Antwerp - Mechelen betting tips and odds

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Mechelen are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Antwerp should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

Mechelen appear severely unprepared for a clash with Antwerp, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 4.00 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

Antwerp entered their previous league bout as the favourites but failed to gain the upper hand for more than half the match. They were playing away, though, and managed to finally pull ahead later in the game, ultimately recording a narrow but satisfying 0:1 victory.

Mechelen were playing an away game in an extremely difficult matchup against Genk in the previous round. Quite predictably, they fell behind in the first half – and the second half didn’t go much better either, ending in a harsh 4:1 defeat.

Antwerp’s last five Pro League appearances all ended with less than two goals on the final tally. With that in mind, an Under 2.5 Goals market might be something to consider.

With 6 goals in their own net over the last 3 matches, Mechelen’s defence leaves a lot to be desired.

Antwerp have a narrow defeat on record from earlier in the season. With home-field advantage, however, they’re expected to win this showdown – at least as far as the bookies are concerned.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Sunday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

Though a Home Win bet is the best offer in terms of value, the outcome is far from guaranteed. Though there’s a moderate risk involved, the 1.89 odds offered at Unibet are worth it.