KV Mechelen vs Anderlecht predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Belgian Jupiler Pro League, on Saturday,

Mechelen

Anderlecht

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As KV Mechelen prepares to host Anderlecht on April 18, 2026, both teams come into the match with differing recent form. KV Mechelen has secured two victories in their last five outings, showcasing resilience and a fighting spirit, while Anderlecht has struggled, managing only one win in their last five games.

The home side will look to leverage their strong support from the fans and capitalize on their attacking play, which has shown promise in recent matches. On the other hand, Anderlecht, historically one of the stronger teams in the league, will need to improve their performance significantly, particularly in midfield and defense, to regain their competitive edge.

Bookmakers currently favor Anderlecht slightly with odds of 2.35 for an away win, compared to KV Mechelen’s 2.88 for a home victory. The probability model reflects a close contest, predicting a 32.5% chance of a home win, a 26.8% chance for a draw, and a 41.6% probability of an away win for Anderlecht.

As this match unfolds, both teams will aim to establish dominance, making it a key fixture in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. With the stakes high, one can expect a tightly contested battle, but outcomes remain uncertain.

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Mechelen
33.2%		 Draw
26.2%		 Anderlecht
40.7%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.88 3.65 2.35

Latest Results

06.04.26 AA Gent – KV Mechelen – 1:1
22.03.26 Club Brugge – KV Mechelen – 4:1
15.03.26 KV Mechelen – Anderlecht – 1:0
08.03.26 AA Gent – KV Mechelen – 3:1
28.02.26 KV Mechelen – Zulte Waregem – 2:1		 06.04.26 Club Brugge – Anderlecht – 4:2
22.03.26 Anderlecht – Cercle Brugge – 2:3
15.03.26 KV Mechelen – Anderlecht – 1:0
08.03.26 Club Brugge – Anderlecht – 2:2
28.02.26 Anderlecht – Oud-Heverlee Leuven – 5:1

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 1.
  • Mechelen has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Anderlecht is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 4 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 29:44. (average 1.5:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Mechelen won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 17:19. (average 1.7:1.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.03.26 KV Mechelen – Anderlecht – 1:0
    01.11.25 Anderlecht – KV Mechelen – 3:1
    26.01.25 Anderlecht – KV Mechelen – 4:1
    17.08.24 KV Mechelen – Anderlecht – 1:3
    01.02.24 KV Mechelen – Anderlecht – 2:2

    Standings

    Championship Group

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Club Brugge KV 2 2 0 0 6:3 3 38
    2 Royale Union SG 1 1 0 0 1:0 1 36
    3 St. Truiden 2 0 0 2 1:3 -2 29
    4 Gent 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 24
    5 KV Mechelen 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 24
    6 Anderlecht 1 0 0 1 2:4 -2 22

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