Mechelen vs Gent Predictions

• Mechelen have lost three of their last four games, including going down 1-0 to Gent on Saturday.
• Gent have won four of their last six games, drawing one and losing one.
• The visitors have taken 16 points from their last six domestic away trips.

Gent looking for quickfire double

Having beaten Mechelen 1-0 at home on Saturday, the nature of Belgium’s play-off system means Gent face the same opponents little over 72 hours later in their quest for a Europa League spot. The visitors have won two of their three games against Mechelen this season, and should be confident of boosting that record if their recent away form is anything to go by.

Indeed, Gent have taken 16 points from their last six away games in Belgium (having been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after home and away losses to PAOK). The only Belgian side to prevent Gent from winning during that run was title-chasing Club Brugge, while Gent have also picked up four wins in their last six games overall.

Mechelen, meanwhile, have lost three of their last four games as Tuesday’s visitors take charge of the battle for European qualification. Mechelen do have an excellent home record, taking 34 points from their 17 outings in front of their own fans this term, but have only won two of their last nine matches in an underwhelming end to their campaign.

Visitors to strengthen grip on European spot

Despite Mechelen’s good home record, backing the visitors to complete their second win over the hosts in three days looks a strong play, taking into account Gent’s form and undoubted quality as regulars in European football.

Gent have kept two clean sheets against Mechelen this season, so another hard-fought 1-0 win could represent a decent correct score prediction.

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