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Anderlecht and Mechelen will battle for three points in a Belgian Jupiler Pro League round 13 clash on Saturday (November 1st). The game will be played at Lotto Park.
The home side will be looking to build on the 2-0 victory they registered over Ninove at the same venue in the Cup in midweek. Adriano Bertaccini and Cesar Valera scored first half goals to help their side advance to the next round.
KV Mechelen, meanwhile, claimed a 2-1 comeback home win over K. Lierse, also in the Cup. Mauro Lenaerts put the visitors ahead midway through the first half to put them ahead at the break. Lion Lauberbach stepped off the bench at the break and drew the game level four minutes into the second half. Myron van Brederode scored the match-winner in the 74th minute.
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De Kakkers will now shift their focus to the league where their last game saw them share the spoils in a 1-1 draw at home to Leuven. Anderlecht fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Charleroi in their last league game.
The loss saw the Purple and White drop to fifth spot in the standings, having garnered 19 points from 12 games. Mechelen are one spot and one point above them.
Anderlecht vs Mechelen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Anderlecht have 57 wins from the last 104 head-to-head games. Mechelen were victorious 18 times while 29 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in January 2025 when Anderlecht claimed a 4-1 home win.
- The last six head-to-head games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
- Twelve of Anderlecht's last 13 games across competitions have produced less than three goals.
- Eight of Mechelen's last 10 competitive games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Anderlecht vs Mechelen Prediction
Anderlecht have struggled for consistency so far, just like their performances over the last few years. They have won just two of their last eight league games (four draws) while five of their last seven have seen one side keep a clean sheet.
Mechelen have performed well and have lost just one of their last eight games across competitions (four wins).
Backing the home side to claim a narrow win and clean sheet.
Prediction: Anderlecht 1-0 Mechelen
Anderlecht vs Mechelen Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Anderlecht to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
