KV Mechelen – Gent

KV Mechelen host a top‑flight Gent side that sit second in the table with 16 points after five wins and a draw, while the home club languish in 16th place on just two points from two stalemates and four defeats. The Belgians have scored 11 and conceded only three, whereas Mechelen’s 5‑14 goal record underscores a fraught defensive record. The gap in form is stark, but a win for Mechelen could be a lifeline in the relegation battle, while Gent will look to extend their unbeaten run and maintain pressure on the league leaders. Both teams will be keen to improve their head‑to‑head record, which has historically favoured the Jupiler Pro League’s stronger side.