KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KRC Genk played against KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on November 23, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
KRC Genk has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. KV Mechelen has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
KRC Genk scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.29. KV Mechelen scores 1.36 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 86% of KRC Genk's games and 79% of KV Mechelen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KRC Genk has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.27 per game. KRC Genk takes 15.8 shots per game, while KV Mechelen takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
KRC Genk leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
KRC Genk's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For KV Mechelen, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| KRC Genk | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
KRC Genk is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - KRC Genk · 1 pts / game - KV Mechelen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
KV Mechelen is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - KRC Genk · 1.21 goals / game - KV Mechelen
KRC Genk scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
KV Mechelen scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 meczów), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - KRC Genk
Over / Under - KV Mechelen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
KV Mechelen is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - KRC Genk · 1.93 pts / game - KV Mechelen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 36%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
KRC Genk
KV Mechelen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| KRC Genk | Liga | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.50 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 86% | 53% | ▲ 79% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 42% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 28% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 93% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen?
The Pro League match finished KRC Genk 0:1 KV Mechelen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen?
KRC Genk score 1.36 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.36. The Pro League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 86% of KRC Genk's matches and 79% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are KRC Genk and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games KRC Genk have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and KV Mechelen 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for KRC Genk vs KV Mechelen: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.