KV Mechelen vs Genk prediction 13.02.2026 | Pro League
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- Competition: Pro League
- Date: 13/02/2026
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne
A Belgian top-flight contest takes place on Friday evening as KV Mechelen host Gent.
Mechelen come into this fixture aiming for back-to-back victories after a fine win over Antwerp last weekend, while Gent seek a fourth successive win following an impressive triumph against Anderlecht.
Genk boast a strong recent record in this fixture, but they have rarely found success at this venue and can expect a tough test at the AFAS Stadion on Friday.
KV Mechelen vs Genk Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Genk
0 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
1 : 2
Genk
Pro League
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Genk
2 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
1 : 1
Genk
Pro League
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Genk
4 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
2 : 2
Genk
Pro League
KV Mechelen and Genk have met on 14 occasions since 2020. Genk won eight games while Mechelen secured their only victory in their most recent encounter earlier this season.
KV Mechelen team overview
KV Mechelen return to Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne after an excellent 2:0 win against Royal Antwerp last weekend. Myron Van Brederode gave the hosts an 11th minute lead before Keano Vanrafelghem's second-half goal secured the points for Frederik Vanderbiest's side.
Despite failing to win each of four previous Pro League fixtures before last week's win against Antwerp, KV remain fifth in the Pro League, level with fourth-placed Anderlecht on 36 points.
Tough-to-beat in home fixtures, Mechelen are unbeaten in their four most recent home fixtures, while they have lost just two of 12 Pro League games at Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne.
Head coach Frederik Vanderbiest is expected to retain confidence in the same side that eased past Antwerp.
The hosts have three absentees this weekend. Amine Ouahabi remains sidelined with torn knee ligaments, Ortwin De Wolf is out following knee surgery, while Dikeni Salifou is also unavailable.
Last matches of KV Mechelen
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KV Mechelen
2 : 0
Antwerp
Pro League
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OH Leuven
2 : 2
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
1 : 1
Westerlo
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
1 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
2 : 1
Servette FC
Club Friendlies 3
KV Mechelen lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Nacho Miras
Defenders
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33
Tommy St. Jago
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8
Mory Konaté
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3
José Marsà
Midfielders
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38
Bill Antonio
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19
Kerim Mrabti
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6
Fredrik Hammar
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17
Mathis Servais
Forwards
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27
Keano Vanrafelghem
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28
Bouke Boersma
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9
Myron van Brederode
Genk team overview
Genk make the trip to Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne in high spirits after a fine 2:0 win against Anderlecht last weekend. Second-half goals from Yira Collins Sor and Robin Mirisola ensured an excellent home victory for Nicky Hayen's men.
De Smurfen have been in fine form in recent weeks, remaining unbeaten in five successive matches across all competitions.
Still, despite recent improvements, Genk find themselves placed eighth in the Pro League, four points behind Mechelen.
A poor road record remains an issue for Hayen's side. De Smurfen failed to win eight of 12 away league games this season, including four of their five most recent matches on their travels.
Head coach Hayen could make one or two alterations to his first XI this weekend. Yira Collins Sor and Robin Mirisola are both in contention for recalls after their goalscoring substitute appearances against Anderlecht.
Last matches of Genk
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Genk
2 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Dender
1 : 2
Genk
Pro League
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Genk
2 : 1
Malmo FF
Europa League
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Genk
1 : 1
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Utrecht
0 : 2
Genk
Europa League
Genk lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Tobias Lawal
Defenders
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3
Mujaid Sadick
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6
Matte Smets
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18
Joris Kayembe Ditu
Midfielders
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77
Zakaria El Ouahdi
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38
Daan Heymans
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8
Bryan Heynen
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19
Yaimar Medina
Forwards
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20
K. Karetsas
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23
Aaron Bibout
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10
Junya Ito
Prediction
Mechelen are typically difficult to beat at the AFAS Stadion and, with Genk struggling on their travels, will be confident of securing a positive result this week.
A home win or draw looks the best bet for Friday’s Pro League clash.
Three Reasons Why We Expect KV Mecheln to Win or Draw
- KV Mechelen are unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 home matches (Pro League)
- Genk failed to win 4 of their last 5 away matches (Pro League)
- KC Mechelen are unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 home matches against Gen
Main prediction KV Mechelen - Genk
KV Mechelen win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
22bet
1.71
KV Mechelen vs Genk standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 40 - 13 | +27 | 52 |
| 2 | Sint-Truiden | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 37 - 26 | +11 | 48 |
| 3 | Club Brugge | 24 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 45 - 29 | +16 | 47 |
| 4 | Mechelen | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 30 - 26 | +4 | 36 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 30 - 30 | 0 | 36 |
| 6 | Gent | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 38 - 35 | +3 | 33 |
| 7 | Sporting Charleroi | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 32 - 30 | +2 | 33 |
| 8 | Genk | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33 - 35 | -2 | 32 |
| 9 | Antwerp | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 28 - 26 | +2 | 30 |
| 10 | Standard Liège | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 20 - 32 | -12 | 30 |
| 11 | Zulte-Waregem | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 32 - 35 | -3 | 29 |
| 12 | Westerlo | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 30 - 37 | -7 | 28 |
| 13 | OH Leuven | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 24 - 33 | -9 | 25 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 32 - 38 | -6 | 24 |
| 15 | La Louvière | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 21 - 28 | -7 | 24 |
| 16 | Dender | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 - 37 | -19 | 17 |