Anderlecht vs Mechelen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Anderlecht vs Mechelen

Anderlecht meet Mechelen at Lotto Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 17 May.

Anderlecht look like a spot of value at -130 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Mechelen based on the information available.

Anderlecht played Gent on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Planet Group Arena. Jeremy Taravel's team had just 36% possession and recorded five shots on target, while Leonardo Lopes (own goal) registered the goal.

Mechelen have now lost back-to-back Pro League road games. In their previous league game, Union Saint-Gilloise won 3-0 at Stade Joseph Marien. The Kakkers had one shot on goal and recorded 57% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two teams last clashed at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, with Anderlecht recording the away victory. Overcoming Mechelen by a 2-1 scoreline. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen seven Anderlecht victories, two Mechelen wins and one draw.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Anderlecht	37	14	9	14	53	54	-1	53:54	29
6	Mechelen	37	13	10	14	44	54	-10	44:54	27

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Anderlecht have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. The Purple and White have averaged 51.9% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.1 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 17.3 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Mihajlo Cvetkovic has found the net 5 times, with Adriano Bertaccini, Tristan Degreef and Thorgan Hazard scoring 2 each. Ali Maamar has made the most assists with 2.

KVM have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 8.7 attempts, 2.8 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Frederik Vanderbiest's men average 49.0% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 6.3 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts.

Bouke Boersma has landed 3 goals, Myron van Brederode 2, with Mory Konate and two others scoring 1. Kerim Mrabti, Therence Koudou and Myron van Brederode have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Anderlecht predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Colin Coosemans (GK), Ilay Camara, Mathys Angély, Lucas Hey, Ludwig Augustinsson, Marco Kana, Nathan De Cat, Tristan Degreef, Yari Verschaeren, Adriano Bertaccini, Danylo Sikan.

Mechelen predicted lineup (5-3-2): Nacho Miras (GK), Tommy St. Jago, Bill Antonio, Redouane Halhal, José Marsà, Therence Koudou, Mathis Servais, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Myron van Brederode, Bouke Boersma.

Anderlecht vs Mechelen Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Anderlecht vs Mechelen betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Anderlecht look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -130 that the home team win this Pro League clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

We’re always focused on the Pro League form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Anderlecht vs Mechelen league stats:

• Mechelen have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Mechelen have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Mechelen have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Anderlecht have won 7 of their last 10 games against Mechelen.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Anderlecht can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Anderlecht 2 - 0 Mechelen

We’re taking a chance on Anderlecht to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +700 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adriano Bertaccini to Score +145

Adriano Bertaccini (Anderlecht) has racked up two goals in his past four Pro League home games. We’ll throw a dart at +145 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Adriano Bertaccini Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+145

First

+410

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Corners Prediction

Mechelen Under 4.5 Corners -143

Mechelen have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in two straight away games, with Anderlecht conceding under 4.5 corners in the past four matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Mechelen Team Corners line and this is priced at -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Anderlecht

Total

9.60 4.40 5.20

Home

10.50 6.40 4.10

Away

10.90 4.30 6.60

Mechelen

Total

10.20 4.60 5.60

Home

9.90 4.30 5.60

Away

10.20 4.70 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-114

Anderlecht Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Mechelen Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+700

2

+185

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Anderlecht vs Mechelen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Anderlecht are forecasted to have a 56% chance of triumphing in this Pro League encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -128. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +310 about Mechelen.

Anderlecht -0.75 at -103 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Mechelen, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+280

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+130

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-400

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-103

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

There is +145 available that Adriano Bertaccini finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +410.

Adriano Bertaccini (Anderlecht)

First

+145

Anytime

+410

Danylo Sikan (Anderlecht)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Thorgan Hazard (Anderlecht)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Mihajlo Cvetkovic (Anderlecht)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Benito Raman (Mechelen)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Keano Vanrafelghem (Mechelen)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Bouke Boersma (Mechelen)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Yari Verschaeren (Anderlecht)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Tristan Degreef (Anderlecht)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Myron Van Brederode (Mechelen)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Hassane Bandé (Mechelen)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Mathis Servais (Mechelen)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Nathan De Cat (Anderlecht)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Bill Antonio (Mechelen)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Maksim Kireev (Mechelen)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Kerim Mrabti (Mechelen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Enric Llansana (Anderlecht)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Bilal Bafdili (Mechelen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Mihajlo Ilic (Anderlecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Ilay Camara (Anderlecht)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Mory Konaté (Mechelen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Fredrik Hammar (Mechelen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Marco Kana (Anderlecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Anderlecht have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Mechelen have not won in the past five away matches. The Kakkers have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

The past meeting at Lotto Park saw Anderlecht defeat Mechelen 3-1. We’ve seen the past 7 H2H matches at Lotto Park involve four Anderlecht wins. There have also been two draws and one Mechelen victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Anderlecht Home Stats		4-2-4	3.00	1.60	1.40	7	3	7	3
Mechelen Away Stats		2-2-6	3.40	1.10	2.30	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Anderlecht vs Mechelen Lineups & Team News

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