Live Betting - Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen on Football
Who is favored to win in Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen?
Union Saint-Gilloise are likely to be favored to win against KV Mechelen, as they have been consistently near the top of the Belgian Pro League table over the past two seasons while Mechelen have hovered around mid-table. Early market indicators from major sportsbooks for similar home fixtures in January 2026 show Union Saint-Gilloise priced around 1.70 for the home win, with KV Mechelen near 4.50 and the draw around 3.80, reflecting the hosts’ stronger recent form and home advantage with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen?
The match between Union Saint-Gilloise and KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League is scheduled to start at 7:45 PM local time on 17 January 2026, which corresponds to 6:45 PM UTC in mid-winter. Belgium uses Central European Time in January, so the official kick-off is 19:45 CET.
Where is Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen being held?
Union Saint-Gilloise will host KV Mechelen at their home ground in the Brussels region, giving the hosts a familiar pitch and strong local support in a compact, football-focused stadium that typically holds just over 8,000–10,000 spectators. The venue’s tight stands and urban setting create an intense atmosphere that often boosts Union’s pressing, high-energy style of play.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen prediction & odds - who wins?
Based on recent league form and home strength, a reasonable prediction is a Union Saint-Gilloise win, with correct score markets often shading towards a 2-1 or 2-0 home victory at odds in the 7.00–9.00 range, while Union to win and over 1.5 total goals tends to trade near 2.10–2.30. KV Mechelen’s attacking threats make both teams to score a live option frequently priced close to 1.80–1.90, but Union’s superior xG differential and home record tilt the value slightly toward the home side in main 1X2 markets.
What is the head to head record between Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen?
In recent head-to-head meetings over the last two Pro League seasons, Union Saint-Gilloise have had the upper hand, winning the majority of clashes while KV Mechelen have managed only occasional victories and draws, often struggling away in Brussels. Across their last five encounters in league play, Union have recorded multiple wins with a positive goal difference, frequently scoring at least two goals per match, which underpins their favored status going into this fixture.