Mechelen vs Westerlo prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

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Mechelen vs Westerlo: model prediction

Road2Sushi Model· how it was built· updated 5 Sep 2026

Pro League
Mechelen

LLDLD

Full time0-4Sat, 5 Sep 202617:15UK
Westerlo

LLLLD

Model’s top convictions

81%

Over 1.5 goals

65%

Mechelen or draw

64%

Over 8.5 corners

Full time8 of 11 calls right

Post-Match Analysis

Mechelen 0-4 Westerlo
✕ Result✓ Over 2.5 goals✓ Over 1.5 goals✕ Over 3.5 goals✕ Both teams to score✓ First-half goal✓ Second-half goal✓ Over 9.5 corners✓ Over 3.5 cards✓ Over 24.5 shots✕ Over 7.5 shots on target✓ Red card
8 of 12 published calls on this match were right.

Our most likely call was Mechelen at 40.3%, and it was wrong. We called Over 2.5 at 58.7% and it landed (4 goals). We called Over 1.5 at 81.3% and it landed (4 goals). We called Under 3.5 at 63.7% and it missed (4 goals). We called Yes at 61.5% and it missed. We called Yes at 78.3% and it landed. We called Yes at 79.4% and it landed. We called Over 9.5 at 55.6% and it landed (11 corners). We called Over 3.5 at 50.1% and it landed (5 yellow cards). We called Over 24.5 at 59.9% and it landed (29 shots). We called Over 7.5 at 67.7% and it missed (7 shots on target). We called No at 87.7% and it landed.

Match data Mechelen Westerlo
Goals, 1st half 0 2
Goals, 2nd half 0 2
Shots 8 21
Shots on target 1 6
Corners 5 6
Yellow cards 3 2
Red cards 0 0
Fouls 15 18

Final match data.

Judged against the prediction this page published before kickoff. Right or wrong, it stays on the record.

Prediction summary

Top 3 convictions

Model’s best bet
MechelenWin probability
40.3%
Top 3 convictions

Over 1.5 goals81.3%High probabilityPays @ 1.23
Mechelen or draw65.4%Strong chancePays @ 1.53
Over 8.5 corners64.4%Strong chancePays @ 1.55

Model read

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Mechelen versus Westerlo in the Pro League on 5 September 2026 is finely balanced. Mechelen edge it at 40%, but the gap to the field is slim. The market is more convinced than we are, pricing Mechelen at 45%. Caution noted. Totals sit close to the fence: 59% for Over 2.5 with both teams to score at 62%. The recent series reads 1 wins for Mechelen, 3 draws and 1 for Westerlo over 5 games, 2.8 goals on average. Recent form reads W0 D3 L3 for Mechelen against W0 D1 L5 for Westerlo. Verdict: no bet. Conservative ev -0.012 <= 0.

Value & higher-risk angles

High risk

Over 10.5 corners43.4%@ 2.30
Westerlo win34.6%@ 2.89
Over 11.5 corners33.9%@ 2.95
Medium risk

Both teams to score61.5%@ 1.63
Draw or Westerlo59.7%@ 1.68
Over 2.5 goals58.7%@ 1.70
Random finds

1-1 correct score11.6%@ 8.66
2-1 correct score8.7%@ 11.45
1-2 correct score8.0%@ 12.48

Lower-probability calls our model rates above the obvious price; random finds are high-return scorelines that can happen. Higher risk, not a tip; we never beat the sharp market.

Model vs market

Mechelen

40.3%-5.0%

Draw

25.1%-0.5%

Westerlo

34.6%+5.4%

ModelMarket

conservative EV -0.012 <= 0

Goals markets

★ StrongestOver 1.581.3%

High probability

Over 2.558.7%

Good chance

BTTS · Yes61.5%

Strong chance

Corners markets

Over 8.564.4%

Strong chance

Over 9.553.8%

Good chance

Over 10.543.4%

Reasonable chance

Over 11.533.9%

Toss-up

Most cornersMechelen53.1%Westerlo36.3%

Shots markets

Over 22.571.1%

Strong chance

Over 24.559.9%

Good chance

Over 26.548.3%

Reasonable chance

Over 28.537.0%

Toss-up

Totals line guide

0.5·1.581.3%2.558.7%3.5·4.5·
Our pre-match focusOver 1.581.3%

Before kick-off our call was Fairly priced. The match has been played, so this is a historical snapshot: the graded result is below.

