Mechelen - KV Oostende betting tips and odds

Mechelen might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as KV Oostende are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

KV Oostende appear severely unprepared for a clash with Mechelen, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 4.50 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

A 3:2 HT/FT victory in the last round might not have been enough of a crowd-pleaser, knowing that Mechelen were widely expected to land a more convincing win. It’s still a job well-done and there is no doubt Mechelen will have enough confidence in their ranks for the Saturday clash.

KV Oostende are coming on the back of a 0:0 away draw in the previous round against Zulte-Waregem. The score was even at half-time and remained so until the final whistle. KV Oostende were clear underdogs in that matchup, though, so they’re happier with the outcome than their opponents.

Mechelen gans are hoping for better defensive performance then what they’ve seen in away games. The previous three matches featured 6 conceded goals.

Considering they conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 home games, there’s not a lot of confidence in KV Oostende and their defenses. Hopefully, they’ll somehow do better as visitors.

Looking over the head-to-head statistics for this Pro League season, the hosts already recorded a victory over KV Oostende. This puts them ahead of their opponents, which is reflected in the betting odds.

Though the odds are against the visitors, at least they’ll be in a position to put up as much of a fight as possible. All of their lineup is accounted for in this match, with no issues from suspensions or injuries.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 2.15.