KV Mechelen vs Anderlecht Prediction: A must win contest for the road team

The Jupiler Pro League round 23 clash between KV Mechelen and Anderlecht will take place at Achter de Kazerne. What are your predictions for the outcome of this match?

In their recent matchups, Mechelen secured victories in four games against Standard Liège, Hertha BSC, Gent, and RWDM. However, they faced a setback with a defeat against Sporting Charleroi, and none of their matches concluded in draws. Throughout these games, Mechelen netted a total of 12 goals while conceding 7. On average, Mechelen scored 1.14 goals per match in the current league season. In terms of discipline, the home team received 41 yellow cards and 0 red cards, averaging 10.77 fouls per match. Mechelen holds an average team rating of 6.88 per match. Presently, Mechelen occupies the 8th position in the league standings with 28 points earned from 22 matches.

Anderlecht approaches this match with one victory in their last five games, secured against Cercle Brugge. Meanwhile, they suffered a defeat in the face-off against Union Saint-Gilloise, and three matches concluded in draws against Al Ahli, OH Leuven, and Union Saint-Gilloise. During these encounters, the away team managed to score six goals while conceding five. In their away games, Anderlecht averaged 1.91 goals scored and 1.09 goals conceded. The team received 43 yellow cards and 2 red cards, accumulating a total of 251 fouls. Anderlecht maintains an average team rating of 6.88 per match. Notably, they exhibit strong ball possession, averaging 52.00% overall throughout this season.

The away team is in dire need of a victory in this match to keep their chances alive for winning the league. Meanwhile, the hosts have shown exceptional form, experiencing just one defeat in their recent matches. Therefore, anticipating a fiercely contested game, I expect a high-scoring affair characterized by an offensive display, ultimately resulting in a victory for Anderlecht.