Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Mechelen
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion
03.05.2025, 18:15
Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Mechelen: Prediction and odds on the Match on 03 May 2025
Oud-Heverlee Leuven and KV Mechelen will battle it out at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in the seventh round of games in the Jupiler Pro League Conference League group. The two teams could not secure a win in their last league game and will hope for a better result here. How will this game unfold as the two teams have similar winning odds? Below, I will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Oud-Heverlee Leuven: Forms and Statistics
Oud-Heverlee Leuven have been impressive since the beginning of the playoffs as they remain unbeaten. In the meantime, most of their results have ended in draws, drawing them back from taking crucial points and denying them a spot in Europe.
In their most recent game, Oud-Heverlee Leuven played Standard Liège in this group and they could only take a point. In that encounter, Oud-Heverlee Leuven had 55 cent of the possession and attempted 14 shots while converting only one. While Siebe Schrijvers put this team in the lead, an 81st-minute strike by Andreas Houtondji denied them maximum points.
Ahead of this game, Oud-Heverlee Leuven have 27 points, which position them 9th in the standings with nine goals scored and eight conceded in six matches.
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Oud-Heverlee Leuven: Team News and Expected Lineup
Mathieu Maertens and Antef Tsoungui are expected to join Jovan Mijatović on the injury list.
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Expected Lineup (4-3-1-2)
Tobe Leysen (GK), Óscar Gil, Hasan Kurucay, Ewoud Pletinckx, Ayumu Ohata, Siebe Schrijvers, Birger Verstraete, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Youssef Maziz, Thibaud Verlinden, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi.
⛔️Unavailable: Mathieu Maertens, Antef Tsoungui, Jovan Mijatovic, Takahiro Akimoto (all injured)
👤 Head Coach: Chris Coleman.
KV Mechelen: Form and Statistics
KV Mechelen are struggling to win matches and this team have now moved from the top of the standings to fighting for a spot in Europe. Despite opening their playoff with an unbeaten run of three matches, KV Mechelen have now failed to win any of their last three games.
Last time out against Westerlo KV, this team settled for a 2-2 draw in a dramatic four-goal second contest. While Lion Lauberbach and Jose Marsa netted for this side, Griffin Yow's goal in the last minute denied this team maximum points. With 25 points, KV Mechelen sit 10th in the standings with 12 goals scored and 13 conceded.
KV Mechelen: Team News and Expected Lineup
Frédéric Vanderbiest will miss some of his key players ahead of this crucial fixture. Ahmed Touba picked up a hamstring muscle injury and is yet to return to fitness, while Daam Foulon and Zinho Vanheusden remain sidelined.
KV Mechelen Expected Lineup (3-5-2)
Ortwin De Wolf (GK), Rafik Belghali, Stephen Welsh, Bas Van den Eynden, Toon Raemaekers, José Marsà, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Rob Schoofs, Nikola Storm, Lion Lauberbach.
⛔️Unavailable: Ahmed Touba, Daam Foulon, Zinho Vanheusden (all injured)
👤 Head Coach: Frédéric Vanderbiest
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Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Mechelen Head-to-Head Statistics
Oud-Heverlee Leuven and KV Mechelen have faced off ten times since 2022. In those encounters, Oud-Heverlee Leuven won five times, while KV Mechelen won three. In the meantime, two others ended in a draw.
In their most recent meeting at Mechelen, we witnessed a 1-1 draw. In that encounter, Siebe Schrijvers levelled the score for Oud-Heverlee Leuven after Lion Lauberbach had put Mechelen in the lead within 17 minutes after kickoff.
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Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Mechelen Betting Tips & Odds
- Three of the last five meetings between Oud-Heverlee Leuven and KV Mechelen have ended with more than two goals. An over 2.5 goals option is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.61.
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven have not lost any of their last seven matches. At home, they have a chance to at least pick a point at full time of this game. The odds are available at 1.49 on 1Xbet.
- Four of the last five games involving Oud-Heverlee Leuven and KV Mechelen against other sides have ended with both teams scoring. A bet on both teams to score is available on Betway with odds at 1.50.
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven's recent matches have ended with a result of a draw. While the most recent contest of this fixture also ended in a draw, a similar outcome is very possible. A full-time option is available on Bet365 with odds at 3.50.
Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Mechelen Prediction 03 May 2025
Oud-Heverlee Leuven have been showing hunger and they just have to get things right defensively to finally get a win. In recent times, we have witnessed a lot of attacking plays but their inability to maintain compatibility in defence will be what they have to deal with here. While KV Mechelen are coming off a run of four matches with no wins, I believe they will also give this gameheir best, but being on the road is a big disadvantage for this team. At the moment, I feel the momentum is more in Oud-Heverlee Leuven’s favour as they are on an unbeaten run. Yet, with their attacking intent and hunger, it is just impossible to write a side like KV Mechelen off.
At the end of the final whistle, Oud-Heverlee Leuven are expected to take maximum points in a game that should feature many goals.
Our match prediction: is a win for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in at least one half with odds at 1.76 on the 1Xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip: is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.61 on the Bet365 bookmaker.
Our final match prediction: is both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.85 on the Betway bookmaker.
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