KV Mechelen vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: Bet on the visiting side to win this game

In week 14 Jupiler Pro League, KV Mechelen will play Union Saint-Gilloise at Achter de Kazerne. Heading into this game, both teams will look to take maximum points. How will this game unfold?

KV Mechelen secured a 3-1 win over RAAL La Louviere after extra time in the Belgian Cup and will look to keep things running. In the meantime, KV Mechelen's last league encounter was against Dender, and they won 2-5. Yet, the home team has a winning run of four matches, two others against Kortrijk and Leuven. However, KV Mechelen have accumulated 20 points from their first 12 league games, eight below first-placed Genk, leaving them seated 4th spot. 

Union Saint-Gilloise are coming off a Belgian Cup win over Eupen, which ended 0-3. In that game, Union Saint-Gilloise settled for a goalless draw at halftime, but three second-half goals were enough for this team to qualify for the next round. In the meantime, Union Saint-Gilloise saw Cercle Brugge overturn their last league encounter, losing 1-3 at full time. Heading into this game, Union Saint-Gilloise sit 10th with 15 points.

Despite their recent poor performances, I am betting on Union Saint-Gilloise in this game. While KV Mechelen have been at the top level, it is difficult to back them against a side like Union Saint-Gilloise. Expect a close game, as both teams should be at their best. Take the road team to win as the first option while both teams score.