KVC Westerlo

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KV Mechelen

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

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

There’s a reasonable prospect that three goals or more will be scored when Westerlo go up against Mechelen. On this basis, we’ll side with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and the odds of 1.60 are really appealing.

3-2 Win for Westerlo in Last H2H Clash

Westerlo won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing Mechelen at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. In the past 9 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. Mechelen have won five games and Westerlo three.

First Division A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Westerlo logo Westerlo 39 13 11 15 69 65 4 69:65 32
3 Mechelen logo Mechelen 39 12 13 14 60 55 5 60:55 30
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Westerlo – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Westerlo have had 42.6% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.3 corners.

Matija Frigan and Griffin Yow are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Isa Sakamoto has 2. Dogucan Haspolat is the top assists maker on 2.

Mechelen – Last 10 League Games

KVM have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 5.4 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Kakkers average 51.0% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Benito Raman and Lion Lauberbach have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Nikola Storm on 2. Bill Antonio has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Westerlo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal (GK), Bryan Reynolds, Luka Vuskovic, Amando Lapage, Tuur Rommens, Dogucan Haspolat, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Isa Sakamoto, Thomas Van Den Keybus, Josimar Alcocer, Matija Frigan.

Mechelen confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Ortwin de Wolf (GK), Stephen Welsh, Bas van den Eynden, Toon Raemaekers, Rafik Belghali, Jose Marsa, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Nikola Storm, Lion Lauberbach.

Expert First Division A Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Westerlo vs Mechelen league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Westerlo games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Westerlo games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Westerlo games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mechelen games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Mechelen games.

Westerlo vs Mechelen Prediction

The two First Division A sides can combine to score three goals or more. We are therefore going to play Over 2.5 Goals at 1.60 in the expectation that we can land a solid return if our prediction is correct.

If you’re anticipating a few goals to be scored, there’s the option to back Over 3.5 Goals at larger odds. There’s the opportunity to celebrate when both teams score, with four or more needed in total.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 62.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Griffin Yow to Score 4.10 bet365 logo

Griffin Yow (Westerlo) has scored two goals in his past four First Division A matches. We’ll throw a dart at 4.10 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Corners Prediction

Westerlo Under 5.5 Corners 1.75 bet365 logo

Westerlo have had under 5.5 corners in two consecutive games, with Mechelen conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past four matches. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Westerlo to fall short and you can get odds of 1.75.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Westerlo Logo Westerlo
Total
10.10 4.80 5.30
Home
11.20 6.40 4.80
Away
11.10 5.30 5.80
Mechelen Logo Mechelen
Total
10.00 5.40 4.60
Home
7.90 5.20 2.70
Away
11.90 6.20 5.70

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Westerlo vs Mechelen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair

Westerlo are the shortest price to win this First Division A game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 41% probability due to their 2.45 betting odds. Mechelen are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.63.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at 1.44.

Should you want to back Westerlo to win this First Division A match, then there is 1.80 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Mechelen chalked at 1.91.

Matija Frigan Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Matija Frigan to find the net anytime can get 2.70, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of 5.80.

Player Goals

Matija Frigan (Westerlo)
First
5.80
Anytime
2.70
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Benito Raman (Mechelen)
First
5.80
Anytime
2.80
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Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo)
First
7.50
Anytime
3.45
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Patrick Pflücke (Mechelen)
First
7.50
Anytime
3.45
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Team Stats

Westerlo logo Westerlo League Stats

Mechelen logo Mechelen League Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Westerlo vs Mechelen team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

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

Westerlo vs Mechelen Lineups

Westerlo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Mechelen Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Westerlo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

99 Andreas Jungdal
22 Bryan Reynolds 44 Luka Vuskovic 73 Amando Lapage 25 Tuur Rommens
34 Dogucan Haspolat 15 Serhiy Sydorchuk
13 Isa Sakamoto 39 T. Van Den 77 Josimar Alcocer
9 Matija Frigan
1 Ortwin de Wolf
21 Stephen Welsh 29 Bas van den Eynden 4 Toon Raemaekers
17 Rafik Belghali 3 Jose Marsa
19 Kerim Mrabti 33 Fredrik Hammar 16 Rob Schoofs 11 Nikola Storm
20 Lion Lauberbach

Mechelen Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Westerlo Substitutes

  • 7A. Sayyadmanesh
  • 10Alfie Devine
  • 17Raf Smekens
  • 18Griffin Yow
  • 19Islam Slimani
  • 30Koen Van Langendonck
  • 33Roman Neustaedter
  • 40Emin Bayram
  • 46Arthur Piedfort

Mechelen Substitutes

  • 8Mory Konate
  • 10P. Nosakhare Dahl
  • 14Benito Raman
  • 22Nacho Miras
  • 27Keano Vanrafelghem
  • 35Bilal Bafdili
  • 36Elton Yeboah
  • 38Bill Antonio
  • 77Patrick Pflucke

Previous Westerlo Lineups

23 Apr First Division A
Mechelen 2-3 Westerlo
20 Apr First Division A
Standard Liège 1-1 Westerlo
12 Apr First Division A
Westerlo 2-2 Charleroi
06 Apr First Division A
Westerlo 2-2 OH Leuven
31 Mar First Division A
Dender 1-0 Westerlo
17 Mar First Division A
Beerschot 1-2 Westerlo

Previous Mechelen Lineups

23 Apr First Division A
Mechelen 2-3 Westerlo
20 Apr First Division A
Charleroi 3-0 Mechelen
13 Apr First Division A
Mechelen 1-1 OH Leuven
05 Apr First Division A
Mechelen 5-2 Dender
30 Mar First Division A
Standard Liège 2-2 Mechelen
17 Mar First Division A
Mechelen 2-1 Dender

Injuries & Suspensions

Westerlo Injury Table

Type Name Info
Jordan Bos Hamstring
Bakary Haidara Other
Fernand Goure Knee

Mechelen Injury Table

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

Belgium FlagFirst Division A Table

First Division A Playoff Conference League Group Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Charleroi 39 15 10 14 53:45 37
2 Westerlo 39 13 11 15 69:65 32
3 Mechelen 39 12 13 14 60:55 30
4 Dender 39 11 11 17 51:70 28
5 OH Leuven 39 9 18 12 38:50 27
6 Standard Liège 39 10 15 14 27:43 26
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Charleroi 19 10 4 5 30:16 34
2 OH Leuven 20 7 10 3 25:19 31
3 Mechelen 20 7 8 5 40:27 29
4 Westerlo 19 7 7 5 40:30 28
5 Standard Liège 20 7 7 6 15:15 28
6 Dender 19 7 6 6 23:20 27