An interesting fixture is on the cards as Mechelen welcome Royal Antwerp to Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne on Friday, 13 December. View our free Mechelen vs Antwerp predictions below.
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Mechelen vs Antwerp predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in seven of Mechelen's last eight matches.
- Each of Antwerp's last four league games featured goals at both ends.
- Mechelen came out on top the last two times these teams clashed.
- At least three goals were scored in each of Mechelen's last four league matches.
Correct score prediction: Mechelen 2-1 Antwerp
Mechelen have put in some impressive results at home, winning six of their last eight matches at Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne. Given that they were the victors in their last two clashes with Antwerp, we are backing the hosts to claim all the spoils.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Antwerp are bookies' favourites
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Royal Antwerp have managed one win in their last four matches across all competitions, and that victory came on penalties. Jonas De Roeck's troops have been one of the best teams in the First Division A this season. They are fourth at the time of writing with 27 points from 17 league matches.
Ahead of this clash, Antwerp are the expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 40% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Mechelen's last four league matches went north of the 2.5-goal threshold. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Antwerp avoid a third consecutive defeat?
Despite being the underdogs, Mechelen were the victors in their last two skirmishes with Royal Antwerp. They are also unbeaten in the last three clashes between these sides.
Belgium First Division A 24/08/24
Antwerp
KV Mechelen
Belgium First Division A 17/02/24
Antwerp
KV Mechelen
Belgium First Division A 30/09/23
KV Mechelen
Antwerp
Belgium Super Cup 23/07/23
Antwerp
KV Mechelen
Belgium Cup 30/04/23
KV Mechelen
Antwerp
Mechelen preview: A fair few absentees
Nikola Storm and Mory Konate both have knee injuries; Daam Foulon is out with a hamstring injury; Zinho Vanheusden has an illness, and Jules Van Cleemput has a muscular problem. All are expected to be out for Mechelen this weekend.
Predicted lineup: De Wolf (GK), Raemaekers, Van den Eynden, Touba, Pflucke, Mohammed, Schoofs, Marsa, Hairemans, Mrabti & Lauberbach.
Belgium First Division A 10/05/25
D
Standard Liege
0
KV Mechelen
0
Belgium First Division A 03/05/25
W
OH Leuven
1
KV Mechelen
2
Belgium First Division A 26/04/25
D
Westerlo
2
KV Mechelen
2
Belgium First Division A 22/04/25
L
Westerlo
3
KV Mechelen
2
Belgium First Division A 19/04/25
L
Charleroi
3
KV Mechelen
0
Antwerp preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Vincent Janssen will miss this game due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while Christopher Scott (knee), Mahamadou Doumbia (back) and Bjorn Engels (hamstring) will be unavailable due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Bataille, Alderweireld, Bosch, Costa, Corbanie, Praet, Chery, Balikwisha, Ondrejka & Kerk.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
W
Gent
0
Antwerp
3
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
L
Anderlecht
3
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Genk
0
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
D
Genk
1
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
D
Anderlecht
0
Antwerp
0
Player to watch: Benito Raman
Benito Raman has been nothing short of impressive for Mechelen in recent weeks, as he has scored seven times in his last eight appearances across all competitions. The former Anderlecht forward has scored in four consecutive First Division A games and will look to extend that streak on Friday night.