Genk – KV Mechelen : Preview & Prediction
Genk, 8th overall, is only 2 small points ahead of Louvain, 9th, and 3 lengths over Cercle Bruges, 10th. Storck’s team must defend their 8th place, the last ticket giving the right to qualify for the Conference League Group. Bongonda’s partners (8 goals) have just won against Standard de Liège (2-0) this weekend thanks to achievements from Bongonda and Onuachu. This is Genk’s third success at home after Beerschot VA (4-1) and Zulte-Waregem (2-0). Mechelen is one place ahead of Genk in the standings with 4 points ahead of his opponent of the day. Mechelen took 9 points over the last 3 days at Standard de Liège (2-1), against Beerschot VA (3-2) and against Ostend (3-0) two days ago. Storm’s teammates (14 goals), despite their victory in Liège on January 30, remained on 3 consecutive losses away from home on the lawns of Cercle Bruges (3-1), Royal Union SG (2-0) and of Zulte-Waregem (3-2). Mechelen has already suffered 6 defeats for 4 successes in its 11 away matches in the Jupiler Pro League. It’s been 11 years since Mechelen left the Cegeka Arena with a defeat… Will this long black series continue?.
Genk haven’t lost against Mechelen in 4 games (2 wins and 2 draws).
Mechelen have lost 4 of their last 8 meetings in all competitions.
Mechelen have lost 3 times in their last 4 league outings.
Genk is undefeated at home in the last 5 receptions (4 wins and 1 draw).
Genk on 3 rank wins at Cegeka Arena, current streak.
Genk has won his last 10 receptions against Mechelen and could chain an 11th success in a row at home against this opponent.
Genk – KV Mechelen : Betting Tips
Genk – Win Odds: 1.55
