Mechelen vs Genk Prediction & Match Preview

Mechelen are set to host Genk at the AFAS Stadion for their upcoming league fixture.

Mechelen, who moved up to eighth place in the league rankings, enter the contest with a 1-0 win over Eupen last time out courtesy of a second-half goal from Daam Foulon.

The hosts have been very impressive in the league in recent months, and with this win, they have now extended their unbeaten streak to four matches, during which span they have also won three times.

Their opponents, Genk, on the other hand, while slipping to seventh in the standings, come into the game off a 1-0 loss to league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise.

Racing’s recent performances would be a worry for Wouter Vrancken, especially as this was their second straight defeat. Adding to it, the visitors do have their struggles on the road, given that they have only won once in their last six away league matches and suffered four losses in that period.

Recent Meetings

• The last match between these two was in October 2023, when Genk won 4-0.
• Genk has six victories and is on a ten-game unbeaten streak against this opposition, although all six of these wins have come at their own ground. Mechelen, on the other hand, is on a six-game unbeaten streak at this stadium.
• While six of the last eight encounters between the two sides have resulted in more than 2.5 goals, six of those meetings have also seen both teams score.

Mechelen vs Genk Prediction

Mechelen’s recent form, which includes a four-match unbeaten run in the league, does give them an edge here against a Genk side that has displayed a string of recent subpar performances.

Therefore, Mechelen to win or draw at 1.86 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.

For the second tip, over 2.5 goals at 1.73 odds seem very promising. Given that the hosts have been scoring goals at a good clip at home in recent weeks, with eight goals coming in the past three home league matches. While the visitors have scored six goals in their last four away league matches.

Liam Foster- February 8, 2024

Mechelen vs Genk Betting Tips

Mechelen to win or Draw

OK

	1.86 Odds
	1.83 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

	1.73 Odds
	1.73 Odds