Sint-Truidense vs Mechelen prediction, odds & betting tips 12/05/2024

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Sint-Truidense - KV Mechelen

Belgium First Division A - Staaien

We're bringing you our predictions for Sint-Truidense vs Mechelen in the Belgian First Division A.

Sint-Truidense will move to within a point of Mechelen with a win on Sunday and the hosts will feel confident that they can achieve their goal having already claimed three wins against De Kakkers this season.

Sint-Truidense vs Mechelen predictions: Home win on the cards?

Key Stats

• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of Sint-Truidense's and five of Mechelen's last six outings in the First Division A, so you can see why we're expecting at least three goals on Sunday.
• Sint-Truidense have won five of their last seven encounters with Mechelen, including wins in each of this season's three league meetings. The hosts haven't managed to keep any clean sheets in their last six attempts which is why we have gone for a final scoreline of 2-1.
• Both teams have scored in four of Sint-Truidense's last six outings, while four of Mechelen's last six fixtures also produced goals at both ends of the pitch.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sint-Truidense the bookmaker's pick

• HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
• AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Sint-Truidense are the expected winner of this game with a win probability of 41.7%, and we tend to agree with the bookmakers.

The hosts played out a 2-2 draw in their last game away at Westerlo, while Mechelen lost 4-2 in their own backyard against Gent.

For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Anytime Goalscorer market. Sint-Truidense's Aboubakary Koita is the favourite to score in this game at 17/10 (2.70) which has a probability of 37%, while a bet on Mechelen top goalscorer Kerim Mrabti is priced at 49/20 (3.45) with a probability of 29%.

Last five H2Hs: Sint-Truidense lead

Belgium First Division A 05/04/24

KV Mechelen

2

Sint-Truidense

3

Belgium First Division A 03/12/23

KV Mechelen

0

Sint-Truidense

2

Belgium First Division A 17/09/23

Sint-Truidense

2

KV Mechelen

0

Belgium First Division A 11/03/23

KV Mechelen

1

Sint-Truidense

0

Belgium First Division A 27/08/22

Sint-Truidense

3

KV Mechelen

1

Sunday's hosts have won 29. drawn 16 and lost 23 of their last 68 competitive and non-competitive encounters with Mechelen.

Team news and form guide

Sint-Truidense: Only lost two of last six

Shinji Okazaki is a doubt due to injury but the hosts are hoping that Jarne Steuckers will be fit and available this weekend as he has been a key player this season.

Predicted lineup: Suzuki (GK), Godeau, Ananou, Bocat, Van Helden, Smets, Delorge-Knieper, Koïta, Ito, Bertaccini & Zahiroleslam

Belgium First Division A 08/02/25

L

FCV Dender EH

2

Sint-Truidense

1

Belgium First Division A 02/02/25

L

Union Saint Gilloise

2

Sint-Truidense

1

Belgium First Division A 24/01/25

D

Antwerp

1

Sint-Truidense

1

Belgium First Division A 19/01/25

L

Standard Liege

2

Sint-Truidense

1

Belgium First Division A 11/01/25

W

Westerlo

1

Sint-Truidense

2

Mechelen: Lost three of last six

Bill Antonio, Toon Raemaekers and Rafik Belghali make up the three main injury concerns for the visitors ahead of a tricky trip to Sint-Truidense this weekend.

Predicted lineup: Thoelen (GK), Walsh, Bates, Foulon, Garan'anga, Hairemans, Schoofs, Mukau, Storm, Mrabti & Slimani

Belgium First Division A 07/02/25

D

Gent

3

KV Mechelen

3

Belgium First Division A 31/01/25

L

OH Leuven

1

KV Mechelen

0

Belgium First Division A 26/01/25

L

Anderlecht

4

KV Mechelen

1

Belgium First Division A 18/01/25

L

Genk

2

KV Mechelen

1

Belgium First Division A 12/01/25

L

Cercle Brugge

1

KV Mechelen

0

Player to watch – Jarne Steuckers

Jarne Steuckers will be hoping to return from injury in time to face Mechelen in what is a big game for Sint-Truidense on Sunday.

The Belgian midfielder has provided seven assists and six goals in the league this season, making him Sint-Truidense's key creative force as well as one of their main goal threats.

Sint-Truidense's chief playmaker also has an eye for goal

With Steuckers in the starting lineup, Sint-Truidense have a much better chance of securing the win they need to close the gap on Mechelen and we're expecting the 22-year-old to shine if he makes it back in time.