Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 March

Royal Antwerp

W L W W W

3rd place in Belgian Pro League

5-0

05/03/2023 11:00

Mechelen

W L L L D

13th place in Belgian Pro League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen on 05 March 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen preview before placing your bet.

Royal Antwerp will face Mechelen in Belgian Pro League on March 5, 2023 at 11:00.
Royal Antwerp are currently 3rd with 72 points after 34 matches.
Mechelen sit 13th with 37 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.47.

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

11:00

2023-03-05

Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen - Prediction & Odds

Royal Antwerp

Mechelen

2023-03-05 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	75	34	23	6	5	78	37	41
02 Saint Gilloise	75	34	23	6	5	70	41	29
03 Royal Antwerp	72	34	22	6	6	59	26	33
04 Club Brugge	59	34	16	11	7	61	36	25
05 KAA Gent	56	34	16	8	10	64	38	26
06 Standard Liege	55	34	16	7	11	58	45	13
07 Westerlo	51	34	14	9	11	61	53	8
08 Cercle Brugge	50	34	13	11	10	50	46	4
09 Oud Heverlee	48	34	13	9	12	56	48	8
10 Charleroi	48	33	14	6	13	45	47	-2
11 Anderlecht	46	34	13	7	14	49	46	3
12 Sint-Truidense	42	34	11	9	14	37	40	-3
13 Mechelen	37	33	10	7	16	44	63	-19
14 Kortrijk	31	34	8	7	19	37	61	-24
15 KAS Eupen	28	34	7	7	20	40	75	-35
16 Zulte-Waregem	27	34	6	9	19	50	78	-28
17 Oostende	27	34	7	6	21	37	76	-39
18 Seraing United	20	34	5	5	24	28	68	-40

Head To Head

24/07/2022 10:00

Mechelen

0 - 2

Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

02/07/2022 10:00

Royal Antwerp

4 - 0

Mechelen

INT CF

20/02/2022 08:30

Royal Antwerp

1 - 2

Mechelen

BEL D1

25/07/2021 07:30

Mechelen

3 - 2

Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

10/01/2021 08:30

Mechelen

3 - 0

Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

02/10/2020 14:45

Royal Antwerp

4 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

Mechelen

67%

Draw

Royal Antwerp

33%

Royal Antwerp Last 6 matches

18/02/2023 11:00

Royal Antwerp 2 - 0 KAS Eupen

BEL D1

12/02/2023 08:30

Racing Genk 0 - 1 Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

05/02/2023 08:30

Royal Antwerp 0 - 0 Club Brugge

BEL D1

01/02/2023 15:45

Saint Gilloise 1 - 0 Royal Antwerp

BEL Cup

29/01/2023 08:30

Anderlecht 0 - 0 Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

22/01/2023 08:30

Royal Antwerp 4 - 1 Standard Liege

BEL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Mechelen

25/02/2023 11:00

Seraing United 0 - 2 Mechelen

BEL D1

17/02/2023 15:45

Mechelen 2 - 2 Racing Genk

BEL D1

10/02/2023 15:45

KAS Eupen 2 - 1 Mechelen

BEL D1

05/02/2023 11:00

Mechelen 2 - 2 Charleroi

BEL D1

02/02/2023 15:45

Zulte-Waregem 1 - 2 Mechelen

BEL Cup

28/01/2023 11:00

Westerlo 2 - 0 Mechelen

BEL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

Royal Antwerp

Mechelen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.28

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.09

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

23 (58%)17 (43%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

16 (47%)18 (53%)

Royal Antwerp

Recent matches

Mechelen

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)31 3(9%)

Under /Over

(40%)16 24(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)20 14(41%)

/Yes

(38%)15 25(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Royal Antwerp

Mechelen

Shots

Royal Antwerp

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

135 total

Avg. 3.65

Mechelen

Total shots

10.82 avg / game

Blocked

76 total

Avg. 2.45

Royal Antwerp Pass Mechelen

Total passes

19385

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

14959

Avg. 440 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Royal Antwerp

Played games

Mechelen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.21

4.90

196

Corners

187

5.50

17.75

710

Throw-ins

660

19.41

2.30

Offsides

2.03

2.10

GK saves

104

3.06

Royal Antwerp

DISCIPLINARY

Mechelen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.73

1.85

0.05

0.15

11.48

459

Fouls

392

11.53

18.95

758

Tackles

540

15.88

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen on 05 March 2023 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.

Royal Antwerp vs Mechelen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Royal Antwerp'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 Royal Antwerp and Mechelen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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