KV Mechelen   -   Oud-Heverlee Leuven

Many fans will be watching this match of the 36th matchday between Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen, which is taking place on Saturday the 27th April. The game will take place in the AFAS Stadion in Mechelen.

Not much time has passed since these teams last met on 30.03.2024. It hasn't been a year yet since they played against each other at the Den Dreef Stadium in Heverlee. Oud-Heverlee Leuven lost the last game against YRM, who scored three goals. Oud-Heverlee Leuven's fans have huge expectations from the team. Let's hope they can achieve a better outcome this time. During their last three action-packed matches, Oud-Heverlee Leuven scored five goals, while Yellow-Red KV Mechelen only managed to accumulate 4.

Temperatures on the matchday will probably not rise high, reaching a daily maximum of 14°C, so the players shouldn't be exhausted too soon. However, chances for rain are quite high, so they might have to deal with that.

Oud-Heverlee Leuven, currently being at one of the league's top positions, will have to defend their lead against Yellow-Red KV Mechelen; and with Yellow-Red KV Mechelen being on second position they might have a hard time proving they're the better team.

Who'll stand on the field?

Here is a summary of whom the managers will most likely put on the field.

Fans will be quite interested to learn that the players listed below are likely to feature in the starting eleven of Yellow-Red Mechelen:
• Goalkeeper: Gaetan Coucke
• Defense: Munashe Garananga, David Bates, Elias Cobbaut, Daam Foulon
• Midfield: Patrick Pflucke, Ngal ayel Mukau, Rob Schoofs, Geoffry Hairemans
• Forward line: Norman Bassette, Kerim Mrabti

As for Oud-Heverlee Leu.: They will probably choose these players to participate in the starting eleven:
• Goalkeeper: Tobe Leysen
• Defenders: Hamza Mendyl, Franco Russo, Joel Schingtienne, Richie Sagrado
• Midfielders: Siebe Schrijvers, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Takahiro Akimoto, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, Mathieu Maertens
• Forward line: Jonatan Braut Brunes

Check the confirmed lineups on Oddspedia one hour before the game.

As the goalkeeper, manager Besnik Hasi will probably use Gaetan Coucke, who will be supported by Munashe Garananga, David Bates, Elias Cobbaut and Daam Foulon in the defense. Norman Bassette and Kerim Mrabti will try to put pressure on the oppsoing team and score goals, as will the midfielders Patrick Pflucke, Ngal ayel Mukau, Rob Schoofs and Geoffry Hairemans.

In terms of substitute players, these names will probably be selected for the upcoming competition: Yannick Thoelen, Sandy Walsh, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, Jannes Van Hecke, Mory Konate, Bilal Bafdili, Nikola Storm, Islam Slimani, Lion Lauberbach.

Considerung the lineup of their last matches, it is likely that Oud-Heverlee Leuven will play in a 3-4-3 formation with the midfield consisting of Siebe Schrijvers, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Takahiro Akimoto, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson and Mathieu Maertens, while Hamza Mendyl, Franco Russo, Joel Schingtienne and Richie Sagrado will take up position at the back half of the field. While Tobe Leysen will try to protect the team's own goal, Jonatan Braut Brunes will try to break through Yellow-Red Mechelen's defensive line and score goals.

In terms of substitute players, Oscar Garcia is likely to choose from this pool of personalities: Maxence Prevot, Joren Dom, Pierre-Yves Ngawa, Christ Souanga, Florian Miguel, Kento Misao, Youssef Maziz, Nachon Nsingi, Nathaniel Opoku, Suphanat Mueanta.

The prediction - all things considered

Some factors to consider when betting include the stadium, the player roster and any substitutes. But also the weather can play an important role in the outcome of a match. While a draw is very unlikely to happen (25.3%), experts believe that Yellow-Red Mechelen has increased chances of winning, namely 48.4%. Oud-Heverlee Leu. is barely considered for the win. Experts give them a 26.3% chance to achieve victory.
The following facts should always be a part of your betting strategy if you hope to walk away a winner:

• The most common result of matches between Yellow-Red KV Mechelen and Oud-Heverlee Leuven is 2-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.
• When Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is down 0-1 home, they win 12% of their matches.
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Yellow-Red KV Mechelen (in all competitions).
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven haven't won any of their last 5 away matches.
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven's away record this season: 2-6-9.
• In Pro League, Oud-Heverlee Leuven has better performance than Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
• During the last 14 meetings with Yellow-Red KV Mechelen playing at home, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen have won 7 times, there have been 4 draws while Oud-Heverlee Leuven have won 3 times. The goal difference is 26-20 in favour of Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
• Both teams haven't won their last match in Pro League.

KV Mechelen vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven Oddspedia Tip

After a thorough analysis of stats, recent form and H2H games between KV Mechelen and Oud-Heverlee Leuven, our Oddspedia algorithm has predicted the following outcome:

 KV Mechelen 1 : 1 Oud-Heverlee Leuven

Match Details

• KV Mechelen v Oud-Heverlee Leuven
• Pro League Belgium
• Date - 27/04/2024
• Starting time - 14:00 UTC
• Venue: AFAS Stadion, Mechelen, Belgium

Compare KV Mechelen v Oud-Heverlee Leuven Betting Odds 

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
KV Mechelen To win	1.98	BetMGM
Draw	3.80	22Bet
Oud-Heverlee Leuven To win	3.58	22Bet
Goals over 2.5	1.66	22Bet
Goals under 2.5	2.25	bet365

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