Jupiler Pro League: Mechelen vs Westerlo 25/01/2026

Betting on Goals

When Mechelen and Westerlo face off, tactical cageyness usually goes out the window. This is a matchup defined by a “score one more than the opponent” mentality, and current form suggests we are in for another high-octane encounter.

The numbers here are impossible to ignore: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has landed in 8 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings. This isn’t just a streak; it’s a reflection of a deep-rooted footballing philosophy shared by both clubs. With an average of nearly four goals per game in their recent history, this fixture is a nightmare for defenders and a goldmine for bettors.

Mechelen is notoriously aggressive at home, consistently committing numbers forward to dictate the tempo. However, this high-line approach often leaves them exposed to Westerlo’s clinical counter-attacking style. Both sides possess potent offensive units but share the same Achilles’ heel—chronic defensive lapses and vulnerability during transitions. Given that both teams have proven they struggle to keep clean sheets while remaining lethal in the final third, betting on Both Teams to Score offers massive value. History repeats itself in this fixture, and all signs point to both keepers picking the ball out of the net once again.