Het Kuipje Stadium will host Westerlo vs Mechelen on Friday, 20 December, as both teams battle for three valuable points. View our free predictions for this First Division A game below.
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Westerlo vs Mechelen predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Mechelen conceded first in five of their last seven matches.
- Westerlo opened the scoring in six of the last eight clashes between these teams.
- At least three goals were scored in nine of the last 11 encounters between Westerlo and Mechelen.
- Both teams have no clean sheets in their last four respective games.
Correct score prediction: Westerlo 2-1 Mechelen
While Westerlo are undefeated in their last four fine games (W3, D1), Mechelen suffered five defeats in their last six matches away from home. With that in mind, we are leaning towards the hosts for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Westerlo
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Westerlo and Mechelen have not struggled to find their best form in recent weeks, as both teams have no wins in their last four respective matches. As it stands, Westerlo are 10th in the First Division A with a 6-4-8 win-draw-loss record while Mechelen are three spots above them with a 7-4-7 record.
Given their home advantage, Westerlo are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds generally have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Westerlo and Mechelen have no clean sheets in their last four respective matches. Keeping in mind that both teams were on the scoresheet in four of their last five encounters, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 8/15 (1.53). That one has a 65.2% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Although Westerlo came out on top the last time these teams squared off against each other, they have suffered four defeats in their last five clashes with Mechelen.
Belgium First Division A 03/08/24
KV Mechelen
Westerlo
Belgium First Division A 18/05/24
Westerlo
KV Mechelen
Belgium First Division A 13/04/24
KV Mechelen
Westerlo
Belgium First Division A 08/03/24
KV Mechelen
Westerlo
Belgium First Division A 26/08/23
Westerlo
KV Mechelen
Westerlo preview: Hoping to halt their losing streak
There are a few injury concerns for Westerlo, with Kyan Vaesen, Mathias Fixelles, Bakary Haidara, and Fernand Goure all possibly absent.
Predicted lineup: Gillekens (GK), Rommens, Bayram, Vuskovic, Reynolds, Devine, Haspolat, Bos, Piedfort, Sayyadmanesh & Frigan.
Belgium First Division A 09/05/25
L
Charleroi
4
Westerlo
3
Belgium First Division A 02/05/25
W
FCV Dender EH
2
Westerlo
4
Belgium First Division A 26/04/25
D
KV Mechelen
2
Westerlo
2
Belgium First Division A 22/04/25
W
KV Mechelen
2
Westerlo
3
Belgium First Division A 19/04/25
D
Standard Liege
1
Westerlo
1
Mechelen preview: Eyeing their first away win in eight weeks
On the other hand, Mory Konate, Nikola Storm and Daam Foulon are all sidelined for the visitors due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: De Wolf (GK), Raemaekers, Van Eynden, Touba, Belghali, 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