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Mechelen host Standard Liege at AFAS Stadion in the Belgian Pro League on Thursday. Both sides are showing no signs of improvement following a difficult run of matches.
Mechelen had a slow start to the new season, recording two points in their first five matches, before winning six of their next eight to move to the top-five. However, they have gone winless in their last five matches.
De Kakkers are seventh with 26 points ahead of matchday 20. They will return to the top-five if they claim maximum points. The hosts finished eighth out 16 teams last season, unable to end their 35-year title drought.
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Standard, meanwhile, have won six matches and lost seven of 19 outings, which leaves them 10th on 26 points. Like Mechelen, the visitors are winless in five matches, losing twice. They will leap into the top-six if they win but could drop two places down if they fail to claim points.
Les Rouches finished near the floor last season, 12th out of 16 teams. They have won the top flight 10 times, but their last success came in 2008-09. Standard hosted their previous clash with Mechelen, which ended in a goalless draw, but lost 3-2 on their last visit to Mechelen.
Mechelen vs Standard Liege Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Mechelen have won twice in their last five matches against Standard.
- The hosts have won their last five home matches across competitions against Standard.
- Mechelen have won twice and lost once in their last five home matches.
- Standard have lost thrice in their last five road outings.
- Mechelen have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches, while Standard have drawn thrice and lost twice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Mechelen: D-D-L-L-L, Standard: L-D-D-L-D
Mechelen vs Standard Liege Prediction
Despite their struggles, Mechelen have fared slightly better than the visitors and could be inspired by that in their latest clash.
Standard boast 49 wins as opposed to 29 for Mechelen in the fixture. But Mechelen are expected to come out on top due to home advantage.
Prediction: Mechelen 2-1 Standard
Mechelen vs Standard Liege Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Mechelen
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Mechelen to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Standard to score - Yes
