Tournament: Pro League Belgium
Venue: Stade Maurice Dufrasne (Liege)
Game Time: August 9, 2024, 14:45
On August 9, 2024, in the 3rd round of the Belgian Jupiler League, Standard will host Mechelen in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The hosts will look to secure a win at home in Liege, but Mechelen has already shown they can surprise strong opponents early in the season.
Key Statistics and Trends
Standard:
- Lost only once in their last 6 matches.
- Wins the first half in 20% of matches.
- The most common result in games between these clubs is a 2-0 score in favor of Standard (8 times).
Mechelen:
- Won only 1 out of their last 6 games.
- Wins the first half in 26% of matches.
- Showed resilience by drawing 1-1 against Brugge and scoring twice against Westerlo, even though they lost 2-4.
Team Analysis
Standard: Last season, Standard finished in a disappointing 12th place, which led to the appointment of Ivan Leko as the head coach at the start of the calendar year. Under Leko, the team has shown signs of improvement.
They began the new season with a goalless draw against Genk and followed that with a narrow victory against titleholders Brugge at home. This suggests that they are steadily gaining momentum.
Mechelen: Mechelen finished in 8th place last season, showing that they can compete at a higher level. Their recent performances include a commendable draw against Brugge and a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful match against Westerlo, where they scored twice but conceded four goals.
Team News
Standard:
- Doumbia, Henike, Kawabe, and Sahabo are currently in the "infirmary" and will not be available for this match.
Mechelen:
- Antonio and van Cleemput will miss the game due to injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Standard (possible lineup):
- Epolo – Lawrence, Hautekiet, Bates, Sutalo, Fossey – Kuavita, O'Neill, Bulat, Price – Benjdida.
Mechelen (possible lineup):
- de Wolf – Marsa, Walsh, van den Eynden – Foulon, Heiremans, Mrabti, Schoofs, Konate, Pflucke – Lauberbach.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Standard vs Mechelen
In their last 4 encounters, Mechelen managed to alternate between home wins and away draws, making them a tricky opponent for Standard.
Free Prediction for the Match: Standard vs Mechelen
Given the form and the slight edge Standard has, especially playing at home, it's reasonable to back them to avoid defeat. A safe bet would be on Standard to win with "a 0 goal handicap" (odds: 1.6).
Prediction: Standard to win with a 0 goal handicap (odds: 1.6).
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