Mechelen Antwerp betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

Mechelen are looking for a win and, to achieve this, they will need to adopt an attacking approach. The visitors, in turn, aim to surprise and should not limit themselves to defending. This promises to be an exciting match with several goal-scoring opportunities. Our bet is that there will be over 2.5 goals in the game.
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Preview
Mechelen and Antwerp face at AFAS Stadion, in a match for the 18th round of the First Division A. In the last league head‑to‑head, played in 24‑08‑2024, Mechelen got an away win by (0‑1). The head‑to‑head history of the last 3 years favours the home team, since in the last 10 matches they won 5, tied 2 and lost 3.

Analysis Mechelen

The home team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 24 points won, after 7 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Kortrijk, by (3‑1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Club Brugge, by (1‑2). In the last 9 home league matches Mechelen has a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, so they have won 15 points out of 27 possible. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in all of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 7 of the last 9 for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 17 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 12 of their 28 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Mechelen are in a worrying spell in the Jupiler Pro League, having suffered two consecutive defeats, which has increased the pressure on the coaching staff to deliver better results. Playing at home against Antwerp, it’s crucial for the team to implement a different strategy, prioritising defensive solidity and a more creative midfield to capitalise on attacking opportunities. Getting back to winning ways in this match will be vital to ease the tension.

Confirmed Lineup: Ortwin De Wolf, Toon Raemaekers, Bas Van den Eynden, José Martinez, Ahmed Touba, Rafik Belghali, Rob Schoofs, Kerim Mrabti, A. Outtara Mohammed, Lion Lauberbach, Geoffry Hairemans.
Coach: S. Defour.

Analysis Antwerp

The away team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 27 points won, after 7 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Union Saint‑Gilloise, by (2‑1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Sporting Charleroi, by (1‑3). In the last 8 away league matches Antwerp has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 24 possible. In their away league matches there are a few frequent results at half‑time: 1‑1 (3 out of 8 matches) and 0‑1 (3 out of 8 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 5 of the last 8 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 17 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 8 of their 22 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Like their opponents, Antwerp come into this Jupiler Pro League match after two consecutive defeats. This makes the encounter unpredictable and increases the importance of starting the game with a high level of concentration. To overcome Mechelen, it will be essential for Antwerp to maintain tactical discipline, exploit quick transitions, and be ready to capitalise on any mistakes from the opposition.

Confirmed Lineup: Senne Lammens, Toby Alderweireld, Denis Odoi, Jelle Bataille, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Kobe Corbanie, Dennis Praet, Jaïro Riedewald, Tjaronn Chery, Gyrano Kerk, A. Valencia Bajaña.
Coach: F. Vercauteren.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Mechelen vs Antwerp match, on 13 December 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Tanzania, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The Mechelen vs Antwerp on 13 December 2024 will be played at Mechelen, AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

 

First Division A - 2024/2025

  • 100% 313 / 313 Games

  • Home team wins 43.45%
  • Draws 28.75%
  • Away team wins 27.8%
  • Over 1.5 75.08%
  • Over 2.5 51.76%
  • Over 3.5 29.39%
  • Goals 858
  • Goals /match 2.74
  • Goals /match home 1.58
  • Goals /match away 1.17
  • Both teams score 53.35%
  • Goals after 80' 19.11%
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