Form & head-to-head

MechelenLLDLD
WesterloLLLLD

Last 5 meetings: Mechelen 1 · 3 draws · Westerlo 1 · 2.8 goals/game.

2026-01-25Mechelen 1-1 Westerlo
2025-08-09Westerlo 0-1 Mechelen
2025-04-26Westerlo 2-2 Mechelen
2025-04-22Mechelen 2-3 Westerlo
2024-12-20Westerlo 1-1 Mechelen

Season stats

Season 2026/27, real results only

MechelenWesterlo
League position#14 of 18#16 of 18
Record W-D-L0-2-20-1-3
Current streakD1D1
Record, home vs away0-1-00-0-2
Red cards this season00

League averages this season: 3.19 goals per match · Over 2.5 in 69% · BTTS in 50%. Full league tables & stats →

Bookmaker odds

Real bookmaker price (Bet365) next to our model fair price. Bookmaker prices include the bookmaker margin, so our margin-free fair price usually looks longer. We do not claim to beat the closing market.

BookmakerOur fair
Mechelen win2.052.48
Draw3.503.98
Westerlo win3.102.89
Over 2.5 goals1.601.70
Under 2.5 goals2.302.42

Model fair odds

Our calibrated probability as a decimal price (1 divided by probability). A fair model price, not a bookmaker quote.

Match result

Mechelen win2.48
Draw3.98
Westerlo win2.89
Both teams to score1.63

Goals

Over 0.5 goals1.06
Over 1.5 goals1.23
Over 2.5 goals1.70
Over 3.5 goals2.76
Mechelen most2.48
Westerlo most2.89

Corners

Over 7.5 corners1.28
Over 8.5 corners1.48
Over 9.5 corners1.80
Over 10.5 corners2.28
Mechelen most1.88
Westerlo most2.75

Cards

Over 2.5 cards1.41
Over 3.5 cards1.99
Over 4.5 cards3.21
Over 5.5 cards5.84
Mechelen most3.18
Westerlo most2.11

Shots on target

Over 6.5 SoT1.28
Over 7.5 SoT1.48
Over 8.5 SoT1.79
Over 9.5 SoT2.26
Mechelen most2.35
Westerlo most2.21

Shots

Over 22.5 shots1.41
Over 24.5 shots1.67
Over 26.5 shots2.07
Over 28.5 shots2.70
Mechelen most1.82
Westerlo most2.55

Fouls

Over 20.5 fouls1.63
Over 22.5 fouls2.14
Over 24.5 fouls3.02
All model outcomes · full market spectrum & player markets

Shots on target

Over 6.5 78.3% Over 7.5 67.7% Over 8.5 55.9% Over 9.5 44.2%
Most: Mechelen 42.6% Most: Westerlo 45.3%
Mechelen Over 4.2 46.9% Westerlo Over 4.2 48.8%

Cards

Over 2.5 70.8% Over 3.5 50.1% Over 4.5 31.2%
Most: Mechelen 31.5% Most: Westerlo 47.5%
Mechelen Over 1.8 48.5% Westerlo Over 1.8 60.2%

Clean sheet & win to nil

Mechelen clean sheet 23.2%
Westerlo clean sheet 20.4%
Mechelen win to nil 17.9%
Westerlo win to nil 15.1%

Derived from the model score matrix above: a clean sheet is every scoreline where the opponent is on zero. Calibration-graded, not a tip.

Full market spectrum · model probabilities

Calibration-graded model %, no odds attached. Niche markets are transparency/coverage, not a claimed edge. Colour = measured out-of-sample calibration.

