KV Mechelen vs KAA Gent, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Mechelen vs KAA Gent — Jupiler League at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne.
- KV Mechelen 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KAA Gent 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | KV Mechelen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | FC Seraing | A | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | KAS Eupen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 6–2 | W |
| 05 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| KV Mechelen | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 0 |
| -2 | GD | +2 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
100%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
KV Mechelen are 15th (0 pts). KAA Gent are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KAA Gent
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne!
- 5' Belgium international Dimitri Lavalee has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and KAA Gent are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The travelling KAA Gent supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' It looks surprising KV Mechelen does not make any changes. Birger Verstraete has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. KV Mechelen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Birger Verstraete on 38 minutes.
- 42' A stunning finish from Matisse Samoise — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' GOAL! Dries Wouters scores on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for KV Mechelen! Alessio Da Cruz comes on to replace Dries Wouters.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' The -year-old Ngal Ayel Mukau has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' KAA Gent fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Yonas Malede gets the nod from KV Mechelen. He replaces Alec Van Hoorenbeeck and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 73' It is a substitution in KV Mechelen team. Enock Agyei is replaced by Julien Ngoy on 73 minute.
- 75' The KAA Gent bench stirs into life. Alessio Castro-Montes is withdrawn and Malick Fofana gets his opportunity.
- 80' KV Mechelen have won 299 goals from 223 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' Ngal Ayel Mukau has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dimitri Lavalee on 81 minute.
- 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Defour might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' Hyun-Seok Hong makes way for Laurent Depoitre at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from KAA Gent.
- 90' Matisse Samoise has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
4
Dries Wouters ↓ Alessio Da Cruz 46'
-
5
Sandy Walsh ↓ Iebe Swers 63'
- 30
- 7
- 66
- 18
- 11
- 1
- 14
-
23
Enock Agyei ↓ Julien Ngoy 73'
Bench
-
22
Alessio Da Cruz ↑ 46'
-
2
Iebe Swers ↑ 63'
- 15
-
9
Julien Ngoy ↑ 73'
-
10
Yonas Malede ↑ 63'
-
34
Ngal Ayel Mukau ↑ 81'
- 35
Coach
Steven Defour
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 1
-
24
Sven Kums ↓ Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe 75'
- 14
- 13
-
34
Tarik Tissoudali ↓ Gift Orban 46'
- 18
- 4
- 2
- 11
- 7
Bench
-
29
Laurent Depoitre ↑ 89'
- 23
- 31
- 33
-
8
Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe ↑ 75'
- 10
-
19
Malick Fofana ↑ 75'
-
20
Gift Orban ↑ 46'
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matisse Samoise | 3 |
| Franck Gniangbo | 2 |
| Nurio Fortuna | 2 |
| Laurent Depoitre | 2 |
| Benito Raman | 2 |
| Roman Yaremchuk | 2 |
| Bill Antonio | 2 |
| Jonathan David | 2 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.33
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.25
KAA Gent xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 74% + KAA Gent to win 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
32%
Draw or KAA Gent
88%
KV Mechelen or KAA Gent
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
18.8%
0 – 1
17%
0 – 3
13.7%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 4
7.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 5
3.5%
1 – 4
2.8%
1 – 0
2%
0 – 6
1.4%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | KAA Gent covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -0.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| +0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| +1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +2 | 44% | 24% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
72%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.