Westerlo vs Mechelen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Apr 2025

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

There’s a reasonable prospect that three goals or more will be scored when Westerlo go up against Mechelen. On this basis, we’ll side with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and the odds of -167 are really appealing.

3-2 Win for Westerlo in Last H2H Clash

Westerlo won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing Mechelen at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. In the past 9 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. Mechelen have won five games and Westerlo three.

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

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3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Westerlo have had 42.6% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.3 corners.

Matija Frigan and Griffin Yow are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Isa Sakamoto has 2. Dogucan Haspolat is the top assists maker on 2.

KVM have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 5.4 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Kakkers average 51.0% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Benito Raman and Lion Lauberbach have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Nikola Storm on 2. Bill Antonio has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Westerlo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal (GK), Bryan Reynolds, Luka Vuskovic, Amando Lapage, Tuur Rommens, Dogucan Haspolat, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Isa Sakamoto, Thomas Van Den Keybus, Josimar Alcocer, Matija Frigan.

Mechelen confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Ortwin de Wolf (GK), Stephen Welsh, Bas van den Eynden, Toon Raemaekers, Rafik Belghali, Jose Marsa, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Nikola Storm, Lion Lauberbach.

Westerlo vs Mechelen Prediction & Betting Tips

The two Pro League sides can combine to score three goals or more. We are therefore going to play Over 2.5 Goals at -167 in the expectation that we can land a solid return if our prediction is correct.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Westerlo vs Mechelen league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Westerlo games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Westerlo games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Westerlo games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mechelen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Mechelen games.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 62.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re anticipating a few goals to be scored, there’s the option to back Over 3.5 Goals at larger odds. There’s the opportunity to celebrate when both teams score, with four or more needed in total.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Westerlo 2 - 1 Mechelen

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Westerlo to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Griffin Yow to Score +310

Griffin Yow (Westerlo) has scored two goals in his past four First Division A matches. We’ll throw a dart at +310 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Griffin Yow Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Westerlo Under 5.5 Corners -133

Westerlo have had under 5.5 corners in two consecutive games, with Mechelen conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past four matches. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Westerlo to fall short and you can get odds of -133.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Westerlo

Total

10.10 4.80 5.30

Home

11.20 6.40 4.80

Away

11.10 5.30 5.80

Mechelen

Total

10.00 5.40 4.60

Home

7.90 5.20 2.70

Away

11.90 6.20 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-138

Under 10.5

-100

Westerlo Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Mechelen Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+575

2

+130

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Westerlo 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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair

Westerlo are the shortest price to win this First Division A game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 41% probability due to their +145 betting odds. Mechelen are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +162.5.

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

Should you want to back Westerlo to win this Pro League match, then there is -125 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Mechelen chalked at -110.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+260

2

+162.5

Half-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+150

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-350

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-114

2 Hcp 0.0

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-225

No

+162.5

Matija Frigan Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Matija Frigan to find the net anytime can get +170, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +480.

Matija Frigan (Westerlo)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Benito Raman (Mechelen)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Patrick Pflücke (Mechelen)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Lion Lauberbach (Mechelen)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Bill Antonio (Mechelen)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Griffin Yow (Westerlo)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Petter Nosakhare Dahl (Mechelen)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Rob Schoofs (Mechelen)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Raf Smekens (Westerlo)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Kerim Mrabti (Mechelen)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Alfie Devine (Westerlo)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Thomas Van den Keybus (Westerlo)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Geoffrey Hairemans (Mechelen)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Josimar Alcócer (Westerlo)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Dogucan Haspolat (Westerlo)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Sergiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Bas Van den Eynden (Mechelen)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Bilal Bafdili (Mechelen)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Nikola Storm (Mechelen)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Jordan Bos (Westerlo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Roman Neustädter (Westerlo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Arthur Piedfort (Westerlo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Tuur Rommens (Westerlo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Mohammed Aziz Ouattara (Mechelen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Bryan Reynolds (Westerlo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Rafik Belghali (Mechelen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Luka Vuskovic (Westerlo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

José Marsà (Mechelen)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Westerlo vs Mechelen Lineups & Team News

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