Anderlecht vs Mechelen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jan 2025

We’re Expecting Anderlecht to Win

We’re confident in the chances of Anderlecht when they clash with Mechelen, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -118 that the favourites claim a victory.

3-1 Win for Anderlecht in Pair’s Previous Clash

Anderlecht have suffered back-to-back home defeats. In their last game, they beat Kortrijk 2-0 on the road at Guldensporenstadion. The Purple and White managed three shots on target and enjoyed 66% possession, with Thorgan Hazard and Cesar Huerta scoring one goal each.

Mechelen have been defeated in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, they were turned over 2-1 by Genk. Besnik Hasi's team had 48% of possession and two shots on goal, with Benito Raman on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Anderlecht boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with Mechelen. Their last encounter saw Anderlecht enjoy a 3-1 away victory at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Anderlecht victories and two Mechelen wins. There have also been three draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Mechelen	2	1	1	0	3	2	1	3:2	4
3	Anderlecht	1	1	0	0	5	2	3	5:2	3

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Anderlecht have had 58.1% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.1 corners.

Kasper Dolberg is the top scorer with 9 goals, while Yari Verschaeren and Anders Dreyer both have 2. Anders Dreyer is the top assists maker with 3.

KVM have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Kakkers average 56.9% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Benito Raman has landed 5 goals, Ahmed Touba 2, with Rob Schoofs and two others scoring 1. Geoffry Hairemans has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Anderlecht confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Mads Kikkenborg (GK), Adryelson, Leander Dendoncker, Jan-Carlo Simic, Killian Sardella, Mats Rits, Yari Verschaeren, Moussa N'Diaye, Thorgan Hazard, Keisuke Goto, Cesar Huerta.

Mechelen confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Ortwin de Wolf (GK), Toon Raemaekers, Stephen Welsh, Ahmed Touba, Rafik Belghali, Rob Schoofs, Fredrik Hammar, Jose Marsa, Aziz Mohammed, Kerim Mrabti, Benito Raman.

Anderlecht vs Mechelen Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s every chance that Anderlecht can get the upper hand in this Pro League game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of -118 look too good to resist.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Anderlecht vs Mechelen league stats:

• Anderlecht have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Anderlecht have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Mechelen have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Mechelen have lost their last 2 games.

Anderlecht to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you’re expecting Anderlecht to win but also think they’ll keep a clean sheet, then it stands to reason to back the bigger odds on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Anderlecht 2 - 1 Mechelen

Our prediction for the correct score is Anderlecht to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Mechelen Under 4.5 Corners -138

Mechelen have not covered the 4.5 corners line in three straight games, while Anderlecht have conceded an average of 3.60 corners in the past 5 home games. There’s everything to like about the Mechelen Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Anderlecht

Total

10.20 5.10 5.10

Home

9.30 5.30 4.00

Away

11.80 5.10 6.70

Mechelen

Total

10.90 5.50 5.40

Home

8.30 4.00 4.30

Away

12.40 4.70 7.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-150

Anderlecht Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Mechelen Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+575

2

+160

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Anderlecht vs Mechelen Odds

For this First Division A match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Anderlecht are the +125 favourite to win and that means a 44% chance of winning. Mechelen are regarded as the least likely winner at +220.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+230

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+110

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-300

X2

-163

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Anderlecht vs Mechelen Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Anderlecht vs Mechelen team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

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