Mechelen vs Anderlecht Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 17

Mechelen

D W D L W

8th place in League

1-3

17/08/2024 18:45

Anderlecht

W W L W L

4th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Mechelen vs Anderlecht on August 17, 2024 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Mechelen vs Anderlecht preview before placing for you.

Mechelen are currently 8th with 38 points after 30 matches.
Anderlecht sit 4th with 51 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Anderlecht to win with probability 43%.
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

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

18:45

2024-08-17

Mechelen vs Anderlecht - Prediction & Odds

Mechelen

Anderlecht

2024-08-17 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/08/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	68	30	21	5	4	55	33	22
02 Club Brugge	59	30	17	8	5	65	36	29
03 Saint Gilloise	55	30	15	10	5	49	25	24
04 Anderlecht	51	30	15	6	9	50	27	23
05 Royal Antwerp	46	30	12	10	8	47	32	15
06 KAA Gent	45	30	11	12	7	41	33	8
07 Standard Liege	39	30	10	9	11	22	35	-13
08 Mechelen	38	30	10	8	12	45	40	5
09 Westerlo	37	30	10	7	13	50	49	1
10 Charleroi	37	30	10	7	13	36	36	0
11 Oud Heverlee	37	30	8	13	9	28	33	-5
12 FCV Dender EH	32	30	8	8	14	33	51	-18
13 Cercle Brugge	32	30	7	11	12	29	44	-15
14 Sint-Truidense	31	30	7	10	13	41	56	-15
15 Kortrijk	26	30	7	5	18	28	55	-27
16 Beerschot Wilrijk	18	30	3	9	18	26	60	-34

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

01 Saint Gilloise	56	10	9	1	0	22	3	19
02 Club Brugge	53	10	7	2	1	21	6	15
03 Racing Genk	47	10	4	1	5	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	36	10	3	1	6	12	13	-1
05 Royal Antwerp	32	10	2	3	5	10	18	-8
06 KAA Gent	26	10	1	0	9	4	32	-28

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Charleroi	40	10	6	3	1	19	10	9
02 Westerlo	33	10	3	5	2	19	16	3
03 Mechelen	31	10	2	6	2	17	17	0
04 FCV Dender EH	29	10	3	4	3	20	21	-1
05 Oud Heverlee	27	10	1	5	4	11	19	-8
06 Standard Liege	27	10	0	7	3	5	8	-3

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sint-Truidense	41	6	3	1	2	9	10	-1
02 Cercle Brugge	39	6	2	1	3	10	13	-3
03 Kortrijk	37	6	3	2	1	12	8	4
04 Beerschot Wilrijk	24	6	2	0	4	10	10	0

Head To Head

01/02/2024 19:30

Mechelen

2 - 2

Anderlecht

BEL D1

07/10/2023 18:45

Anderlecht

3 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

23/04/2023 16:30

Anderlecht

2 - 3

Mechelen

BEL D1

09/10/2022 11:30

Mechelen

1 - 3

Anderlecht

BEL D1

23/01/2022 17:30

Mechelen

0 - 1

Anderlecht

BEL D1

12/09/2021 11:30

Anderlecht

7 - 2

Mechelen

BEL D1

Mechelen

17%

Draw

17%

Anderlecht

67%

Mechelen Last 6 matches

09/08/2024 18:45

Standard Liege 0 - 0 Mechelen BEL D1

03/08/2024 14:00

Mechelen 2 - 4 Westerlo BEL D1

26/07/2024 18:45

Club Brugge 1 - 1 Mechelen BEL D1

20/07/2024 13:00

Olympiakos Piraeus 2 - 0 Mechelen INT CF

17/07/2024 17:30

KSK Heist 0 - 1 Mechelen INT CF

13/07/2024 15:00

Lille 1 - 1 Mechelen INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Anderlecht

04/08/2024 11:30

Royal Antwerp 1 - 2 Anderlecht BEL D1

27/07/2024 18:45

Anderlecht 1 - 0 Sint-Truidense BEL D1

21/07/2024 09:00

Anderlecht 6 - 2 Amiens INT CF

20/07/2024 11:30

Anderlecht 2 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg INT CF

14/07/2024 10:00

Sporting Braga 2 - 1 Anderlecht INT CF

29/06/2024 12:30

Anderlecht 2 - 1 FCV Dender EH INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Played games

Goals

Scored

244

Avg. per game

1.73

Conceded

197

Avg. per game

1.40

Scored

317

Avg. per game

1.85

Conceded

178

Avg. per game

1.04

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 141 home matches

YesNo

117 (83%)24 (17%)

In last 141 home matches

NoYes

140 (82%)31 (18%)

Mechelen

Recent matches

Anderlecht

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Mechelen

Anderlecht

Shots

Mechelen

Total shots

12.87 avg / game

Blocked

311 total

Avg. 2.99

Anderlecht

Total shots

14.19 avg / game

Blocked

454 total

Avg. 3.85

Mechelen Pass Anderlecht

Total passes

50373

Avg. 454 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

63836

Avg. 503 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Mechelen

141

Played games

Anderlecht

171

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.36

5.21

734

Corners

876

5.12

15.85

2235

Throw-ins

2424

14.18

1.60

226

Offsides

239

1.40

2.54

358

GK saves

350

2.05

Mechelen

DISCIPLINARY

Anderlecht

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.52

214

242

1.42

0.07

0.10

8.44

1190

Fouls

1510

8.83

11.86

1672

Tackles

1933

11.30

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How We Build the Mechelen vs Anderlecht Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Mechelen vs Anderlecht on 17 August 2024 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.

Mechelen vs Anderlecht Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Mechelen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Anderlecht'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 Mechelen and Anderlecht sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Belgian Pro League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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