Mechelen vs Westerlo Prediction & Betting Tips | 25/01/2026

Mechelen vs Westerlo Prediction and Betting Tips | 25 January 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

21 January 2026 • 22:55 UTC • 1 min read

Mechelen vs Westerlo Prediction and Betting Tips 25 January 2026

Mechelen look to regroup after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Royale Union SG and given Westerlo's recent ups and downs, we predict a 2-0 home win. The return of their key central defender Gora Diouf—who missed the last league match due to suspension—should immediately strengthen a back line that has conceded 1.20 goals per game this season. At home, Mechelen average 1.25 points per game, and while scoring remains an issue (0.75 goals per home match), they tend to stay competitive in tight, low-scoring encounters.

Westerlo have no new injury concerns following a 2-0 loss to Cercle Brugge, though their away record remains worrying: 0.40 points per game and 0% away wins. They concede 2.00 goals per away match, and despite creating decent expected goals numbers (1.55 xG away), they struggle to convert consistently. Their overall form of WDWLL reflects inconsistency, but they remain capable of troubling teams with pace in transition. Historically, Mechelen have held the upper hand, winning 11 of the last 19 meetings, and with the defensive reinforcement returning, they appear better positioned to edge this matchup.

Considering Mechelen's better H2H record and Westerlo’s poor away form, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, with additional value on Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals as Mechelen score only 0.80 per game, while Westerlo struggle away.

This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Sunday 25 January 2026 at 18:15.

What is our Mechelen vs Westerlo prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Mechelen 2 - 0 Westerlo

Mechelen vs Westerlo Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-0
Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
Anytime Goalscorer: Hassane Bande @ 140 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 175 Odds

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Mechelen Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwldl	1.10
Home	dlwd	1.25
Away	wlwll	1.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	25%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	2.00	1.50	2.33
Scored	0.80	0.75	0.83
Conceded	1.20	0.75	1.50
BTTS	40%	50%	33%
Clean Sheets	20%	25%	17%
Failed to Score	40%	25%	50%
Expected Goals	1.12	1.25	1.03
Expected Goals Against	1.64	1.38	1.82

Westerlo Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wdwll	0.90
Home	ldwwl	1.40
Away	llddl	0.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	40%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.50	2.00	3.00
Scored	1.10	1.20	1.00
Conceded	1.40	0.80	2.00
BTTS	40%	20%	60%
Clean Sheets	20%	40%	0%
Failed to Score	50%	60%	40%
Expected Goals	1.69	1.84	1.55
Expected Goals Against	1.39	1.20	1.57