👉 What is the recommended bet for Standard Mechelen?

The forecast and betting suggestion for Standard vs Mechelen on 29 March 2025, suggests: Do both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Where will Standard Mechelen be played?

The Standard vs Mechelen match on 29 March 2025 will be played in Bala, Maes Tegid.

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Standard vs Mechelen Prediction – Jupiler Pro League

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Here you find the foremost prediction for Standard vs Mechelen in the Jupiler League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Standard and Mechelen.

Standard

29 March 2025 – 17::15
1E Klass
2024/2025
Conference League Play-off Group-Round 1

Mechelen

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Standard and Mechelen

The best prediction for Standard vs Mechelen in the Jupiler League is that both teams will score. Standard is looking to get back to winning ways after three matches without a victory, whereas Mechelen arrives buoyed by recent positive performances. The home team’s need for recovery might compel them to adopt a more aggressive approach, leaving them potentially vulnerable in defence. With Mechelen’s attacking efficiency, they could exploit the spaces left by their opponents.

The best prediction for Standard vs Mechelen

Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)

Match preview: Standard vs Mechelen

Standard and Mechelen face off at Maes Tegid in a 1st Klass round match. Historically, their encounters have been closely contested, with four draws and two wins apiece in their last eight meetings. The most recent match at this venue resulted in a goalless draw on 9th August 2024. The home advantage could be significant, given the notable differences in performance when playing at home versus away for both teams.

Team analysis: Standard

The home side competes in the 1e Klass (Conference League Play-Off Group) after finishing in 7th place with a total of 39 points. They have historically been stronger at home, with statistics showing three wins, five draws, and seven losses as visitors—scoring 11 and conceding 26—compared to six wins, five draws, and four losses at home—scoring 13 and conceding 12. In their last ten home games, Standard has notched up five wins, two draws, and three losses, amassing 17 points from 30 available. In their home league matches, the most common halftime score has been 0-0 (nine times in 15 games). Their defence has been leaky, allowing goals in seven of the last ten matches, although they have found the net regularly, scoring in seven of the last ten games in this competition. Fewer goals tend to occur at home, with 11 of their last 15 games in the league finishing with fewer than 2.5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 12 of their 30 matches, managing to turn around the scoreboard only once. In their last 15 home games, five of their 12 goals have come between the 31st and 45th minutes, while they have also conceded five of their ten goals in that same time frame.

Standard must focus on improving their performance on the pitch. After not securing a win in three games in the Jupiler Pro League, it’s vital for them to find their competitive edge to achieve a favourable result against Mechelen at home.

Team analysis: Mechelen

The visitors come into this match in the 1e Klass (Conference League Play-Off Group) after finishing in 8th place with 38 points. They too have struggled away from home, recording four wins, three draws, and eight losses in their last thirty games, scoring 14 and conceding 20. However, they have fared better at home, with six victories, six draws, and three losses, scoring 30 and conceding 17. In their last ten away league games, Mechelen has secured three victories, one draw, and suffered six losses, earning 10 points from a possible 30. They have conceded goals in eight of their last ten matches, showing weaknesses in defence while demonstrating decent attacking form, with seven goals scored in their last ten league games. Fewer goals also characterise their away games, with ten of their last fifteen finishing with fewer than 2.5 goals. They have recorded a concerning statistic of never having come from behind to win in the twelve matches in which they conceded the first goal.

Mechelen ended the first phase of the Jupiler Pro League strongly and enters this encounter in good spirits, coming off two consecutive victories. Maintaining their current performance level will give them a strong chance of achieving a positive result against Standard, who are currently struggling.

The best prediction for Standard vs Mechelen

Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)