30 October 2016 at 17:00
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: KV Mechelen
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Away Record: Gent
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
KV Mechelen defeated Gent 2:0. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by Ž. Filipović 75′, U. Vitas 90′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. KV Mechelen made 3 substitutions, Gent made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between KV Mechelen and Gent — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
KV Mechelen had possession against Gent's . KV Mechelen registered 0 shots (0 on target) while Gent managed 0 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
KV Mechelen lined up in a — formation under Y. Ferrera, while Gent deployed a — under H. Vanhaezebrouck.
Defensive Solidity
KV Mechelen deploy 2 defenders rated — on average, against Gent's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
KV Mechelen field 7 midfielders averaging —, versus Gent's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
KV Mechelen start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Gent averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of KV Mechelen's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Gent average 35.0 (youngest: S. Mitrović (35), oldest: S. Mitrović (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, KV Mechelen have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Gent show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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KV Mechelen vs Gent Head to Head Results
KV Mechelen and Gent have met 36 times — KV Mechelen won 5, Gent won 20, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Gent leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 36 meetings. A combined 106 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.94 per match (37 for the home side, 69 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 19 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Gent are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2011.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (36)
API data: 15 Mar 2026