Standard Liege   -   KV Mechelen

Soccer fans are already excited for the upcoming match between Standard Liege and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen in the Stade Maurice Dufrasne on 23.04.2024.

It was no longer than a year ago, 20.12.2023 to be precise, when these teams met each other and played for the big win at the AFAS Stadion in Mechelen. Fans of Yellow-Red KV Mechelen are fighting for a victory as it occured in their last meeting when they beat Standard Liege 3-0, so tensions on both sides are certainly running high. In the last three matches of the two teams facing each other, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen scored a total of 4 goals while Standard Liege only scored 3.

Temperatures on 23.04.2024 are expected to reach 8°C, so the teams will have to watch themselves. Precipitation could also be a challenge, since chances for clear are quite high. At least wind shouldn't be a problem, gusts are only expected to reach speeds of 11kmph.

With Yellow-Red KV Mechelen being on the second position of the league, there's a lot to be expected from them; and with Standard Liege being on fifth position they might have a hard time proving they're the better team.

Probable lineups

The following shows a summary of whom the managers will probably put on the field.

Given their performance in the past, Standard de Liège is likely to take on a formation of 3-5-2 in the next game:
• Goalkeeper: Arnaud Bodart
• Defense: Jonathan Panzo, Kostas Laifis, Lucas Noubi Ngnokam
• Midfield: Isaac Price, Hayao Kawabe, William Balikwisha
• Attackers: Hakim Sahabo, Cihan Canak, Wilfried Kanga, Kelvin Yeboah

In the upcoming match, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen's management will probably utilise a 3-4-3 formation using the following players:
• Goalkeeper: Gaetan Coucke
• Defenders: Munashe Garananga, David Bates, Elias Cobbaut, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, Daam Foulon
• Midfielders: Mory Konate, Rob Schoofs
• Attackers: Islam Slimani, Nikola Storm, Kerim Mrabti

The confirmed lineups will be available one hour before kickoff on Oddspedia.

Although there's no final lineup yet, it is likely that Ivan Leko will put Hakim Sahabo, Cihan Canak, Wilfried Kanga and Kelvin Yeboah at the front of his 3-5-2 formation, followed by Isaac Price, Hayao Kawabe and William Balikwisha in the midfield. The defense might consist of Jonathan Panzo, Kostas Laifis and Lucas Noubi Ngnokam, while Arnaud Bodart will try to prevent Yellow-red Kv Mechelen of scoring goals.

Matthieu Luka Epolo, Gilles Dewaele, Ibe Hautekiet, Steven Alzate, Moussa Djenepo, Brahim Ghalidi, Kamal Sowah, Seydou Fini and Stipe Perica will probably sit on the bench in case of a substitution.

Taking a look at their last matches, it's probable that Yellow-Red KV Mechelen will play in a 3-4-3 formation with the midfield consisting of Mory Konate and Rob Schoofs, while the defense is formed by Munashe Garananga, David Bates, Elias Cobbaut, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo and Daam Foulon. While Gaetan Coucke will try to protect the team's own goal, Islam Slimani, Nikola Storm and Kerim Mrabti will try to break through Standard de Liège's defensive line and score goals.

The following could be the substitute players of Yellow-Red KV Mechelen, chosen by the manager: Yannick Thoelen, Sandy Walsh, Jannes Van Hecke, Geoffry Hairemans, Ngal ayel Mukau, Bilal Bafdili, Patrick Pflucke, Lion Lauberbach, Norman Bassette.

The right betting decision

There are several key factors to take into consideration when you want to pick out a winner, but the most important thing is to find value in betting selections. Any bet that is projected to pay a higher rate than it should require players to consider a number of things such as direct h2h records, lineups, goal averages, goals and last matches performance. The two teams are evenly matched - with the odds being similar. For this reason, wagering on this match will be a tough decision. While the probability of Standard de Liège winning is 39.3%, an away win is evaluated at 33.3%, which leaves the chances of drawing at 27.4%.
You may wish to also consider the following facts before you place your bet:

• The winner of their last meeting was Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
• When Standard Liege leads 1-0 at home, they win in 71% of their matches.
• When Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is down 1-0 away, they win 16% of their matches.
• Wilfried Kanga is Standard Liege's top scorer with 12 goals. Kerim Mrabti has scored 7 times for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
• In the last 5 meetings Standard Liege won 1, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen won 3, 1 draws.
• Standard Liege wins 20% of halftimes, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen wins 31%.
• Standard Liege scores 1.32 goals when playing at home and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen scores 1.61 goals when playing away (on average).
• Average number of goals in meetings between Standard Liege and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is 2.4.

At their next meeting in Mechelen, both teams will once again have the chance to prove their strength against one another. The match will take place on 25.05.2024.

Standard Liege vs KV Mechelen Oddspedia Tip

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

 Standard Liege 1 : 1 KV Mechelen

Match Details

• Standard Liege v KV Mechelen
• Pro League Belgium
• Date - 23/04/2024
• Starting time - 18:30 UTC
• Venue: Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege, Belgium

Compare Standard Liege v KV Mechelen Betting Odds 

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Standard Liege To win	2.50	BetMGM
Draw	3.60	22Bet
KV Mechelen To win	2.70	BetMGM
Goals over 2.5	1.74	22Bet
Goals under 2.5	2.15	bet365

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