
0.48
46
Ball Posession (%)
54
3
Big Chances
0
2
Cautions
2
13
Shots
8
5
Shots on Goal
3
2
Shots Blocked
3
10
Shots inside Box
6
3
Shots outside Box
2
0
Hit Woodwork
0
9
Fouls
19
3
Corner Kicks
5
16
Throw Ins
27
2
Saves
3
18
Free Kicks
9
1
Offsides
2
379
Passes Total
465
296
Passes Completed
376
105
Passes in the final 3rd Total
137
67
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
95
23
Touches in the Opposition Box
34
18
Tackles Total
9
9
Tackles Completed
6
35
Clearances
26
26
Crosses Total
21
9
Crosses Completed
7
15
Interceptions
6

Gent vs KV Mechelen Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
33
D. Roef
13
N. Miras
44
S. Van Der Heyden
33
T. St. Jago
57
M. Volckaert
8
M. Konate
4
D. Hashioka
2
R. Halhal
20
T. Araujo
17
M. Servais
22
L. Lopes
6
F. Hammar
27
T. De Vlieger
19
K. Mrabti
8
M. Skoras
7
T. Koudou
24
H. Hong
28
B. Boersma
7
W. Kanga
9
M. van Brederode
21
M. Dean
27
K. Vanrafelghem

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