Mechelen vs Anderlecht — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Pro League, Belgium
🕒 Saturday 18th April, 19:45 BST

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Over 8.5 Corners

Mechelen (40% home wins) hold a slight edge over Anderlecht on the road (20% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Anderlecht have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Mechelen are lower at home (20%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

BTTS trends are mixed for this fixture (Mechelen 50% at home, Anderlecht 50% away). Browse the full Both Teams to Score stats for more context.

Anderlecht often produce high corner totals away (90%), while Mechelen are lower at home (50%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Mechelen see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Anderlecht in 100% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Pro League table for the 2025/2026 season, with Mechelen (th) and Anderlecht (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Pro League 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Union Saint-Gilloise 32 21 9 2 52:17 +35 72
2 Club Brugge 32 22 3 7 65:39 +26 69
3 Sint-Truiden 32 18 3 11 48:38 +10 57
4 Anderlecht A 32 13 8 11 48:44 +4 47
5 Genk 32 12 10 10 48:48 0 46
6 Gent 32 13 7 12 51:47 +4 46
7 Mechelen H 32 12 10 10 40:39 +1 46
8 Westerlo 32 12 9 11 40:41 -1 45
9 Standard Liège 32 12 7 13 31:38 -7 43
10 Sporting Charleroi 32 10 7 15 40:45 -5 37
11 Zulte-Waregem 32 9 9 14 42:50 -8 36
12 Cercle Brugge 32 8 11 13 44:49 -5 35
13 OH Leuven 32 9 8 15 33:46 -13 35
14 Antwerp 32 9 8 15 33:36 -3 35
15 La Louvière 32 6 13 13 30:41 -11 31
16 Dender 32 4 10 18 26:53 -27 22

Team Form

Anderlecht have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Mechelen have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Lost 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Mechelen have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Anderlecht in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Anderlecht regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Mechelen are lower at home (20%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 7 (70%)

Under Goals

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 3 (30%)

Team Goals

Mechelen have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Anderlecht in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goals Conceded

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Goal Totals

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 11 (1.1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 23 (2.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both Mechelen (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Anderlecht (100% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 9 (90%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)

Team Corners

Mechelen have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Anderlecht have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Mechelen (Home Form) Anderlecht (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Mechelen and Anderlecht. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

15 Mar 2026
Mechelen
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Anderlecht
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
01 Nov 2025
Anderlecht
3 – 1 HT: 2-1
Mechelen
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
26 Jan 2025
Anderlecht
4 – 1 HT: 2-0
Mechelen
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17 Aug 2024
Mechelen
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
Anderlecht
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
01 Feb 2024
Mechelen
2 – 2 HT: 0-1
Anderlecht
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
07 Oct 2023
Anderlecht
3 – 1 HT: 1-0
Mechelen
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23 Apr 2023
Anderlecht
2 – 3 HT: 1-2
Mechelen
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
09 Oct 2022
Mechelen
1 – 3 HT: 1-0
Anderlecht
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23 Jan 2022
Mechelen
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Anderlecht
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
12 Sep 2021
Anderlecht
7 – 2 HT: 1-1
Mechelen
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Mechelen vs Anderlecht across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Mechelen 3.17
Draw 3.51
Anderlecht 2.17

Half Time Result

Mechelen 3.25
Draw 2.25
Anderlecht 2.8

Double Chance

Mechelen or Draw 1.6
Mechelen or Anderlecht 1.28
Draw or Anderlecht 1.4

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.53
No 2.3

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.2
Over 2.5 1.68
Over 3.5 2.7
Under 1.5 4.35
Under 2.5 2.12
Under 3.5 1.44

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.48

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.18
Over 9.5 1.32
Over 10.5 1.54
Over 11.5 1.85

Mechelen Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.28

Anderlecht Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 1.96

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

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    94% combined
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    88% combined
Acca odds (approx) 5.14
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Mechelen vs Anderlecht Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Mechelen vs Anderlecht?

Over 8.5 Corners — Mechelen see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Anderlecht in 100% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Mechelen or Anderlecht?

Mechelen have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Anderlecht on the road (20% wins) in Pro League. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Mechelen and Anderlecht?

Mixed — Mechelen have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Anderlecht in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Pro League fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Mechelen and Anderlecht?

Possibly — Anderlecht regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Mechelen are lower at home (20%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Mechelen or Anderlecht?

Anderlecht have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Mechelen's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Mechelen and Anderlecht?

Yes — both Mechelen (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Anderlecht (100% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Pro League. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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