Prediction for match Mechelen — Westerlo, 25.01.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the Jupiler Pro League on January 25, Mechelen will face Westerlo. Bookmakers offer odds of 2.43 for a Westerlo win, 2.73 for Mechelen, and a draw is at 3.70. In terms of probability percentages reflecting the balance of power, Westerlo stands at 39.26%, Mechelen at 34.95%, and a draw at 25.79%. Thus, Westerlo is considered the favorite according to the odds and probabilities, but the gap between the teams isn't overwhelming, promising a tightly contested match.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Mechelen had an average possession of 53.6%, received 2.4 yellow cards, committed 12.2 fouls, and was caught offside once per game. Westerlo, over the same period, recorded 51.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Recent results for Mechelen: 17.01.2026 Union Saint-Gilloise - Mechelen 1-0, 27.12.2025 Mechelen - Dender 1-1, 21.12.2025 Sint-Truiden - Mechelen 1-0. Westerlo: 17.01.2026 Westerlo - Cercle Brugge 0-2, 27.12.2025 Gent - Westerlo 2-0, 20.12.2025 Westerlo - RAAL La Louvière 2-1. Their last head-to-head meeting was on 09.08.2025: Westerlo - Mechelen 0-1.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Match Mechelen - Westerlo

In terms of scoring over the last five matches, Mechelen has an average total of 2 goals per game, while Westerlo averages 2.6. Mechelen scores an average of 1 goal and concedes 1, while Westerlo scores 1.4 and concedes 1.2. Regarding over 2.5 goals: Mechelen had only 1 out of 5 matches being high-scoring, and Westerlo had 2 out of 5. In the first half, Mechelen had 1 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals, while Westerlo had 3 out of 5. In the second half, both teams had 1 match with over 1.5 goals out of 5. Regarding goal intervals: Mechelen often scores in the first 15 minutes (50%), while Westerlo distributes goals evenly across four intervals, including 0-15, 16-30, 31-45, and 76-90 (22% each). Mechelen most frequently concedes between 31-45 minutes (50%), and Westerlo in the first 15 minutes (50%). Overall, the statistics of both teams do not strongly suggest an over 2.5 goals scenario, with Mechelen showing more under trends. Considering this, a bet on under 3.5 goals at 1.55 seems the most reliable: Mechelen had 4 out of 5 matches under, and Westerlo only had 2 out of 5 over 2.5, with average goal figures not exceeding three.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Mechelen takes 5.4 corners per game over 5 matches, while Westerlo takes 5.2. In their last five matches, both teams had 3 out of 5 matches with over 9.5 total corners. Considering total corners, for the 9.5 line, both outcomes are possible: over 9.5 is at 1.51, under 9.5 at 2.29. In corner bets, Mechelen is favored with odds of 1.99. Given the average corner activity of both teams, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical, and Mechelen can also be considered for corner outcome bets. Westerlo also consistently achieves in corners, as confirmed by average figures and the frequency of hitting the 9.5 total.