Mechelen - Genk predictions

Beating Genk will not be easy, but we believe Mechelen are more than capable of doing so. The matchup is somewhat balanced, after all, so all three possible outcomes are still on the table.

Genk are regarded as favourites, but that doesn’t mean they can relax. With an almost negligible difference in the perceived strength of these two teams, sub-standard play is a recipe for disaster.

The hosts will be looking to get back to the winning path as they prepare for their Saturday fixture. The previous Pro League match ended up being a disappointment in which Mechelen suffered a narrow Cercle Brugge loss after going down at the half and never managing to recover.

With a home-field advantage on their side and largely favourable betting odds, Genk were expected to easily win their previous Pro League match against OH Leuven. They indeed won 2:0, but not before failing to gain the upper hand for more than half the game’s runtime.

Mechelen’s previous two matches were quite uneventful, all things considered. They both featured only one goal – or no goals at all.

The records show a rather unimpressive away game track record for Genk. They’ve allowed more than 5 times in their latest 3 away outings.

A quick look at the season’s match history tells us that Genk won the last time these two squads clashed. It’s easy to see why most bookies online expect them to come out on top again, even if said victory was a narrow home win.

The best choice for this fixture is quite easy to figure out – an Under 2.5 Goals bet at the odds of 1. It’s an almost guaranteed win that’s not too bad in the value department either.