Match result & goals calibrated
1×2
home 40.3% draw 25.1% away 34.6%
double_chance
1X 65.4% 12 74.9% X2 59.7%
dnb
home 53.8% away 46.2%
btts
yes 61.5% no 38.5%
clean_sheet
home 23.3% away 20.5%
win_to_nil
home 18.0% away 15.2%
winning_margin
home_by_1 19.8% home_by_2 12.2% home_by_3plus 8.3%
away_by_1 18.2% away_by_2 10.3% away_by_3plus 6.2%
correct_score
0-0 5.3% 0-1 6.4% 0-2 5.1%
0-3 2.5% 0-4 0.9% 0-5 0.3%
1-0 7.0% 1-1 11.6% 1-2 8.0%
1-3 3.9% 1-4 1.4% 1-5 0.4%
2-0 6.0% 2-1 8.7% 2-2 6.4%
2-3 3.1% 2-4 1.1% 2-5 0.3%
3-0 3.2% 3-1 4.6% 3-2 3.4%
3-3 1.6% 3-4 0.6% 3-5 0.2%
4-0 1.3% 4-1 1.8% 4-2 1.3%
4-3 0.7% 4-4 0.2% 4-5 0.1%
5-0 0.4% 5-1 0.6% 5-2 0.4%
5-3 0.2% 5-4 0.1% 5-5 0.0%
other 1.0%
likeliest_score
h 100.0% a 100.0% p 11.6%
Goals: totals / handicap / exact calibrated
total
over_0.5 94.7% under_0.5 5.3% over_1.5 81.3%
under_1.5 18.7% over_2.5 58.7% under_2.5 41.3%
over_3.5 36.3% under_3.5 63.7% over_4.5 19.3%
under_4.5 80.8% over_5.5 8.9% under_5.5 91.1%
odd_even
odd 48.8% even 51.2%
team_home
over_0.5 79.5% under_0.5 20.5% over_1.5 47.1%
under_1.5 52.9% over_2.5 21.4% under_2.5 78.6%
team_away
over_0.5 76.7% under_0.5 23.3% over_1.5 42.8%
under_1.5 57.3% over_2.5 18.0% under_2.5 82.0%
most
home 40.3% draw 25.1% away 34.6%
handicap
home_-2.5 8.3% away_+2.5 91.7% home_-1.5 20.5%
away_+1.5 79.5% home_-0.5 40.3% away_+0.5 59.7%
home_+0.5 65.4% away_-0.5 34.6% home_+1.5 83.6%
away_-1.5 16.4% home_+2.5 93.9% away_-2.5 6.2%
total_exact
exact_0 5.3% exact_1 13.4% exact_2 22.6%
exact_3 22.4% exact_4 17.0% exact_5 10.4%
exact_6 5.3% exact_7plus 3.6%
First half range, not a point
1×2
home 35.3% draw 36.3% away 28.4%
total
over_0.5 78.3% under_0.5 21.7% over_1.5 45.1%
under_1.5 54.9% over_2.5 19.8% under_2.5 80.2%
btts
yes 28.3% no 71.7%
total_exact
exact_0 21.7% exact_1 33.2% exact_2 25.3%
exact_3 12.9% exact_4plus 6.9%
Second half range, not a point
1×2
home 35.6% draw 35.5% away 28.8%
total
over_0.5 79.4% under_0.5 20.7% over_1.5 46.8%
under_1.5 53.2% over_2.5 21.1% under_2.5 78.9%
btts
yes 29.6% no 70.4%
Half-time / full-time range, not a point
H/H 27.7% H/D 5.4% H/A 2.2%
D/H 12.9% D/D 12.9% D/A 10.5%
A/H 2.7% A/D 5.4% A/A 20.4%
Corners range, not a point
total
over_7.5 78.0% under_7.5 22.0% over_8.5 67.4%
under_8.5 32.6% over_9.5 55.6% under_9.5 44.4%
over_10.5 43.8% under_10.5 56.2% over_11.5 32.9%
under_11.5 67.1% over_12.5 23.6% under_12.5 76.4%
odd_even
odd 50.0% even 50.0%
team_home
over_3.5 76.1% under_3.5 23.9% over_4.5 61.4%
under_4.5 38.6% over_5.5 46.2% under_5.5 53.8%
team_away
over_3.5 65.6% under_3.5 34.4% over_4.5 48.8%
under_4.5 51.2% over_5.5 33.5% under_5.5 66.5%
most
home 53.2% draw 10.4% away 36.4%
handicap
home_-3.5 23.7% away_+3.5 76.3% home_-1.5 42.6%
away_+1.5 57.4% home_-0.5 53.2% away_+0.5 46.8%
home_+0.5 63.6% away_-0.5 36.4% home_+1.5 73.1%
away_-1.5 26.9% home_+3.5 87.5% away_-3.5 12.5%
Shots range, not a point
