Mechelen 1, Gent 3

GENT, Belgium (Interstat) — Gent opened its Belgian First Division A campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over visiting Mechelen on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at a rain-slicked Planet Group Arena. The home side’s superior attacking quality proved decisive, overcoming a stubborn Mechelen defense to start the season with a win. The match followed the statistical pregame projections, though Gent’s margin of victory exceeded the expected outcome. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 Gent win, and its ELO system gave the hosts an 80.10 percent probability of securing three points. The first half was a tense, physical affair with… Read more...