KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk: match statistics
KRC Genk demonstrates clearly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.6 points per match compared to just 1.2 points for KV Mechelen. The visitors have won four of their last five meetings without suffering a defeat, while the hosts recorded only one victory in this period. Genk possesses a clear advantage in ball possession (60% vs 50%) and registers more shots on target per match (5.42 vs 3.5), which translates to greater offensive efficiency. Mechelen admittedly has a better goal difference at home (+2), but their home form is unstable with 50% draws and just 33% victories. Considering the current disposition of both teams and Genk's offensive statistics, the visitors have a real chance of an away win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to Mechelen's tendency to split points at their own stadium.
KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KV Mechelen played against KRC Genk in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
KV Mechelen has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. KRC Genk has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Mechelen scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.08. KRC Genk scores 1.38 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of KV Mechelen's games and 79% of KRC Genk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 58%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KRC Genk has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.27 per game. KV Mechelen takes 10.5 shots per game, while KRC Genk takes 15.9.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. KRC Genk leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Mechelen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For KRC Genk, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
KRC Genk demonstrates clearly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.6 points per match compared to just 1.2 points for KV Mechelen. The visitors have won four of their last five meetings without suffering a defeat, while the hosts recorded only one victory in this period. Genk possesses a clear advantage in ball possession (60% vs 50%) and registers more shots on target per match (5.42 vs 3.5), which translates to greater offensive efficiency. Mechelen admittedly has a better goal difference at home (+2), but their home form is unstable with 50% draws and just 33% victories. Considering the current disposition of both teams and Genk's offensive statistics, the visitors have a real chance of an away win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to Mechelen's tendency to split points at their own stadium.
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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
| KV Mechelen | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.24 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.4 pts / game - KRC Genk
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.
KRC Genk is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.38 goals / game - KRC Genk
KV Mechelen is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.08 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.46 goals / game - KRC Genk
KV Mechelen scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 meczów).
KRC Genk scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 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 - KV Mechelen
Over / Under - KRC Genk
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 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.79 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.17 pts / game - KRC Genk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 38%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). 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
KV Mechelen
KRC Genk
* 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
| KV Mechelen | Liga | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 53% | ▲ 79% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from KV Mechelen's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against KRC Genk. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
The Pro League match finished KV Mechelen 2:3 KRC Genk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
KV Mechelen score 1.25 goals per game on average and KRC Genk 1.38. The Pro League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 63% of KV Mechelen's matches and 79% of KRC Genk's.
What form are KV Mechelen and KRC Genk in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and KRC Genk 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.