Our KV Mechelen vs Westerlo Prediction: 2-1
KV Mechelen vs Westerlo in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 18:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This KV Mechelen vs Westerlo prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
KV Mechelen's Last Match – Union Saint Gilloise vs KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Belgium First Division A setback against Union Saint Gilloise on January 17. In that match, KV Mechelen had 58% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Saint Gilloise | 42% | 14 (6) | 1.26 | 51 |
KV Mechelen | 58% | 4 (1) | 0.54 | 36 |
Westerlo's Last Match – Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge
Westerlo will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Belgium First Division A loss to Cercle Brugge on January 17. In that match, Westerlo saw 70% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Westerlo | 70% | 9 (6) | 1.27 | 65 |
Cercle Brugge | 30% | 5 (7) | 0.48 | 49 |
KV Mechelen vs Westerlo Stats
Key Stats
| KV Mechelen | Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 1.56 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KV Mechelen are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Westerlo average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



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