Gent vs KV Mechelen prediction 19.01.2024
K.A.A. Gent
1 : 2
KV Mechelen
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- Competition: Jupiler Pro League
- Date: Friday, 19th January 2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20:45 CET
- Venue: KAA Gent Arena (Gent)
The club’s greatest achievement in Gent’s history was winning the sole national league title in the 2014/15 season. After that, they have always placed within the top five positions. As for the 2023/24 season, it seems unlikely that Gent will secure the trophy, but a finish within the top four is highly probable.
Nonetheless, Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s team did not have an ideal return from their winter break, suffering a 1-0 home loss to Club Brugge in the cup match on Tuesday. The teams were closely matched in the game, but the finer details ultimately determined the winner.
Contrary to Gent, KV Mechelen are far from being among the top Belgian teams. In fact, they are merely a point away from the relegation zone, prompting Besnik Hasi’s team to focus on accruing points before it’s too late. Preceding the brief winter break, KV Mechelen’s performance was less than stellar, managing only one victory in the past five league games. In January, their only match was a friendly against Hertha, which KV Mechelen won 3-0. This could potentially indicate a stronger team from Mechelen in 2024. Clarity may come as soon as Friday’s match against Gent.
Gent vs KV Mechelen pick: Gent to win and cover AH -1.5 spread
Gent and KV Mechelen have faced off against each other once this season, with Gent coming out victorious with a 1-0 win in Mechelen. Given this, it’s expected that the outcome will be even more pronounced at the KAA Gent Arena, thus making a bet on Gent to win and cover an Asian Handicap of -1.5 the most promising wager for this match.
K.A.A. Gent vs KV Mechelen Head to Head (H2H) stats
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06 aug 23
KV Mechelen
0 : 1
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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16 apr 23
KV Mechelen
1 : 1
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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16 oct 22
K.A.A. Gent
3 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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10 may 22
KV Mechelen
1 : 2
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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07 may 22
K.A.A. Gent
1 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
Gent team news
Approximately a week ago, Malick Fofana, 18, was sold by Gent to Lyon for 17 million euros. Fofana had managed two goals and four assists in his 19 rounds in the Jupiler Pro League. It is anticipated that Daisuke Yokota, who has scored seven goals for Gornik Zabrze in the current season, will replace him. In addition, Gent has brought in goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt from St. Truiden.
Gent is facing issues with absent players. Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Nurio Fortuna, Hyun-Seok Hong, and Tarik Tissoudali are all on international duty. However, the most significant issue currently lies with their goalkeepers. The team’s first-choice goalkeeper, Paul Nardi, is sidelined with a broken ankle until April. In the cup tie against Club Brugge, goalkeeper Davy Roef incurred a thigh injury, leading to goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt making his debut for Gent in that match.
Last matches of K.A.A. Gent
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16 jan 24
K.A.A. Gent
0 : 1
Club Brugge
Belgian Cup
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26 dec 23
Kortrijk
0 : 2
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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21 dec 23
K.A.A. Gent
4 : 0
OH Leuven
Pro League
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17 dec 23
Club Brugge
2 : 0
K.A.A. Gent
Pro League
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14 dec 23
Maccabi Tel Aviv
3 : 1
K.A.A. Gent
Europa Conference League
K.A.A. Gent lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Daniel Schmidt
Defenders
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5
Ismael Kandouss
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15
Bram Lagae
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21
Brian Agbor
Midfielders
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18
Matisse Samoise
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24
Sven Kums
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8
Pieter Gerkens
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13
Julien De Sart
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3
Archie Brown
Forwards
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11
Hugo Cuypers
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20
Emmanuel Orban
KV Mechelen team news
So far in January, KV Mechelen has not had any transfers.
KV Mechelen is also grappling with the issue of absent players. Mory Konate is currently participating in the Africa Cup of Nations with Guinea. In addition, Norman Bassette and Toon Raemaekers are expected to be sidelined due to injuries for the upcoming months. Furthermore, the participation of Nikola Storm, Rafik Belghali, Jannes Van Hof, and Boli Bolingoli in the match against Gent is uncertain.
Last matches of KV Mechelen
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10 jan 24
Hertha Berlin
0 : 3
KV Mechelen
Club Friendlies 3
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27 dec 23
Charleroi
3 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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20 dec 23
KV Mechelen
3 : 0
Standard Liege
Pro League
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17 dec 23
Union Saint-Gilloise
1 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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10 dec 23
KV Mechelen
0 : 0
Club Brugge
Pro League
KV Mechelen lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gaetan Coucke
Defenders
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22
Elias Cobbaut
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27
David Bates
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30
Jordi Vanlerberghe
Midfielders
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5
Sandy Walsh
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16
Rob Schoofs
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34
Ngal’ayel Mukau
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23
Daam Foulon
Forwards
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19
Kerim Mrabti
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20
Lion Lauberbach
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7
Geoffrey Hairemans
3 Reasons why Gent should win and cover AH -1.5 spread
- Gent holds a record of 6 wins, 4 losses, and 0 ties at their home stadium.
- KV Mechelen have a 2-2-6 record on the road.
- This season, Gent defeated KV Mechelen 1-0 in an away game.
Main prediction K.A.A. Gent &— KV Mechelen
AH1 (-1.5)
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