Antwerp hosts KV Mechelen in round 8 of the Belgian Jupiler League. The match will be played on Friday, October 2nd at Bosuilstadion (Antwerp)
Antwerp is being restructured gradually. Ivan Leko's team shows more attacking football compared to previous seasons under Laszlo Boloni, and the hosts have seriously renewed. The management preserved the leaders Rafaelov and Mbokani, who are responsible for all the creativity in the attack, while the defense has changed completely and does not look as reliable as in the old days. In the last round, Antwerp gained a character win over Kortrijk (1:3). This success allowed the men of the Croatian specialist to rise to the top six, but there is still a lot of work ahead. Buta and Coopman will not help the hosts.
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Mechelen managed to break an unsuccessful streak of four matches without victories and defeated St. Truiden at home (2-0). The Oranges put the squeeze on the opponent in the last half hour, and Axel Vranks scored a double. Mechelen was clearly unlucky in previous rounds, but now Vrancken's men have taken their toll in front of spectators. The team's attack is dangerous. De Camargo, Vranks, and Ingwall are a serious threat, so it will definitely not be easy for Antwerp. The team's infirmary is empty.
Last season, the teams played two matches in the championship and exchanged home wins. Mechelen won at home (3-1), while Antwerp took revenge at Bosuilstadion (1-0). Now, several significant factors play in favor of my bet. Antwerp is experiencing a difficult restructuring, which led to radical changes in the center of defense, so the hosts concede a lot. Beyond that, Mechelen should be in a good mood after its success in the last round. Considering all this, the goal of the visitors looks like a good choice.
Prediction for the match: KV Mechelen to score over 0.5 goals
