Sint-Truiden vs Mechelen prediction and betting tips on November 8, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 14th round of the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, on November 8, 2024, Sint-Truiden will host Mechelen. Both teams are in need of points: the hosts aim to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while the visitors unexpectedly remain contenders for a European competition spot.
Our prediction for the match Sint-Truiden vs Mechelen
"Sint-Truiden" remains perhaps the most "Japanese" club in Western Europe, a result of its ownership's background. At present, the squad includes over half a dozen "samurai." Last season, they finished in ninth place. Mechelen, on the other hand, ended just above them, having accumulated five more points.
The teams are performing quite differently now. Felix Mazzu's men finished October with victories over Westerlo in the league and Lierse Kempenzonen in the cup. In their last ten matches, they lost only to Gent, but due to a poor start, they remain in the lower half of the table. In the most recent round, they lost to Standard. Besnik Hasi's team also struggled at the beginning, winning for the first time in the fifth round. However, they then secured victories in most of the subsequent matches and climbed into the top four. Only a draw with Royal Union interrupted their winning streak.
The hosts score just under 1.5 goals per game but concede more, averaging 1.75 goals against them. Mechelen, on the other hand, performs much better, scoring over 2.2 goals per match while conceding only 1.3.
Sint-Truiden vs Mechelen: Key statistics and trends
- Sint-Truiden won two of their last three matches
- Mechelen won seven of their last ten matches
- The most common score between the two teams is a 2-1 victory for Sint-Truiden (6 times)
- Sint-Truiden scores 28% of their goals between minutes 76-90
- Mechelen scores 33% of their goals between minutes 76-90
- Sint-Truiden has scored at least once in their last 9 matches
- Mechelen has scored at least once in their last 7 matches
- Sint-Truiden wins the first half in 35% of their matches, while Mechelen wins in 35% of their matches
Sint-Truiden vs Mechelen: Possible starting lineups
Sint-Truiden (possible lineup): Kokubo - Godo, Taniguchi, Van Helden - Ogawa, Vanvesemal, Bertaccini, Ito, Fujita, Patrice - Zahiroleslam
Mechelen (possible lineup): De Wolf - Marsa, Tuba, Ramakers - Fulon, Bafdili, Storm, Schoofs, Ouattara, Pflucke - Lauberbach
Head to Head: Sint-Truiden vs Mechelen
In the 2023-2024 season, Sint-Truiden won all four of the last head-to-head encounters.
Free prediction for the match Sint-Truiden vs Mechelen
Experts believe the chances are equal. However, before their recent draw, Mechelen had been winning every match, showing good form. We suggest betting on the visitors with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.89).
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