Westerlo vs Mechelen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Westerlo

D W L L L

11th place in League

0-2

18/05/2024 12:15

Mechelen

D W W W W

8th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Westerlo vs Mechelen on 18 May 2024 (kick-off: 12:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Westerlo vs Mechelen preview before placing your bet.

Westerlo are currently 11th with 30 points after 30 matches.
Mechelen sit 8th with 45 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Mechelen to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Mechelen, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Westerlo have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

12:15

2024-05-18

Westerlo vs Mechelen - Prediction & Odds

Westerlo

Mechelen

2024-05-18 12:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	70	30	21	7	2	63	31	32
02 Anderlecht	63	30	18	9	3	58	30	28
03 Royal Antwerp	52	30	14	10	6	55	27	28
04 Club Brugge	51	30	14	9	7	62	29	33
05 Cercle Brugge	47	30	14	5	11	44	34	10
06 Racing Genk	47	30	12	11	7	51	31	20
07 KAA Gent	47	30	12	11	7	53	38	15
08 Mechelen	45	30	13	6	11	39	34	5
09 Sint-Truidense	40	30	10	10	10	35	46	-11
10 Standard Liege	34	30	8	10	12	33	41	-8
11 Westerlo	30	30	7	9	14	42	54	-12
12 Oud Heverlee	29	30	7	8	15	34	47	-13
13 Charleroi	29	30	7	8	15	26	48	-22
14 KAS Eupen	24	30	7	3	20	24	58	-34
15 Kortrijk	24	30	6	6	18	22	57	-35
16 Jeunesse Molenbeek	23	30	5	8	17	31	67	-36

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Club Brugge	50	10	7	3	0	21	6	15
02 Saint Gilloise	49	10	4	2	4	17	12	5
03 Anderlecht	46	10	4	2	4	12	12	0
04 Racing Genk	37	10	4	1	5	8	17	-9
05 Cercle Brugge	37	10	3	4	3	13	13	0
06 Royal Antwerp	32	10	2	0	8	7	18	-11

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 KAA Gent	48	10	8	0	2	27	10	17
02 Mechelen	39	10	5	1	4	20	18	2
03 Sint-Truidense	33	10	3	4	3	14	15	-1
04 Oud Heverlee	30	10	4	3	3	12	12	0
05 Standard Liege	22	9	0	5	4	12	22	-10
06 Westerlo	21	9	1	3	5	12	20	-8

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Charleroi	45	6	5	1	0	11	4	7
02 Kortrijk	31	6	2	1	3	7	10	-3
03 Jeunesse Molenbeek	30	6	2	1	3	8	9	-1
04 KAS Eupen	28	6	1	1	4	5	8	-3

Head To Head

13/04/2024 12:15

Mechelen

3 - 2

Westerlo

BEL D1

08/03/2024 15:45

Mechelen

3 - 1

Westerlo

BEL D1

26/08/2023 10:00

Westerlo

2 - 3

Mechelen

BEL D1

28/01/2023 11:00

Westerlo

2 - 0

Mechelen

BEL D1

21/08/2022 15:00

Mechelen

5 - 4

Westerlo

BEL D1

18/07/2021 05:00

Westerlo

3 - 1

Mechelen

INT CF

Westerlo

33%

Draw

Mechelen

67%

Westerlo Last 6 matches

03/05/2024 14:45

Westerlo 2 - 2 Sint-Truidense BEL D1

27/04/2024 14:45

KAA Gent 3 - 2 Westerlo BEL D1

23/04/2024 14:30

Westerlo 1 - 1 Oud Heverlee BEL D1

20/04/2024 12:15

Westerlo 3 - 3 Standard Liege BEL D1

13/04/2024 12:15

Mechelen 3 - 2 Westerlo BEL D1

07/04/2024 13:15

Westerlo 0 - 3 KAA Gent BEL D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Mechelen

04/05/2024 12:15

Mechelen 2 - 4 KAA Gent BEL D1

27/04/2024 10:00

Mechelen 3 - 0 Oud Heverlee BEL D1

23/04/2024 14:30

Standard Liege 0 - 0 Mechelen BEL D1

20/04/2024 14:00

KAA Gent 3 - 1 Mechelen BEL D1

13/04/2024 12:15

Mechelen 3 - 2 Westerlo BEL D1

05/04/2024 14:45

Mechelen 2 - 3 Sint-Truidense BEL D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

203

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

185

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

200

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

190

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 275 matches

YesNo

149 (54%)126 (46%)

In last 275 matches

NoYes

143 (49%)151 (51%)

Westerlo

Recent matches

Mechelen

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Westerlo

Mechelen

Shots

Westerlo

Total shots

12.24 avg / game

Blocked

483 total

Avg. 3.38

Mechelen

Total shots

12.30 avg / game

Blocked

562 total

Avg. 2.78

Westerlo Pass Mechelen

Total passes

65385

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

101782

Avg. 456 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Westerlo

275

Played games

Mechelen

294

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.26

4.60

1265

Corners

1403

4.77

11.44

3147

Throw-ins

4469

15.20

1.07

294

Offsides

423

1.44

1.95

537

GK saves

787

2.68

Westerlo

DISCIPLINARY

Mechelen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.64

452

459

1.56

0.09

0.08

6.67

1833

Fouls

2494

8.48

8.85

2435

Tackles

3472

11.81

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How We Build the Westerlo vs Mechelen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Westerlo vs Mechelen on 18 May 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.

Westerlo vs Mechelen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Westerlo'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 Westerlo and Mechelen 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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