Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2025

Pro League Betting Preview: Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen

Royal Antwerp host Mechelen in this Belgian Pro League match at Bosuil Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 24 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

KVM Look Value for This Clash

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Mechelen +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -118. They should be able to avoid a loss against Antwerp and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash

Royal Antwerp drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Charleroi at Stade du Pays de Charleroi. The Reds had 48% possession and managed five shots on target, with Farouck Adekami scoring the goal.

Mechelen drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne ended 1-1 against Gent. Frederik Vanderbiest's men enjoyed 50% of possession, while Bilal Bafdili was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Mechelen have avoided defeat against RAFC in the past four games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Mechelen victories and three RAFC wins. There have also been two draws.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Mechelen	4	2	2	0	5	3	2	5:3	8
7	Royal Antwerp	4	1	3	0	6	4	2	6:4	6

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. RAFC have had 48.4% possession and 3.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorers Michel Ange Balikwisha and Tjaronn Chery have found the net 3 times, with Farouck Adekami scoring 2. The leading assistors have been Mahamadou Doumbia and Michel Ange Balikwisha with 2.

KVM have won 3, lost 1 and drawn 6, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. The Kakkers average 50.5% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Lion Lauberbach has scored 3 goals, followed by Rob Schoofs and Nikola Storm on 2. Benito Raman, Bilal Bafdili and Kerim Mrabti have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Royal Antwerp predicted lineup (3-5-2): Senne Lammens (GK), Yuto Tsunashima, Rosen Bozhinov, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Thibo Somers, Michel Ange Balikwisha, Dennis Praet, Mahamadou Doumbia, Daam Foulon, Farouck Adekami, Vincent Janssen.

Mechelen predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Ortwin De Wolf (GK), Therence Koudou, Redouane Halhal, José Marsà, Patrick Pflucke, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Tommy St. Jago, Bilal Bafdili, Lion Lauberbach, Benito Raman.

Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Mechelen seem like a great wager on the Asian Handicap for this Pro League encounter. Betting the visitors at +0.5 at -118 looks like the path to a return, with plenty of value in this price.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Pro League stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by KVM in 9 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by KVM in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by RAFC in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by RAFC in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by RAFC in 4 consecutive games against KVM.

KVM +0.5 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Royal Antwerp 1 - 1 Mechelen

There are attractive odds of +575 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Farouck Adekami Under 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Farouck Adekami (RAFC) is available at -154 to fail to register a shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Farouck Adekami Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-154

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Michel-Ange Balikwisha to Score +310

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (RAFC) has racked up four goals in his past nine Pro League matches on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +310.

Latest Michel-Ange Balikwisha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-164

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in eight straight Royal Antwerp games, while there has been an average of 7.80 corners in the last five matches involving Mechelen. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -137 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Royal Antwerp

Total

7.50 3.00 4.50

Home

8.30 4.60 3.70

Away

8.30 2.90 5.40

Mechelen

Total

9.60 5.10 4.50

Home

8.30 6.10 2.20

Away

11.30 4.70 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-137

Royal Antwerp Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Mechelen Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+650

2

+170

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Royal Antwerp 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest RAFC Victory

The bookmakers have Royal Antwerp at -108 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 52% chance of winning this Pro League clash based on the betting odds. Mechelen are the underdogs at +245 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, RAFC are -217 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Mechelen being priced up at +148 with the same money back guarantee.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -164.

No matter what Pro League match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+290

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+130

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-400

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-105

2 Hcp +0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+114

Vincent Janssen Top of First Goalscorer List

Vincent Janssen is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +420. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +145.

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

First

+145

Anytime

+420

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

First

+190

Anytime

+510

Benito Raman (KVM)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Lion Lauberbach (KVM)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (RAFC)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Gyrano Kerk (RAFC)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Patrick Pflücke (KVM)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Bilal Bafdili (KVM)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Bill Antonio (KVM)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Rob Schoofs (KVM)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Kerim Mrabti (KVM)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Rosen Bozhinov (RAFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Mory Konaté (KVM)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Mahamadou Doumbia (RAFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Lovro Cvek (KVM)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Mauricio Benítez (RAFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Fredrik Hammar (KVM)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Elton Yeboah (KVM)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Vincent Janssen (RAFC)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+160

Benito Raman (KVM)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Gerard Vandeplas (RAFC)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Lion Lauberbach (KVM)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-132

Farouck Adekami (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-154

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-164

Patrick Pflücke (KVM)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-182

Bilal Bafdili (KVM)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Thibo Somers (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Rob Schoofs (KVM)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-227

Christopher Scott (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Bill Antonio (KVM)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-270

Kerim Mrabti (KVM)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-270

Dennis Praet (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-333

Mahamadou Doumbia (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-357

Mory Konaté (KVM)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-400

Mauricio Benítez (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-435

Fredrik Hammar (KVM)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-476

Rosen Bozhinov (RAFC)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-714

Lovro Cvek (KVM)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Elton Yeboah (KVM)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Six of Past Ten RAFC Home Games Have Been Defeats

RAFC have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Mechelen have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous five matches. Frederik Vanderbiest's men have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

In the last meeting at Bosuil Stadion, Mechelen defeated RAFC by a 1-0 scoreline. The H2H record for the previous 6 games at Bosuil Stadion shows that both teams have three wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Royal Antwerp Home Stats		1-3-6	3.00	1.10	1.90	6	4	7	3
Mechelen Away Stats		4-4-2	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	5	5

• 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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Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen Lineups & Team News

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