total
over_22.5 71.1% under_22.5 28.9% over_24.5 59.9%
under_24.5 40.1% over_26.5 48.3% under_26.5 51.7%
over_28.5 37.0% under_28.5 63.0%
odd_even
odd 50.0% even 50.0%
team_home
over_10.5 74.1% under_10.5 25.9% over_12.5 58.8%
under_12.5 41.2% over_14.5 43.1% under_14.5 56.9%
team_away
over_10.5 64.6% under_10.5 35.4% over_12.5 47.7%
under_12.5 52.3% over_14.5 32.2% under_14.5 67.8%
most
home 54.9% draw 5.8% away 39.3%
handicap
home_-4.5 32.0% away_+4.5 68.1% home_-2.5 43.2%
away_+2.5 56.8% home_-0.5 54.9% away_+0.5 45.1%
home_+0.5 60.8% away_-0.5 39.3% home_+2.5 71.5%
away_-2.5 28.5% home_+4.5 80.7% away_-4.5 19.3%
Shots on target range, not a point
total
over_6.5 78.3% under_6.5 21.7% over_7.5 67.7%
under_7.5 32.4% over_8.5 55.9% under_8.5 44.1%
over_9.5 44.2% under_9.5 55.8%
odd_even
odd 50.0% even 50.0%
team_home
over_3.5 64.0% under_3.5 36.0% over_4.5 46.9%
under_4.5 53.1% over_5.5 31.7% under_5.5 68.4%
team_away
over_3.5 65.7% under_3.5 34.3% over_4.5 48.8%
under_4.5 51.2% over_5.5 33.5% under_5.5 66.5%
most
home 42.6% draw 12.1% away 45.3%
handicap
home_-2.5 21.6% away_+2.5 78.5% home_-0.5 42.6%
away_+0.5 57.4% home_+0.5 54.7% away_-0.5 45.3%
home_+2.5 76.4% away_-2.5 23.6%
Cards calibrated
total
over_2.5 70.8% under_2.5 29.2% over_3.5 50.1%
under_3.5 49.9% over_4.5 31.2% under_4.5 68.8%
over_5.5 17.1% under_5.5 82.9%
odd_even
odd 50.0% even 50.0%
team_home
over_1.5 48.5% under_1.5 51.5% over_2.5 22.9%
under_2.5 77.1%
team_away
over_1.5 60.2% under_1.5 39.8% over_2.5 33.6%
under_2.5 66.4%
most
home 31.5% draw 21.1% away 47.5%
handicap
home_-1.5 15.4% away_+1.5 84.6% home_-0.5 31.5%
away_+0.5 68.5% home_+0.5 52.5% away_-0.5 47.5%
home_+1.5 72.5% away_-1.5 27.5%
Fouls calibrated
total
over_20.5 61.3% under_20.5 38.7% over_22.5 46.7%
under_22.5 53.3% over_24.5 33.1% under_24.5 66.9%
odd_even
odd 50.0% even 50.0%
team_home
over_9.5 58.1% under_9.5 41.9% over_11.5 37.1%
under_11.5 62.9% over_13.5 20.5% under_13.5 79.5%
team_away
over_9.5 70.0% under_9.5 30.0% over_11.5 50.2%
under_11.5 49.8% over_13.5 31.6% under_13.5 68.4%
most
home 37.3% draw 7.2% away 55.5%
handicap
home_-3.5 19.0% away_+3.5 81.0% home_-0.5 37.3%
away_+0.5 62.7% home_+2.5 59.1% away_-2.5 40.9%
Red card range, not a point
any
yes 12.3% no 87.7%
home
yes 2.9% no 97.1%
away
yes 9.7% no 90.3%

How this works (honestly)

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What we use

Results, odds & closing prices, xG, shots, lineups, referee and schedule load.

Our method

Dixon-Coles + an xG strength model + champion/challenger selection + probability calibration + a trust gate.

What we don’t do

We do not beat the sharp market. The value is honest probabilities, No-bet calls and CLV.

Performance snapshot

Top-pick hit rate 47.7% (reliability, not edge). Calibration error 0.0095 (55261 matches).

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