KV Mechelen

Football Belgian First Division A Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne Sat 5 Apr 02:45

FCV Dender EH

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Mechelen Look Set to Land the Spoils

There’s every chance that Mechelen can get the upper hand over Dender and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of 1.87 look too good to resist.

2-1 Win for Mechelen in Last H2H Clash

Mechelen played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Stade Maurice Dufrasne against Standard Liège. The Kakkers had four shots on target and enjoyed 68% possession, while Patrick Pflucke and Keano Vanrafelghem scored one goal each.

Dender have lost five straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 1-0 home win over Westerlo at Van Roy Stadium. Vincent Euvrard's team had ten shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession, with an own goal proving to be decisive.

It was a 2-1 home win for Mechelen at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne when they last played Dender.

First Division A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Mechelen logo Mechelen 36 11 11 14 57 53 4 57:53 25
5 Dender logo Dender 36 10 10 16 44 66 -22 44:66 24
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Mechelen – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. KVM have had 52.0% possession and 5.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 11.2 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.7 corners.

Benito Raman is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Patrick Pflucke, Keano Vanrafelghem, Daam Foulon and Geoffry Hairemans each have 1. Bill Antonio has made the most assists with 4.

Dender – Last 10 League Games

Dender have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 8.1 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. The Kadavers average 45.9% possession, 4.9 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.8 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Bruny Nsimba has scored 2 goals, followed by Lennard Hens, Aurelien Scheidler, Mohamed Berte and David Hrncar on 1. Fabio Ferraro is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ortwin de Wolf (GK), Rafik Belghali, Stephen Welsh, Ahmed Touba, Jose Marsa, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Patrick Pflucke, Geoffry Hairemans, Nikola Storm, Lion Lauberbach.

Dender confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Michael Verrips (GK), Gilles Ruyssen, Kobe Cools, Bryan Goncalves, Malcolm Viltard, Nathan Rodes, Noah Mbamba, Fabio Ferraro, Roman Kvet, Aurelien Scheidler, Bruny Nsimba.

Expert First Division A Analysis

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Mechelen vs Dender league stats:

  • Dender have lost all of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Dender have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Dender have lost their last 5 games on the road.

Mechelen vs Dender Prediction

Mechelen are priced at 1.87 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a First Division A win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.

Those that feel bullish when it comes to KVM delivering a big win can find some big priced alternatives on the Asian Handicap. Choose your line and secure a larger potential return.

Mechelen to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Mechelen To Win @ 1.87 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Published 07:37, 03 April 2025

Corners Prediction

Mechelen Under 5.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

Mechelen have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight games, with Dender conceding under 5.5 corners in the past seven away matches. We advise betting on the 1.67 that Mechelen won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Mechelen Logo Mechelen
Total
9.00 5.30 3.70
Home
8.50 5.20 3.30
Away
12.10 5.90 6.20
Dender Logo Dender
Total
9.50 4.90 4.60
Home
9.10 4.10 5.00
Away
8.40 4.50 3.90

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Mechelen vs Dender Odds

The bookies have Mechelen at 1.80 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 56% likely to win this First Division A match according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Dender are trading at 4.10.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.68.

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Team Stats

Mechelen logo Mechelen Stats

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Full time Result

  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Mechelen vs Dender team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest First Division A squads.

Mechelen vs Dender Lineups

Mechelen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Dender Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Mechelen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Ortwin de Wolf
17 Rafik Belghali 21 Stephen Welsh 6 Ahmed Touba 3 Jose Marsa
33 Fredrik Hammar 16 Rob Schoofs
77 Patrick Pflucke 7 Geoffry Hairemans 11 Nikola Storm
20 Lion Lauberbach
34 Michael Verrips
22 Gilles Ruyssen 21 Kobe Cools 4 Bryan Goncalves 24 Malcolm Viltard
18 Nathan Rodes 17 Noah Mbamba 88 Fabio Ferraro 16 Roman Kvet
11 Aurelien Scheidler 77 Bruny Nsimba

Dender Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Mechelen Substitutes

  • 8Mory Konate
  • 10P. Nosakhare Dahl
  • 14Benito Raman
  • 19Kerim Mrabti
  • 22Nacho Miras
  • 27Keano Vanrafelghem
  • 32Aziz Mohammed
  • 35Bilal Bafdili
  • 38Bill Antonio

Dender Substitutes

  • 7Ridwane M'barki
  • 10Lennard Hens
  • 13Julien Devriendt
  • 19Jordan Attah Kadiri
  • 20David Hrncar
  • 23Desmond Acquah
  • 29Thomas Holmes
  • 53Dembo Sylla
  • 90Mohamed Berte

Previous Mechelen Lineups

30 Mar First Division A
Standard Liège 2-2 Mechelen
17 Mar First Division A
Mechelen 2-1 Dender
09 Mar First Division A
Charleroi 0-1 Mechelen
02 Mar First Division A
Beerschot 1-0 Mechelen
22 Feb First Division A
Mechelen 1-1 Sint-Truiden
16 Feb First Division A
Union S-G 0-1 Mechelen

Previous Dender Lineups

31 Mar First Division A
Dender 1-0 Westerlo
17 Mar First Division A
Mechelen 2-1 Dender
09 Mar First Division A
Dender 0-1 Genk
02 Mar First Division A
Union S-G 4-1 Dender
22 Feb First Division A
Dender 0-0 Beerschot
15 Feb First Division A
OH Leuven 3-2 Dender

Injuries & Suspensions

Mechelen Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Dender Injury Table

Type Name Info
Gilles Ruyssen Yellow cards
Karol Fila Knee
Danny Fofana Other

Belgium FlagFirst Division A Table

First Division A Playoff Conference League Group Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Charleroi 36 13 9 14 47:41 30
2 OH Leuven 36 9 18 9 37:41 27
3 Westerlo 36 11 11 14 60:59 26
4 Mechelen 36 11 11 14 57:53 25
5 Dender 36 10 10 16 44:66 24
6 Standard Liège 36 10 13 13 27:42 24
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Charleroi 18 9 4 5 26:13 31
2 OH Leuven 18 7 10 1 24:15 31
3 Mechelen 18 7 6 5 39:26 27
4 Standard Liège 18 7 6 5 15:14 27
5 Westerlo 18 6 7 5 36:28 25
6 Dender 18 6 6 6 18:20 24