Westerlo vs Mechelen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Westerlo
WWLDD
7th place in Belgian Pro League
2 - 0
FT
28/01/2023 11:00
Mechelen
WLLLD
13th place in Belgian Pro League
Belgian Pro League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Westerlo vs Mechelen on 28 January 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 7th with 51 points after 34 matches.
  • Mechelen sit 13th with 37 points from 33 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Racing Genk Racing Genk
75 34 23 6 5 78 37 41
02 Saint Gilloise Saint Gilloise
75 34 23 6 5 70 41 29
03 Royal Antwerp Royal Antwerp
72 34 22 6 6 59 26 33
04 Club Brugge Club Brugge
59 34 16 11 7 61 36 25
05 KAA Gent KAA Gent
56 34 16 8 10 64 38 26
06 Standard Liege Standard Liege
55 34 16 7 11 58 45 13
07 Westerlo Westerlo
51 34 14 9 11 61 53 8
08 Cercle Brugge Cercle Brugge
50 34 13 11 10 50 46 4
09 Oud Heverlee Oud Heverlee
48 34 13 9 12 56 48 8
10 Charleroi Charleroi
48 33 14 6 13 45 47 -2
11 Anderlecht Anderlecht
46 34 13 7 14 49 46 3
12 Sint-Truidense Sint-Truidense
42 34 11 9 14 37 40 -3
13 Mechelen Mechelen
37 33 10 7 16 44 63 -19
14 Kortrijk Kortrijk
31 34 8 7 19 37 61 -24
15 KAS Eupen KAS Eupen
28 34 7 7 20 40 75 -35
16 Zulte-Waregem Zulte-Waregem
27 34 6 9 19 50 78 -28
17 Oostende Oostende
27 34 7 6 21 37 76 -39
18 Seraing United Seraing United
20 34 5 5 24 28 68 -40
Westerlo Westerlo Last 6 matches
29/07/2026 20:15
Westerlo 1 - 1 AE Kifisias International Club Friendly
25/07/2026 18:30
USL Dunkerque 1 - 3 Westerlo International Club Friendly
22/07/2026 21:00
Westerlo 0 - 0 Al-Feiha International Club Friendly
18/07/2026 16:30
Westerlo 0 - 2 Beerschot Wilrijk International Club Friendly
12/07/2026 17:30
Helmond Sport 0 - 2 Westerlo International Club Friendly
04/07/2026 19:30
PAOK Saloniki 4 - 0 Westerlo International Club Friendly
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Mechelen Mechelen
25/07/2026 19:00
Willem II 1 - 0 Mechelen International Club Friendly
18/07/2026 18:15
Mechelen 2 - 3 ADO Den Haag International Club Friendly
16/07/2026 00:00
KSK Heist 0 - 1 Mechelen International Club Friendly
11/07/2026 19:15
Mechelen 2 - 0 Hasselt International Club Friendly
04/07/2026 20:00
Mechelen 3 - 0 Rupel Boom International Club Friendly
24/05/2026 23:30
Sint-Truidense 3 - 0 Mechelen Belgian Pro League
Win
50%
Draw
0%
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
Westerlo
Westerlo
20
 Mechelen
Mechelen
17
Goals
Scored
26
Avg. per game
1.30
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.95
Scored
14
Avg. per game
0.82
Conceded
16
Avg. per game
0.94
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 20 home matches
YesNo
16 (80%)4 (20%)
In last 20 home matches
NoYes
9 (53%)8 (47%)
Westerlo

Westerlo

Recent matches

Mechelen

Mechelen

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(65%)13 7(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

/Yes

(65%)13 7(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Westerlo Westerlo
Mechelen Mechelen
Shots
Westerlo
Westerlo
Total shots
11.90 avg / game
Blocked
44 total
Avg. 2.32
Mechelen
Mechelen
Total shots
12.24 avg / game
Blocked
46 total
Avg. 2.71
Westerlo Westerlo Pass Mechelen Mechelen
Total passes
9342
Avg. 467 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
52%
Total passes
7436
Avg. 437 / game
Accurate
76%
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Westerlo
Westerlo
1967
Avg. 98.35 / game
 Mechelen
Mechelen
1672
Avg. 98.35 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Westerlo
Westerlo
929
Avg. 46.45 / game
 Mechelen
Mechelen
855
Avg. 50.29 / game
OTHERS
Westerlo
Westerlo
20
Played games
Mechelen
Mechelen
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.30
6
Clean sheets
4
0.24
5.00
100
Corners
111
6.53
17.75
355
Throw-ins
360
21.18
2.55
51
Offsides
42
2.47
2.85
57
GK saves
39
2.29
Westerlo
Westerlo
DISCIPLINARY
Mechelen
Mechelen
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.05
41
Yellow card
23
1.35
0.00
0
Red card
3
0.18
8.85
177
Fouls
172
10.12
15.95
319
Tackles
266
15.65
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How We Build the Westerlo vs Mechelen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Westerlo vs Mechelen on 28 January 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.

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

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