KV Oostende - Mechelen betting tips and odds

Though KV Oostende are the favourites between these two teams, this is a fairly balanced matchup. All three possible outcomes of a Result bet are quite possible, which at least means we may get to see an exciting game.

Mechelen will need to dig deep in order to get past the motivated hosts. An away win at 2.95 betting odds is considered a high risk but that’s exactly why the reward would be much sweeter.

KV Oostende’s defeat in their previous home game was painful, but it can’t really be used to judge their form. After all, they were up against Gent , who are widely considered much stronger. KV Oostende were already behind at the half-time mark, and they didn’t fair much better later on, which all resulted in a devastating 0:4 loss.

In the previous round of the Pro League, Mechelen turned a slight edge in form and home-field advantage into a decisive 3:1 victory against Standard Liège.

The hosts will be looking to cut down on the number of goals they concede. They’ve recorded more than 5 total concessions over the last 3 matches, which is usually a cause for concern.

Our confidence in Mechelen and, more specifically, their defenses, is shaky at best. After more than 5 concessions in three consecutive home games, most bookies and pundits see them as unreliable.

KV Oostende already have a victory over Mechelen on their record. It happened earlier in this running season of the Pro League, marking them as the clear favourites for the upcoming showdown.

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

An Over 3.5 Goals bet is easily the smartest choice for this fixture, consider in the teams’ respective histories. It’s a considerably more probable outcome than it seems, so the 1 odds are great value.