Prediction for match Mechelen — Zulte Waregem

Odds and Probabilities for Match Outcome

In the Jupiler Pro League on 28.02.2026, Mechelen will face Zulte Waregem. The odds for a Mechelen victory are 2.22, a draw is priced at 3.50, and a win for Zulte Waregem is at 3.21. The probabilities for the outcomes are distributed as follows: 42.99% for Mechelen to win, 29.73% for Zulte Waregem, and 27.27% for a draw. Based on these indicators, Mechelen appears to have a slight edge, but the gap is not significant, and both teams have a chance for a positive result. The betting line also includes options for totals and both teams to score, allowing for bets tailored to the teams' playing styles.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Mechelen has an average possession of 53%, with 2.4 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 3 offsides per game. Zulte Waregem averages 45.8% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 2 offsides. In their last three matches, Mechelen played as follows: 22.02.2026 - RAAL La Louvière - Mechelen 0-2, 13.02.2026 - Mechelen - Genk 2-3, 08.02.2026 - Mechelen - Royal Antwerp 2-0. Zulte Waregem's last three results were: 22.02.2026 - Zulte Waregem - Anderlecht 2-4, 15.02.2026 - Sint-Truiden - Zulte Waregem 3-2, 07.02.2026 - Zulte Waregem - Dender 1-0. In their head-to-head clash on 26.07.2025, the teams drew 1-1.

Goals Statistics

Over the last 5 games, Mechelen has an average total goals of 3, while Zulte Waregem has 4. Mechelen scores 1.8 and concedes 1.2, whereas Zulte Waregem scores 1.6 and concedes 2.4. For over 2.5 goals: Mechelen had 2 out of 5, and Zulte Waregem had 3 out of 5. Over 1.5 goals in the first half occurred once for Mechelen and three times for Zulte Waregem, in the second half - twice for both teams. Goal intervals: Mechelen scores most frequently between 46-60 minutes (29%), Zulte Waregem - in the final moments, from 76 to 90 minutes (40%). Mechelen concedes most often in three intervals: 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 (25% each), Zulte Waregem - from 31 to 45 minutes (50%). Overall, both teams tend to participate in high-scoring matches, especially Zulte Waregem, with an average total goals of 4 over 5 games. Against this backdrop, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.78 seems justified, considering the attacking potential of both sides and their regularity in surpassing this total in matches.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Mechelen averages 4.6 corners per game, while Zulte Waregem averages 4.8. Over 5 matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred 2 times for both teams. Among the offered totals for corners, there is an option for "over 9.5" at 1.70 and "under 9.5" at 2.01. The betting line also offers an outcome for corners: 1.72 for Mechelen and 2.46 for Zulte Waregem. Considering the average sum of corners (9.4), betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical for those who prefer playing on corner statistics. You can also consider betting on Mechelen to win on corners, based on the odds.