Mechelen vs Dender Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Mar 2025

We’re going for a straight pick on Mechelen when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Dender, with odds of -119 currently available.

Mechelen won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Charleroi at Stade du Pays de Charleroi. Frederik Vanderbiest's team recorded just 33% possession and had six shots on target, with a very early Benito Raman goal proving to be the winner.

Dender have lost four straight road games. Most recently, they lost 1-0 at home to Genk at Van Roy Stadium. The Denderleeuw club had just 39% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw Mechelen land a 5-2 away victory over Dender at Van Roy Stadium.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Mechelen	23	8	9	6	28	26	2	28:26	33
16	Dender	23	3	8	12	18	36	-18	18:36	17

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KVM have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. The Kakkers have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 3.2 corners.

Benito Raman has 6 goals, with Geoffry Hairemans scoring 1. Rob Schoofs is the leading assists maker with 2.

Dender have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 7.2 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Vincent Euvrard's side average 46.3% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.6 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Bruny Nsimba got 3 goals, Aurelien Scheidler notched 2, while Mohamed Berte and two other players scored 1. Fabio Ferraro has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ortwin de Wolf (GK), Rafik Belghali, Ahmed Touba, Stephen Welsh, Daam Foulon, Patrick Pflucke, Fredrik Hammar, Kerim Mrabti, Geoffry Hairemans, Benito Raman, Nikola Storm.

Dender confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Michael Verrips (GK), Thomas Holmes, Kobe Cools, Bryan Goncalves, Dembo Sylla, Roman Kvet, Nathan Rodes, Malcolm Viltard, Fabio Ferraro, Bruny Nsimba, Aurelien Scheidler.

Mechelen vs Dender Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Mechelen will have the edge in this Pro League clash, then you can back the home team at -119. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Mechelen vs Dender league stats:

• Dender have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Dender have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Dender have lost their last 4 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.3% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you expect KVM to win but also concede at least once, then it stands to reason that the Result + BTTS Yes selection provides a nice betting option at a bigger price.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mechelen 2 - 1 Dender

Our prediction for the correct score is Mechelen 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

Under 9.5 Corners -125

The past 5 Mechelen home games have featured 5.80 corners on average. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back the teams to go under the Total Corners line at a price of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mechelen

Total

10.40 4.90 5.50

Home

9.50 4.90 4.60

Away

12.20 5.50 6.70

Dender

Total

8.50 3.20 5.30

Home

7.40 3.10 4.30

Away

8.60 3.10 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-130

Mechelen Corners

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-164

Dender Corners

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-149

X

+550

2

+148

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Mechelen vs Dender Odds

For this First Division A match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Mechelen are the -106 favourite to win and that means a 52% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +285 about Dender.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Pro League matches, with the football betting sites offering Mechelen at -250 and Dender are priced at +170 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+240

2

+285

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+125

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-333

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-100

Mechelen vs Dender Lineups & Team News

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

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Pro League squads.

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