Gent vs Mechelen result and stats
Win probability: home 47%, draw 24%, away 29%
Match report
GossipBall's parrot has been crunching the numbersGent and Mechelen drew 1–1 in the Belgian Pro League on Monday 6 April 2026. This match was played before GossipBall launched. In a retrospective test using only results available before kick-off, GossipBall's ratings gave Gent 47%, the draw 24% and Mechelen 29%, so a draw had a 24% chance. It would have been an upset.
GossipBall analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 30 October 2026, 05:56 UTC
Match stats
GEME
6Shots8
4On target6
5Corners10
9Fouls7
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
1Half-time goals0
Recent form
Gent
W @ Dender3–1 · 22 Mar
W v Waregem2–0 · 13 Mar
W v Mechelen3–1 · 8 Mar
L @ Genk0–3 · 1 Mar
L v Cercle Brugge0–1 · 20 Feb
Mechelen
L @ Club Brugge1–4 · 22 Mar
W v Anderlecht1–0 · 15 Mar
L @ Gent1–3 · 8 Mar
W v Waregem2–1 · 28 Feb
W @ RAAL La Louviere2–0 · 22 Feb
Head to head
In 12 league meetings since 2021, Gent won 7, Mechelen won 2 and 3 were drawn; the most recent, on 8 Mar 2026, finished Gent 3–1 Mechelen, a win for Gent.
Gent 3–1 Mechelen8 Mar 2026
Mechelen 1–1 Gent16 Aug 2025
Mechelen 3–3 Gent7 Feb 2025
Gent 2–0 Mechelen15 Sep 2024
Mechelen 2–4 Gent4 May 2024
Gent 3–1 Mechelen20 Apr 2024