Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Feb 2026

Pro League Betting Preview: Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp

Mechelen clash with Royal Antwerp at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, with kick-off set for 13:15 on Sunday 8 February.

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Mechelen and Antwerp might play out a low-scoring contest and we’re happy to take the odds of -127.

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Mechelen drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against OH Leuven at King Power at Den Dreef. Frederik Vanderbiest's side had 53% of possession and seven shots on target, with Mathis Servais and Keano Vanrafelghem scoring one goal apiece.

Royal Antwerp got the win in their previous game. A 4-0 victory occurred on the road at Jan Breydel Stadion when playing Cercle Brugge. The Reds had nine shots on goal and enjoyed 70% possession, while Christopher Scott, Vincent Janssen, Yuto Tsunashima and Thibo Somers found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw RAFC claim a 2-1 home win over Mechelen at Bosuil Stadion. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five Mechelen wins, three RAFC victories and two draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Mechelen	23	8	9	6	28	26	2	28:26	33
9	Royal Antwerp	23	8	6	9	28	24	4	28:24	30

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KVM have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Kakkers have averaged 51.9% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Therence Koudou is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Mathis Servais, Keano Vanrafelghem, Kerim Mrabti and Fredrik Hammar each have 1. Leading assistor is Mathis Servais with 3.

RAFC have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.0 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.8 goals. Joseph Oosting's team average 47.8% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Vincent Janssen got 5 goals, Thibo Somers notched 3, while Christopher Scott and two other players scored 2. Vincent Janssen has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Nacho Miras (GK), Tommy St. Jago, Ian Struyf, José Marsà, Mory Konaté, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Myron van Brederode, Maksim Kireev, Bouke Boersma.

Royal Antwerp predicted lineup (3-4-3): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Kiki Kouyaté, Yuto Tsunashima, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Thibo Somers, Andreas Verstraeten, Dennis Praet, Daam Foulon, Gerard Vandeplas, Christopher Scott, Vincent Janssen.

Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re more than happy with odds of -127 when it comes to betting Under 2.5 Goals, with this price standing out for the Pro League encounter. The teams might not net too many between them.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Pro League form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 KVM games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 KVM games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 KVM games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 RAFC games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 RAFC games on the road.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mechelen 1 - 1 Royal Antwerp

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +430. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thibo Somers to Score +410

Thibo Somers (RAFC) has managed two goals in his past five Pro League games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +410.

Latest Thibo Somers Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Royal Antwerp Over 4.5 Corners -114

Royal Antwerp have gone over 4.5 corners in 4 of their past 5 games, while the previous four Mechelen matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. There are odds of -114 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think RAFC can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mechelen

Total

10.80 5.20 5.60

Home

10.30 5.10 5.20

Away

11.30 4.90 6.40

Royal Antwerp

Total

9.70 4.40 5.30

Home

10.60 4.90 5.70

Away

8.40 3.50 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-116

Mechelen Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-102

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+650

2

+120

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Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp 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.

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Pro League encounter and you can get +148 that Mechelen win and +185 that Royal Antwerp triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +220.

If Mechelen only draw with RAFC, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +108 if they’re able to land a victory.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+220

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+115

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-303

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

-104

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-127

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

Favourite Vincent Janssen is priced at +430 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +180.

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

First

+180

Anytime

+430

Myron Van Brederode (KVM)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Kerim Mrabti (KVM)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Anthony Valencia (RAFC)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Bilal Bafdili (KVM)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Mory Konaté (KVM)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Mahamadou Diawara (RAFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Isaac Babadi (RAFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Fredrik Hammar (KVM)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Geoffrey Hairemans (RAFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Tommy St. Jago (KVM)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mauricio Benítez (RAFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Kiki Kouyaté (RAFC)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mechelen have not lost at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne in the past three matches. Frederik Vanderbiest's side have racked up six draws, two wins and two losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

RAFC have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Mechelen drew 1-1 with RAFC when they last met at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. Mechelen have won three of the previous 6 H2H games at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, with RAFC getting one victory along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mechelen Home Stats		2-6-2	2.10	1.00	1.10	2	8	7	3
Royal Antwerp Away Stats		3-2-5	1.60	0.80	0.80	1	9	1	9

• 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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Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp Lineups & Team News

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