OH Leuven - Mechelen predictions

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

Out of their home field and heading into this match as underdogs, Mechelen would need to play their best to have a hope of winning. That said, even a draw would be a positive outcome, and all three results are quite possible.

A Gent draw from the last round is nothing to feel disappointed about. However, OH Leuven will surely be wondering “What If” knowing they did good enough to earn a $HT/FT Gent draw from a difficult Pro League match.

Mechelen’s defeat in the previous round was somewhat expected, given the 4.00 odds top online bookies offered for their away win. The favourites, Anderlecht, took the lead early and dominated the game, ultimately winning 4:1.

We’ve seen some excellent defensive play from OH Leuven lately – they haven’t conceded a single goal for more than three home games which makes To Win to Nil a fairly reasonable option in this match.

Mechelen’s defence seems to be their most prominent weakness at the moment. Having allowed 7 goals in their previous 3 games, it might be a good time to look at Over 3.5 Goals betting markets when it comes to their next match.

This is the second time these two teams will clash as part of the current Pro League season. Mechelen won the first time around, though it was a rather close victory and most bookies are expecting this match to end differently.

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.

The 1.88 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.