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Mechelen Genk betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

Even playing at home, Mechelen will not have an easy life in the match. The visitors want at least one point, so they'll press strong. This tends to be a closed game. We will bet that there will be no more than 2.5 goals in the match.
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Preview
Mechelen and Genk meet at AFAS‑stadion Achter de Kazerne, in a match for the 6th round of the First Division A. Genk got a home win by (4‑2), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 29‑04‑2022. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the home team, since they have a record of 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 05‑12‑2021, in a match for the First Division A, they tied (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by N. Storm (50' ), for Mechelen, and by T. Bongonda (43' ), for Genk. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, as both teams present significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Mechelen

The home team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 29 points won, after 16 wins, 7 draws and 16 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Gent, by (1‑2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Sporting Charleroi, by (3‑2). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. For the league, Mechelen won 20 points out of 30 possible points, after 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 home matches. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 13 of the last 19 matches for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 17 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have only turned the score around in 2.

Mechelen wants to win the three points and should not be intimidated by Genk, so they will probably seek control of the match with tactical organization, ball possession and intensity in midfield, pressing and investing in agile attacks to surprise. the opponent's defense and make the shot on goal or the cross in the rival's area. The team also needs focus and commitment, in addition to maintaining an attentive and well-placed defense during the 90 minutes to ensure that they do not concede goals.

Confirmed Lineup: Gaëtan Coucke, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Dries Wouters, Rob Schoofs, Kerim Mrabti, Vinicius Costa, Jannes Van Hecke, Onur Kaya, Jordi Vanlerberghe, Nikola Storm, Gustav Engvall.
Coach: S. Defour.

Analysis Genk

The away team is currently in the 2nd position of the league, with 36 points won, after 18 wins, 7 draws and 14 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Sporting Charleroi, by (3‑2). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Gent, by (0‑2). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 24 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 36 goals scored and 19 conceded. Their last away match for this competition ended in a draw by (2‑2) against Sporting Charleroi. In the last 10 away league matches Genk has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 1‑0 (7 out of 19 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 39 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 19 times and have only turned the score around in 4.

Genk wants to surprise the opponent by presenting qualified and intense football, in addition to showing a lot of dedication during the 90 minutes. The visitors know that the duel promises to be difficult, so the team needs an intense and dedicated pressing in the midfield to try to control the match, in addition to ensuring that the defense remains attentive so as not to concede goals. Up front, the team needs agility in the touch of the ball to seek infiltration in Mechelen's defense and competence in shooting to take advantage of the chances created.

Confirmed Lineup: Tobe Leysen, Simen Juklerød, Jhon Lucumi, Mark McKenzie, A. Outtara Mohammed, Bryan Heynen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Angelo Preciado, Paul Onuachu, Joseph Paintsil, Junya Ito.
Coach: B. Storck.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Mechelen vs Genk match, on 21 May 2022, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Tanzania, goes to: Under 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Mechelen vs Genk on 21 May 2022 will be played at Mechelen, AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

 

First Division A - 2021/2022

  • 99% 328 / 331 Games

  • Home team wins 41.16%
  • Draws 22.26%
  • Away team wins 36.59%
  • Over 1.5 79.27%
  • Over 2.5 53.96%
  • Over 3.5 34.45%
  • Goals 949
  • Goals /match 2.89
  • Goals /match home 1.51
  • Goals /match away 1.38
  • Both teams score 52.74%
  • Goals after 80' 16.86%
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