Leuven take on Mechelen in a Jupiler League clash where both sides are looking to build momentum. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched, we predict a 1-1 draw. Leuven have been inconsistent this season, winning just 20% of their matches overall, though they held league leaders St Gilloise to a 0-0 draw at the weekend. At home, Leuven struggle even more, averaging 2 goals per game but scoring only 0.6 on average while conceding 1.4.
Mechelen have been in a better form, earning 1.2 points per game overall, with an identical average of 1.8 goals scored and conceded per match. Midfielder Kerim Mrabti is pushing for a recall after netting as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Westerlo, which could add some creativity to their attack. H2H stats show Mechelen have historically been stronger, winning 10 of the last 21 clashes, compared to Leuven’s 6 wins, while 62% of their meetings saw both teams score. With both sides capable of finding the net, a tight but open contest is expected.
As 62% of past encounters saw goals at both ends, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 1.5 goals and Mechelen or Draw due to their better H2H record.
This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Sunday 1 February 2026 at 18:15.
What is our Leuven vs Mechelen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Leuven 1 - 1 Mechelen
Leuven vs Mechelen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Abdoul Traore @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Abdoul Traore @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: KV Mechelen +0.5 @ -143 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferLeuven Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldld | 0.90 |
| Home | lldld | 0.40 |
| Away | wlwdl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.71 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.23 | 1.92 |
Mechelen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldld | 1.20 |
| Home | dlwdd | 1.20 |
| Away | wlwll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.31 | 1.07 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.35 | 1.76 |
Leuven vs Mechelen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Leuven (29%)
21 Matches
Mechelen (48%)
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