Mechelen - OH Leuven predictions

Mechelen are definitely more likely to win, though all three possible results are quite reasonable to expect. This makes it hard to make reliable betting predictions when this match is concerned, though we may find some betting value.

With the betting odds being what they are, this match could still go either way. Still, the fact that OH Leuven are generally the weaker team makes this match an uphill battle for them.

The hosts return home after an away defeat (Genk) which saw them defy the odds a bit. Online bookmakers expected them to get destroyed but Mechelen held their ground in the first half and only went down with a minimal goal difference after the break.

OH Leuven’s previous Pro League bout ended up with them playing from behind throughout, ultimately recording a 3:0 defeat. The odds were stacked against them from before kick-off, though. They were the clear underdogs in that matchup against Gent, and couldn’t count on the support of their home fans either.

The hosts are here after a series of home games marked by a high concession rate. For instance, they yielded more than 5 goals over the previous 3 matches at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

OH Leuven may need to work on their defence if they want to get anywhere. In the 3 most recent matches they played, they conceded more than 5 times in total, which is not a good record to have.

The 2.31 betting odds for a home win paint the hosts as the favourites in this matchup, and the head-to-head stats agree. For example, the two teams clashed last season, and Mechelen won with a considerable goal advantage.

They may be favoured to win, but the home team are still playing at an extreme disadvantage because a lot of their players suffered an injury recently. Mory Konate, Daam Foulon, Bill Antonio, Sandy Walsh, Julien Ngoy, Zinho Vanheusden will not be able to play, putting the team in a dangerous situation.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.60 with William Hill, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.