Anderlecht vs Mechelen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Anderlecht

D W W D L

6th place in League

2-2

17/05/2026 07:30

Mechelen

L W W L W

5th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Anderlecht vs Mechelen on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Anderlecht vs Mechelen preview before placing your bet.

Anderlecht are currently 6th with 44 points after 30 matches.
Mechelen sit 5th with 45 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Anderlecht to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Anderlecht, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Mechelen have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:30

2026-05-17

Anderlecht vs Mechelen - Prediction & Odds

Anderlecht

Mechelen

2026-05-17 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	66	30	19	9	2	50	17	33
02 Club Brugge	63	30	20	3	7	59	36	23
03 Sint-Truidense	57	30	18	3	9	47	35	12
04 KAA Gent	45	30	13	6	11	49	43	6
05 Mechelen	45	30	12	9	9	39	37	2
06 Anderlecht	44	30	12	8	10	43	39	4
07 Racing Genk	42	30	11	9	10	46	47	-1
08 Standard Liege	40	30	11	7	12	27	35	-8
09 Westerlo	39	30	10	9	11	36	40	-4
10 Royal Antwerp	35	30	9	8	13	31	32	-1
11 Charleroi	34	30	9	7	14	38	42	-4
12 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	34	30	9	7	14	32	43	-11
13 Zulte-Waregem	32	30	8	8	14	38	47	-9
14 Cercle Brugge	31	30	7	10	13	39	47	-8
15 LaLouviere	31	30	6	13	11	30	37	-7
16 FCV Dender EH	19	30	3	10	17	24	51	-27

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Club Brugge	57	10	8	1	1	32	9	23
02 Saint Gilloise	53	10	6	2	2	16	10	6
03 Sint-Truidense	43	10	4	2	4	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	33	10	3	2	5	16	23	-7
05 Mechelen	29	10	1	3	6	9	24	-15
06 KAA Gent	29	10	0	6	4	4	14	-10

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	38	10	4	5	1	11	6	5
02 Standard Liege	37	10	5	2	3	17	11	6
03 Charleroi	34	10	5	2	3	12	8	4
04 Westerlo	33	10	4	1	5	14	17	-3
05 Royal Antwerp	31	10	4	1	5	12	16	-4
06 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	23	10	1	3	6	9	17	-8

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zulte-Waregem	48	6	5	1	0	15	6	9
02 Cercle Brugge	41	6	3	1	2	14	11	3
03 LaLouviere	34	6	1	0	5	5	13	-8
04 FCV Dender EH	25	6	2	0	4	7	11	-4

Head To Head

18/04/2026 14:45

Mechelen

1 - 2

Anderlecht

BEL D1

15/03/2026 13:30

Mechelen

1 - 0

Anderlecht

BEL D1

01/11/2025 15:45

Anderlecht

3 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

26/01/2025 13:30

Anderlecht

4 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

17/08/2024 14:45

Mechelen

1 - 3

Anderlecht

BEL D1

01/02/2024 15:30

Mechelen

2 - 2

Anderlecht

BEL D1

Anderlecht

67%

Draw

17%

Mechelen

17%

Anderlecht Last 6 matches

14/05/2026 09:00

Saint Gilloise 1 - 1 Anderlecht BEL Cup

10/05/2026 07:30

KAA Gent 1 - 1 Anderlecht BEL D1

03/05/2026 12:30

Anderlecht 1 - 3 Club Brugge BEL D1

26/04/2026 12:30

Anderlecht 1 - 3 Saint Gilloise BEL D1

23/04/2026 14:45

Sint-Truidense 2 - 0 Anderlecht BEL D1

18/04/2026 14:45

Mechelen 1 - 2 Anderlecht BEL D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Mechelen

10/05/2026 12:30

Saint Gilloise 3 - 0 Mechelen BEL D1

03/05/2026 07:30

Mechelen 1 - 0 KAA Gent BEL D1

26/04/2026 10:00

Mechelen 1 - 4 Sint-Truidense BEL D1

22/04/2026 14:30

Club Brugge 6 - 1 Mechelen BEL D1

18/04/2026 14:45

Mechelen 1 - 2 Anderlecht BEL D1

12/04/2026 07:30

Mechelen 0 - 1 Saint Gilloise BEL D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

222

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

156

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

200

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

190

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

153 (51%)147 (49%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

143 (49%)151 (51%)

Anderlecht

Recent matches

Mechelen

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Anderlecht

Mechelen

Shots

Anderlecht

Total shots

12.87 avg / game

Blocked

751 total

Avg. 3.56

Mechelen

Total shots

12.30 avg / game

Blocked

562 total

Avg. 2.78

Anderlecht Pass Mechelen

Total passes

112692

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

101782

Avg. 456 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Anderlecht

300

Played games

Mechelen

294

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.26

4.85

1456

Corners

1403

4.77

14.58

4374

Throw-ins

4469

15.20

1.52

456

Offsides

423

1.44

2.55

764

GK saves

787

2.68

Anderlecht

DISCIPLINARY

Mechelen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

528

459

1.56

0.11

0.08

9.46

2837

Fouls

2494

8.48

11.90

3569

Tackles

3472

11.81

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Anderlecht vs Mechelen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Anderlecht vs Mechelen on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Belgian Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Anderlecht vs Mechelen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Anderlecht's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Mechelen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Belgian Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Belgian Pro League standings and the Belgian Pro League form table to understand exactly where Anderlecht and Mechelen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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