In the Jupiler Pro League, Mechelen faces Genk on 13.02.2026. Bookmakers favor Genk, with odds of 2.13 for their win, while Mechelen and a draw share the same odds of 3.46. The probability percentages for the main outcomes are: Genk win - 44.82%, draw - 27.59%, Mechelen win - 27.59%. Genk is considered the favorite based on the combined odds and probabilities, reflecting their stable form in recent matches. The choice in favor of Genk is supported by statistical indicators, which will be reviewed further.
In their last five matches, Mechelen has an average ball possession of 52.2%, with 2.8 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Genk's possession is slightly higher at 52.6%, with 1.2 yellows, 9.6 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last three matches, Mechelen played as follows: 08.02.2026 - Mechelen 2-0 Royal Antwerp, 01.02.2026 - Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2-2 Mechelen, 25.01.2026 - Mechelen 1-1 Westerlo. Genk's last three matches were: 08.02.2026 - Genk 2-0 Anderlecht, 01.02.2026 - Dender 1-2 Genk, 29.01.2026 - Genk 2-1 Malmö. The last head-to-head encounter was on 23.11.2025: Genk 0-1 Mechelen.
In their last five matches, Mechelen had over 2.5 goals in only 1 out of 5 games, with under 2.5 in the other four. Genk had over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5, with three low-scoring games. The average number of goals in Mechelen's matches is 2.2, while Genk's is 2.4. Mechelen scores an average of 1.2 goals, Genk - 1.8, and they concede 1 and 0.6 respectively. In the first half, Mechelen had no games with over 1.5 goals, while Genk had 2 out of 5. In the second half, Mechelen had 1 out of 5 over 1.5, Genk had 2 out of 5. Mechelen most frequently scores between 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (29% each), and concedes mostly between 61-75 minutes (50%). Genk scores most often between 76-90 minutes (33%), and concedes in the first 15 minutes (50%). Given these data, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified: both teams have potential for a high-scoring game, especially considering Genk's attacking strength and Mechelen's not-so-reliable defense. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.88.
Both teams average 4.4 corners per match. In the last five games, both Mechelen and Genk had over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.79, and for under, 1.89. Genk is favored in the corner outcome market with odds of 1.98. Overall, considering the average figures and frequency, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical, as both teams regularly deliver a sufficient number of corners and can maintain the pace in this aspect.
Sportwars.net prediction for the Mechelen - Genk match, 13.02.2026 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.88. Correct score: 1-2, odds 7.00.


