Mechelen vs Antwerp Prediction 13.12.2024 | Jupiler League

• Competition: Jupiler League
• Date: 13.12.2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne (Mechelen)

After 17 rounds of the Jupiler Pro League, Mechelen holds a strong 6th position on the table with 24 points. While the club may not have the reputation of being one of Belgium's top teams, they have previously managed to upset the favorites.

Mechelen has been defeated in their last two league matches and is eager to get back to winning ways in front of their home crowd. In the previous round, they were unlucky to lose to the reigning champions, Club Brugge, conceding a goal in the 101st minute of the match.

On the other hand, Antwerp currently holds 4th place with 27 points, but they are already significantly behind the leaders, Genk, who have 38 points. This deficit has accumulated over the last three rounds, where the Belgian champions from the 2022/2023 season have only earned one point. Last week, they suffered their second consecutive defeat, this time unexpectedly losing to Charleroi. Due to the specific competition system, Antwerp still has time to improve and re-enter the title race, but they desperately need a series of good results.

KV Mechelen vs Antwerp pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Neither team has been in great form recently, making it difficult to predict a winner. However, goals are expected in this match. Both teams are among the top scorers in the league. Mechelen has been especially efficient when playing at home. They have played 9 home league games this season, and a total of 35 goals have been scored in those matches. It will not be easy for the visitors, who have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 consecutive games, making BTTS (Both Teams to Score) the logical choice.