KV Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp predictions, Feb 08, 2026

Feb 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Belgian Jupiler Pro League, on Sunday,

KV Mechelen

Royal Antwerp

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In an upcoming Belgian Pro League clash, KV Mechelen will face off against Royal Antwerp FC at home on February 8, 2026. Both teams come into this matchup with varying recent forms, as KV Mechelen has only managed to win 1 of their last 5 matches, while Royal Antwerp FC has won 3 of their last 5.

In terms of bookmakers odds, it’s a close affair with the home side slightly favored at 2.57, compared to 2.66 for the away team. Our model prediction reflects this closely contested matchup, with KV Mechelen given a 37.9% chance of winning, a 28.5% chance of a draw, and a 34.6% chance of Royal Antwerp FC securing the victory.

When it comes to tactical strengths, KV Mechelen will look to capitalize on their home advantage and solid defensive organization, while Royal Antwerp FC will rely on their attacking prowess to break down their opponents.

With both teams having strengths in different areas and the odds being so close, it’s hard to predict the outcome of this match with certainty. Fans can expect an exciting and closely fought contest between these two teams.

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Mechelen
34.8%		 Draw
28.8%		 Antwerp
36.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Belgian Jupiler Pro League KV Mechelen: 1.51% Antwerp: 0.76%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.74 3.35 2.63
betsson 2.72 3.2 2.58
MarathonBet 2.75 3.3 2.63
WilliamHill 2.63 3.1 2.5
Pinnacle 2.7 3.3 2.6
Best for US Customers 2.6 3.2 2.54

Latest Results

01.02.26 Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KV Mechelen – 2:2
25.01.26 KV Mechelen – KVC Westerlo – 1:1
17.01.26 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KV Mechelen – 1:0
10.01.26 KV Mechelen – Servette FC – 2:1
27.12.25 KV Mechelen – FCV Dender EH – 1:1		 31.01.26 Cercle Brugge – Royal Antwerp FC – 0:4
25.01.26 Royal Antwerp FC – SC Charleroi – 0:2
18.01.26 FCV Dender EH – Royal Antwerp FC – 1:0
13.01.26 Royal Antwerp FC – RAAL La Louvière – 2:1 ET
27.12.25 Royal Antwerp FC – Zulte Waregem – 2:1

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: ) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 2.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Antwerp may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 21:31. (average 1.1:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Mechelen won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 14:11. (average 1.6:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.08.25 Royal Antwerp FC – KV Mechelen – 2:1
    13.12.24 KV Mechelen – Royal Antwerp FC – 1:1
    24.08.24 Royal Antwerp FC – KV Mechelen – 0:1
    17.02.24 Royal Antwerp FC – KV Mechelen – 0:1
    30.09.23 KV Mechelen – Royal Antwerp FC – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Royale Union SG 23 14 7 2 38:12 26 49
    2 St. Truiden 23 14 3 6 33:26 7 45
    3 Club Brugge KV 23 14 2 7 42:29 13 44
    4 Anderlecht 23 10 6 7 30:28 2 36
    5 Gent 23 9 6 8 37:32 5 33
    6 Charleroi 23 9 6 8 29:26 3 33
    7 KV Mechelen 23 8 9 6 28:26 2 33
    8 St. Liege 23 9 3 11 20:29 -9 30
    9 Antwerp 23 8 6 9 28:24 4 30
    10 Genk 23 7 8 8 31:35 -4 29
    11 Westerlo 23 7 7 9 30:33 -3 28
    12 Waregem 23 6 8 9 31:35 -4 26
    13 RAAL La Louviere 23 5 9 9 20:26 -6 24
    14 Leuven 23 5 7 11 21:32 -11 22
    15 Cercle Brugge KSV 23 4 9 10 28:35 -7 21
    16 Dender 23 3 8 12 18:36 -18 17

    Belgian Jupiler Pro League Outrights

    1. Royale Union SG: 1.8 (41.97%)

    2. Club Brugge: 2.75 (27.47%)

    3. St. Truiden: 5 (15.11%)

    4. Anderlecht: 26 (2.91%)

    5. KV Mechelen: 50 (1.51%)

    6. Genk: 65 (1.16%)

    7. Gent: 65 (1.16%)

    8. Charleroi: 65 (1.16%)

    9. Westerlo: 100 (0.76%)

    10. Dender: 100 (0.76%)

    11. Cercle Brugge: 100 (0.76%)

    12. St. Liege: 100 (0.76%)

    13. Leuven: 100 (0.76%)

    14. Antwerp: 100 (0.76%)

    15. RAAL La Louviere: 100 (0.76%)

    16. Waregem: 100 (0.76%)

    17. UR La Louviere Centre: 100 (0.76%)

    18. Sporting Oud-Heverlee Leuven: 100 (0.76%)

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