KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk: match statistics
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 October 31, 2026. Venue: AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
KV Mechelen has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. KRC Genk has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Mechelen scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 2.13. KRC Genk scores 2.00 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of KV Mechelen's games and 56% of KRC Genk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 78%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KRC Genk has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.33 per game. KV Mechelen takes 11.3 shots per game, while KRC Genk takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. KRC Genk leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Mechelen's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For KRC Genk, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 sit 6th and have won 4 of their 9 matches this season, while 16th-placed KV Mechelen have just 1 win from 8 games. The visitors have also won 3 of their last 5 matches, conceding 5 goals in that run; the hosts have recorded 2 wins but have conceded as many as 9 goals. Mechelen’s defense is particularly vulnerable at home, where they concede an average of 2.75 goals per match and have yet to keep a clean sheet. However, Genk’s advantage is tempered by their away form: they have failed to win any of their 4 away games, and their average away xG is 1.35 compared with Mechelen’s 1.37 at home. An away win is therefore the most likely outcome, but Genk’s lack of cutting edge on the road gives the hosts a genuine chance to pick up points.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
KV Mechelen average 2.6 goals at home, while KRC Genk concede 2.25 per away match, making a home goal seem likely. The visitors’ scoring, however, is less certain: they failed to score in 50% of their away matches, while Mechelen kept a clean sheet in 40% of their home games. Genk average 1.25 goals away from home with an xG of 1.35, giving them a genuine chance of scoring, though the risk of another match without a goal remains. Both teams scored in only 40% of the sides’ last five matches. Therefore, it is slightly more likely that at least one team will fail to score (BTTS - No).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
KV Mechelen score an average of 2.6 goals at home, while KRC Genk concede 2.25 away from home, pointing to strong scoring potential for the hosts. The average xG figures reinforce this: 1.99 for Mechelen’s attack and 1.77 for Genk’s defense. The 1.5-goal line was cleared in 100% of Mechelen’s home matches and 75% of Genk’s away matches, making Over 1.5 the strongest pick. Caution on higher lines is warranted, as Genk failed to score in 50% of their away matches, while Mechelen kept a clean sheet in 40% of their home games. The forecast of 3.40 goals supports the prospect of at least two goals, although it does not guarantee the same level of value at the 2.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is KV Mechelen leading at the break and winning at full time: the hosts have won 4 of their 5 home matches, while Genk have failed to win any of their 4 away games. Mechelen led at half-time in 3 of 5 home fixtures and averaged 1.6 goals scored before the break, whereas Genk led in 1 of 4 away matches and averaged 0.5 goals in the first half. The second-half records also support the hosts holding on to their advantage: Mechelen concede an average of 0.2 goals in the second half at home, while Genk concede 1.75 away. However, caution is warranted, as Genk have won 3 of their last 5 matches regardless of venue, compared with 2 wins for Mechelen; therefore, a half-time draw followed by a home win remains a notable alternative in the HT/FT market.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| KV Mechelen | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.6 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 77% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 2 goals / game - KRC Genk
KRC Genk is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.13 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.44 goals / game - KRC Genk
KV Mechelen scores in 38% of games (3 of 8 games), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 games).
KRC Genk scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
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* 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.
KRC Genk is 234% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.67 pts / game - KRC Genk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 13%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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 | • 3.25 | 3.22 | ▲ 3.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 29% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 88% | • 89% |
^ 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.
- KV MechelenYellow cardKobe Corbanie
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from KV Mechelen's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against KRC Genk. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
The Pro League match finished KV Mechelen 1:0 KRC Genk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and KRC Genk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches KV Mechelen won 1, KRC Genk won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
KV Mechelen score 1.13 goals per game on average and KRC Genk 2.00. The Pro League average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 38% of KV Mechelen's matches and 56% of KRC Genk's.
What form are KV Mechelen and KRC Genk in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and KRC Genk 2-2-1 (1.60 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.