Westerlo vs KV Mechelen Prediction: Another high-scoring contest is expected

Westerlo vs KV Mechelen: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

Prediction for the Jupiler Pro League Conference League contest on the 26th of April, 2025. This fixture will see Westerlo play KV Mechelen at the Het Kuipje. The first meeting between these two teams ended in favour of Westerlo. How will things unfold in this fixture? Below, I preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities.  

Westerlo: Forms and Statistics

Westerlo improved their standings with a much-needed win against KV Mechelen in their last league game, which ended 2-3. In that contest, this team showed character, needing a solid second-half performance to secure maximum points. 

In the meantime, this team opened this playoff with a defeat to Dender, ending 1-0. In the meantime, Westerlo have gone unbeaten in their last four matches. In that run, this team settled for draws with Standard Liège, Charleroi, and Leuven. With 25 points from five matches, this team sits 9th in the standings with eight goals scored and conceded. 

Westerlo: Team News and Expected Lineup

Timmy Simons will be happy with almost all of his squad available. However, Jordan Bos remains the only player left out injured due to a hamstring.

🔖 Westerlo’s Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Luka Vuskovic, Emin Bayram, Tuur Rommens, Dogucan Haspolat, T. Van Den, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcócer and Matija Frigan.

⛔️Unavailable: Jordan Bos

👤 Head Coach: Timmy Simons

KV Mechelen: Form and Statistics

KV Mechelen will hope to turn things around after struggling since mid-April. At the beginning of the playoffs, this team was at the top of the standings after a win over Dender and a draw against Standard Liège. However, while a win can still take this team to at least a second spot, KV Mechelen will head into this game hoping to be at their best. 

Ahead of this game, KV Mechelen have lost their last two matches, losing to Charleroi in that run which ended 3-0 before a 2-3 shocking loss to Westerlo midweek. Yet, KV Mechelen have lost two of their last five matches, won two and drew one. Ahead of this game, the visiting team sits 11th in the standings with 24 points. 

Frédéric Vanderbiest will have to shuffle his lineup due to a number of injuries. Ahmed Touba remains sidelined due to muscle injury and Daam Foulon remains unfit as a result of a calf muscle tear.

KV Mechelen: Team News and Expected Lineup

🔖 KV Mechelen’s Predicted XI (5-3-2):

Nacho Miras, Rafik Belghali, Stephen Welsh, Bas Van den Eynden, Rob Schoofs, José Marsà, Patrick Pflucke, Fredrik Hammar, Geoffry Hairemans, Lion Lauberbach, Keano Vanrafelghem

⛔️Unavailable: Ahmed Touba, Benito Raman, Daam Foulon, Zinho Vanheusden, Bill Antonio. 

👤 Head Coach: Frédéric Vanderbiest

Westerlo vs KV Mechelen Head-to-Head Statistics

The last five meetings before these two teams saw the two teams settle for a draw in one contest, ending 1-1. However, four other contests saw Westerlo win two, while KV Mechelen won two others. 

In the meantime, Westerlo have not lost any of their last three home matches, winning one and drawing two. However, Mechelen have lost two of their last five away matches, drew one and won two. 

Westerlo vs KV Mechelen Betting Tips & Odds

• KV Mechelen and Westerlo have not failed to net in four of their last five meetings. A both teams to score option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.40.
• KV Mechelen won the last meeting between these two teams and have not lost their last four matches. A win at home is available on Betway with odds at 2.25.
• KV Mechelen lost their last two matches heading into this game. They cannot afford to drop points if they want to make it to the Conference League. A win for them is available on Bet365 with odds at 2.70.

Westerlo vs KV Mechelen Match Prediction 26 April 2025

Westerlo and KV Mechelen are just two sides with an offensive-focused mindset and it is just impossible to write either team off. Looking at how things went down the previous timeout, I believe this will be another tight one, and while Westerlo are at home, I believe they can take their chances again. However, I feel KV Mechelen will not suffer another defeat here, as they will focus on getting a win. 

This should be a competitive game from the first meeting, as this contest will go a long way to determine both teams’ chances of booking a place in the Conference League. Expect a tight game, and a 2-2 draw will be the best option here. 

Our match prediction: is both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.61 on the 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is a 2-2 correct score with odds at 10.00 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our last match prediction: is a full-time draw with odds at 3.50 on the Betway bookmaker.