Gent vs KV Mechelen Prediction: Gent to return to winning ways

Ghelamco Arena will host round 7 of the Jupiler Pro League between Gent and KV Mechelen. Heading into this game, the two teams are coming off a strong performance. How will they approach this one?

Gent's last league game came against Antwerp, and they drew 1-1. In that encounter, Sven Kums put Gent in the lead, but a 30th-minute Tjarron Chery was all Antwerp needed to take a point. However, heading into this game, Gent have a level of play, winning four of their last five encounters while drawing one. Gent have 7 points in the lead this season, leaving them seated 12th in the standings.

KV Mechelen's last league encounter was against Charleroi, and this team won 5-2. In that encounter, Nikola Storm scored twice for KV Mechelen, while Kerim Mrabti, Rob Schoofs, and Benito Raman all got on the scoresheet. In the meantime, KV Mechelen have just two wins in their last seven matches, losing three others with two draws. In the league standings, KV Mechelen have 8 points, scoring ten goals and conceding ten. 

The two teams are coming off strong results, and this game should be another one they will look to take maximum points. KV Mechelen might struggle on the road, but Gent has been strong lately with good unbeaten results. While the home team will have much to give to secure a win after a tough game against Antwerp, KV Mechelen are expected to net here after scoring five past Charleroi last time out.