Westerlo vs KV Mechelen prediction 18.05.2024

• Competition: Belgian Pro League
• Date: 18th May 2024
• Kickoff: 16:15 UTC +1 / 18:15 CEST
• Venue: Het Kuipje

The fight for a Conference League place in the Belgian top flight continues this weekend, with Westerlo vs KV Mechelen among the fixtures scheduled for Saturday.

Westerlo ended the regular season in poor form and took that form with them into the Play-offs for European places. The hosts enter this weekend’s game on the back of a 2-2 draw with STVV at this ground – a game that extended their winless run to eleven games. However, head coach Bart Goor will take heart from the fact that his side has taken a point from each of the last three home matches.

Mechelen looked like the only team that could stop Gent from winning this group, but De Kakkers have given up. They sit nine points off the top with just two games remaining, and one of the reasons for this is their performances on the road. Besnik Hasi’s side are winless in their last three away games, losing two and drawing one.

Westerlo vs KV Mechelen Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals

Westerlo just can’t defend at the moment. The hosts are without a clean sheet in their last 18 games in all competitions, and conceded at last two in five of the last six.

There are always goals when Westerlo and Mechelen go head to head. Both sides scored in five of the last six meetings, and as many games produced at least four goals.

Entertainment has also been the main headline in the recent games of the visitors. Each of Mechelen’s last three games produced at least three goals, and I think that run will be extended this weekend.

• Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
• Westerlo vs KV Mechelen prediction: 2-3