La Louvière vs Mechelen

Both sides arrive at this one desperate for a first win of the season. RAAL La Louvière sit 15th with zero points from their opening two league games, while KV Mechelen are just above them in 14th on a single point, so early bragging rights and much-needed momentum are on the line. RAAL have lost narrowly to Anderlecht and Gent, both by 1-2, with forward Mustapha Isah their main attacking threat and midfielder Ismaila Coulibaly impressing early. Mechelen were beaten 0-2 by Gent before salvaging a wild 3-3 draw with Standard Liège, leaning on Myron van Brederode up front and midfielders Thérence Koudou and Dennis Praet for creativity. Historically this fixture favours the visitors, with Mechelen unbeaten in all three previous meetings between the clubs. Our prediction: 1-2