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
Key match information
KV Mechelen played KRC Genk in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 13 February 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
KV Mechelen: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. KRC Genk: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
KV Mechelen scores 1.25 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. KRC Genk scores 1.38 and concedes 1.46. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KV Mechelen 63%, KRC Genk 79%. Over 2.5: KV Mechelen 33%, KRC Genk 58%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
KRC Genk has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.27. KV Mechelen: 10.5 shots per match, KRC Genk: 15.9.
Match halves
KV Mechelen: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.58. KRC Genk: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
KV Mechelen: 76-90+ (7 goals). KRC Genk: 0-15 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
KRC Genk is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - KV Mechelen · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.25 goals / match - KV Mechelen · 1.38 goals / match - KRC Genk
KV Mechelen is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - KV Mechelen · 1.46 goals / match - KRC Genk
KV Mechelen scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while KRC Genk keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 matches).
KRC Genk scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - KV Mechelen
Over / Under - KRC Genk
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - KV Mechelen · 1.17 pts / match - KRC Genk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 38%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
KRC Genk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
KV Mechelen
KRC Genk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: KV Mechelen 1 - 0 - 0 KRC Genk. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.