Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In an upcoming Belgian Jupiler Pro League match, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise will host KV Mechelen on January 17, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Saint-Gilloise winning only one of their last five games, while Mechelen managed to secure two victories during the same period.

Analyzing the current form, bookmakers heavily favor Saint-Gilloise with odds of 1.31 for a home win, compared to 8.62 for an away victory for Mechelen. Our model prediction also aligns with this, giving a 75.3% probability of a home win, 17.2% for a draw, and 10.2% for an away win. The predicted final score based on odds stands at 2:0 in favor of Saint-Gilloise.

Tactically, Saint-Gilloise will look to capitalize on their home advantage and defensive stability to secure three points. On the other hand, Mechelen will aim to disrupt their opponent’s rhythm and capitalize on any potential counter-attacking opportunities.

With these factors in mind, the match is set to be an intriguing battle between two sides with different strengths. The outcome is unpredictable, making it a must-watch for soccer fans.

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Union SG 71%

Draw 18.3%

Mechelen 10.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of Belgian Jupiler Pro League Royale Union SG: 32.4% KV Mechelen: 4.57%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.31	5.3	9
	1.33	5.24	9.55
	1.3	5	8.5
	1.32	5.46	8.48
	1.3	5	8

Latest Results

26.12.25 Cercle Brugge – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – 1:1 20.12.25 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Zulte Waregem – 2:0 14.12.25 SC Charleroi – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – 1:1 09.12.25 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Olympique Marseille – 2:3 06.12.25 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – AA Gent – 1:1

10.01.26 KV Mechelen – Servette FC – 2:1 27.12.25 KV Mechelen – FCV Dender EH – 1:1 21.12.25 Sint-Truidense VV – KV Mechelen – 1:0 13.12.25 Cercle Brugge – KV Mechelen – 2:3 07.12.25 KV Mechelen – SC Charleroi – 1:0

Facts

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Championship Group: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Championship Group: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Union SG won 1.

Union SG has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Mechelen is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Union SG may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Union SG is the obvious favorite.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Union SG won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 22:27. (average 1.2:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Union SG won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 12:10. (average 1.3:1.1).

Latest Head To Head

09.11.25 KV Mechelen – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – 1:1 16.02.25 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KV Mechelen – 0:1 02.11.24 KV Mechelen – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – 1:1 17.12.23 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KV Mechelen – 1:0 19.08.23 KV Mechelen – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – 4:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Royale Union SG	20	12	6	2	36:12	24	42
2	Club Brugge KV	20	13	2	5	36:22	14	41
3	St. Truiden	20	12	3	5	30:23	7	39
4	Anderlecht	20	10	5	5	28:22	6	35
5	KV Mechelen	20	8	7	5	25:22	3	31
6	St. Liege	20	8	3	9	18:23	-5	27
7	Antwerp	20	7	6	7	24:21	3	27
8	Gent	20	7	5	8	28:29	-1	26
9	Genk	20	6	7	7	27:31	-4	25
10	Westerlo	20	6	6	8	28:30	-2	24
11	Charleroi	20	6	6	8	23:26	-3	24
12	Waregem	20	5	8	7	26:29	-3	23
13	Leuven	20	5	5	10	19:29	-10	20
14	RAAL La Louviere	20	4	8	8	15:21	-6	20
15	Cercle Brugge KSV	20	3	8	9	25:30	-5	17
16	Dender	20	2	7	11	16:34	-18	13

Belgian Jupiler Pro League Outrights

1. Club Brugge: 2.3 (33.81%)

2. Royale Union SG: 2.4 (32.4%)

3. St. Truiden: 8 (9.72%)

4. Anderlecht: 10 (7.78%)

5. KV Mechelen: 17 (4.57%)

6. Genk: 50 (1.56%)

7. Gent: 65 (1.2%)

8. Antwerp: 65 (1.2%)

9. Charleroi: 100 (0.78%)

10. Westerlo: 100 (0.78%)

11. Dender: 100 (0.78%)

12. Cercle Brugge: 100 (0.78%)

13. St. Liege: 100 (0.78%)

14. Leuven: 100 (0.78%)

15. RAAL La Louviere: 100 (0.78%)

16. Waregem: 100 (0.78%)

17. UR La Louviere Centre: 100 (0.78%)

18. Sporting Oud-Heverlee Leuven: 100 (0.78%)

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