Jupiler Pro League· Season 2025
Match Summary
Genk defeated KV Mechelen 3:2. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2025. Goals were scored by M. van Brederode 19′, A. Bibout 26′, K. Mrabti 49′, B. Heynen 61′, D. Heymans 76′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. KV Mechelen had 43% possession while Genk held 57%. KV Mechelen had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (7 on target) for Genk. Expected goals: KV Mechelen 1.71 — Genk 2.99. KV Mechelen made 3 substitutions, Genk made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between KV Mechelen and Genk — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. van Brederode
Penalty
Match Statistics
KV Mechelen had 43% possession against Genk's 57%. KV Mechelen registered 13 shots (6 on target) while Genk managed 12 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 2–4. Fouls committed: 11–13.
Rivalry since 2010
KV Mechelen vs Genk Head to Head Results· 34
KV Mechelen and Genk have met 34 times — KV Mechelen won 8, Genk won 18, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Genk leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 97 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.85 per match (38 for the home side, 59 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (62%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2022.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, KV Mechelen have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Genk show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.3
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
80%
Both teams scored
Head-to-Head Record
Genk dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Genk.
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.6%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3.40 | 3.50 | 2.10 |
| Max | 3.40 | 3.50 | 2.10 |
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
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
Away Record: Genk
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 13 May 2026