Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Saint Gilloise

D W D W W

1st place in League

1-0

17/01/2026 15:45

Mechelen

L W W L W

5th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen preview before placing your bet.

Saint Gilloise will face Mechelen in Belgian Pro League on January 17, 2026 at 15:45.
Saint Gilloise are currently 1st with 66 points after 30 matches.
Mechelen sit 5th with 45 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.25.

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

15:45

2026-01-17

Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen - Prediction & Odds

Saint Gilloise

Mechelen

2026-01-17 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

09/11/2025 14:15

Mechelen

1 - 1

Saint Gilloise

BEL D1

16/02/2025 11:00

Saint Gilloise

0 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

02/11/2024 15:45

Mechelen

1 - 1

Saint Gilloise

BEL D1

17/12/2023 11:00

Saint Gilloise

1 - 0

Mechelen

BEL D1

19/08/2023 14:45

Mechelen

4 - 0

Saint Gilloise

BEL D1

19/03/2023 13:30

Saint Gilloise

2 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

Mechelen

50%

Draw

33%

Saint Gilloise

17%

Saint Gilloise Last 6 matches

26/12/2025 11:00

Cercle Brugge 1 - 1 Saint Gilloise

BEL D1

20/12/2025 15:45

Saint Gilloise 2 - 0 Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

14/12/2025 13:30

Charleroi 1 - 1 Saint Gilloise

BEL D1

09/12/2025 16:00

Saint Gilloise 2 - 3 Marseille

UEFA CL

06/12/2025 13:15

Saint Gilloise 1 - 1 KAA Gent

BEL D1

03/12/2025 15:30

Saint Gilloise 2 - 1 Zulte-Waregem

BEL Cup

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Mechelen

10/01/2026 06:30

Servette 1 - 2 Mechelen

INT CF

27/12/2025 13:15

Mechelen 1 - 1 FCV Dender EH

BEL D1

21/12/2025 11:00

Sint-Truidense 1 - 0 Mechelen

BEL D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Cercle Brugge 2 - 3 Mechelen

BEL D1

07/12/2025 08:30

Mechelen 1 - 0 Charleroi

BEL D1

04/12/2025 15:30

Charleroi 2 - 0 Mechelen

BEL Cup

Win

50%

Draw

17%

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

Saint Gilloise

Mechelen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.38

Scored

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

27 (68%)13 (33%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

20 (50%)20 (50%)

Saint Gilloise

Recent matches

Mechelen

Under /Over

(70%)28 12(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

Under /Over

(25%)10 30(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

/Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)25 15(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Gilloise

Mechelen

Shots

Saint Gilloise

Total shots

15.30 avg / game

Blocked

140 total

Avg. 4.00

Mechelen

Total shots

10.18 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 2.61

Saint Gilloise Pass Mechelen

Total passes

17262

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

16322

Avg. 408 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Gilloise

Played games

Mechelen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.48

Clean sheets

0.23

5.75

230

Corners

179

4.48

20.20

808

Throw-ins

891

22.28

2.40

Offsides

1.35

1.83

GK saves

160

4.00

Saint Gilloise

DISCIPLINARY

Mechelen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.10

0.05

0.03

12.23

489

Fouls

414

10.35

11.95

478

Tackles

429

10.73

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen on 17 January 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.

Saint Gilloise vs Mechelen Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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