Belgian Pro League · Saturday, 07/11/2026 · 18:15
OH Leuven vs Mechelen Prediction, Tips & Odds
Team pages: OH Leuven · Mechelen
Full time 2-0 · Tip “Under 3.5 goals” won
Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
It is OH Leuven vs Mechelen on Saturday (7 November, 18:15).
The situation: OH Leuven are in a relegation battle – Mechelen have won 3 games in a row
Mechelen are in position 10 with 12 points, ahead of the hosts (9 points, position 14). Goal difference: 10-17 for OH Leuven, 13-18 for Mechelen. OH Leuven are just one point above the relegation zone. Mechelen are just one point above the relegation zone.
Form guide OH Leuven: Inconsistent at home
At home they recently beat RAAL La Louvière (2-0). They drew with Lommel (2-2) and Cercle Brugge (1-1). OH Leuven picked up 1 win from their last 5 home games, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.
Form guide Mechelen: Inconsistent on the road
On the road, Mechelen recently played 3-1 at Kortrijk, 0-0 at Lommel and 2-2 at RAAL La Louvière. Record in the last 5 away games: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 defeats, 5-7 goals. Mechelen scored in only 2 of those 5 games.
OH Leuven at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Mechelen away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: Plenty of draws
Record in the last 2 meetings: no wins for OH Leuven, 0 for Mechelen, 2 draws. There were 3.0 goals per game on average. Their last meeting ended 2-2 (OH Leuven vs Mechelen, 01/02/2026).
- 01/02/2026 OH Leuven – Mechelen 2-2
- 25/10/2025 Mechelen – OH Leuven 1-1
Injuries and suspensions
OH Leuven are without: Abdoul Traoré (bruising), Thibaud Verlinden (knee injury), Óscar Gil (knee injury), Birger Verstraete (suspended), Noë Dussenne (hip injury).
Mechelen are without: Bouke Boersma (muscle injury), Tommy St. Jago (tendon injury), Keano Vanrafelghem (ankle injury), Leo Hjelde (knee injury), Dikeni Salifou (meniscus injury).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Who will score?
Top scorers, odds and striker form – Belgian Pro League: Belgian Pro League goalscorer tips.
Belgian Pro League table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Lommel | 10 | 13-11 | 15 |
| 9 | Westerlo | 10 | 25-25 | 14 |
| 10 | Mechelen | 10 | 13-18 | 12 |
| 11 | Zulte Waregem | 10 | 12-16 | 11 |
| 12 | Antwerpen | 10 | 16-22 | 10 |
| 13 | Beveren | 11 | 13-23 | 10 |
| 14 | OH Leuven | 10 | 10-17 | 9 |
| 15 | Sint-Truiden | 10 | 18-21 | 8 |
| 16 | RAAL La Louvière | 10 | 13-23 | 7 |
OH Leuven vs Mechelen odds
OH Leuven go in as favourites: the home win is priced at 2.20, a draw 3.40 and a Mechelen win 3.10. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.75.
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH Leuven to win | 2.20 | 42% | 42% |
| Draw | 3.40 | 27% | 27% |
| Mechelen to win | 3.10 | 30% | 32% |
| Double chance 1X | 1.40 | 70% | 68% |
| Double chance X2 | 1.55 | 58% | 58% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.22 | 76% | 76% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.75 | 54% | 53% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.05 | 46% | 47% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.70 | 34% | 33% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1.42 | 66% | 67% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: OH Leuven vs Mechelen
In short: Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.42. We expect a 1-1. We put the chance at around 67%. The odds reflect that quite accurately, so this tip is no bargain.
For
- Only 2 of Mechelen’s last 5 away games had three or more goals.
Against
- At home, OH Leuven saw three or more goals in 3 of 5 games.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals · Odds 1.42 · Prediction 1-1 · Risk medium
FAQ: OH Leuven vs Mechelen
When do OH Leuven play Mechelen?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 07/11/2026, at 18:15 (Belgian Pro League).
Who are the favourites in OH Leuven vs Mechelen?
OH Leuven are favourites: a home win pays 2.20, a Mechelen win 3.10.
What is the tip for OH Leuven vs Mechelen?
Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.42. We expect a 1-1. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between OH Leuven and Mechelen go?
Record in the last 2 meetings: no wins for OH Leuven, 0 for Mechelen, 2 draws. There were 3.0 goals per game on average. Their last meeting ended 2-2 (OH Leuven vs Mechelen, 01/02/2026).
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