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KV Mechelen vs Gent: Can the hosts turn their home form around?

KV Mechelen, despite their poor recent form, will look to improve their home record against a Gent side that has been inconsistent on the road. The hosts' leaky defence may struggle against Gent's attack, but their home form offers value in the betting market.

KV Mechelen have struggled for form recently, with no wins in their last five games. At home, they've won just two of their last eight, but their home form offers hope - they've lost only once in their last six at home. Their defence has been their undoing, conceding 1.3 goals per game at home this season. However, they've managed to score in four of their last five home games, suggesting they might find the back of the net here.

Gent arrive in good spirits following a draw against Genk, but their away form has been patchy. They've won just one of their last five on the road, drawing two and losing two. Despite this, they've scored in four of their last five away games, suggesting they could pose a threat here. Their defence, however, has been leaky on the road, conceding 1.7 goals per game this season.

Gent will look to control the game with their possession-based style, aiming to exploit Mechelen's defensive vulnerabilities with their prolific attack. Mechelen, meanwhile, will likely look to sit deep and counter, hoping to catch Gent on the break. The key battle could be in midfield, where both teams will look to dictate play. Whichever team can maintain possession and limit the opposition's opportunities will likely emerge victorious.

Both teams have shown an ability to score and concede goals recently, making a high-scoring game likely. However, their recent form and the odds suggest a draw could be the most likely outcome.

Schlüsselpunkte

• Mechelen have conceded 1.3 goals per game at home this season
• Gent have scored in four of their last five away games
• Both teams have won just one of their last five games