BELGIUM JUPILER PRO LEAGUE
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Jan Breydel Stadion
Referee: B. Van Driessche
Club Brugge KV
Match Timeline
KV Mechelen
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
4'
H. Vetlesen · Assist: C. Forbs
Club Brugge KV
🟨
9'
Fredrik Hammar
KV Mechelen
10'
M. Konate · Assist: M. van Brederode
KV Mechelen
46'
A. Stankovic
Club Brugge KV
56'
C. Forbs · Assist: H. Vanaken
Club Brugge KV
60'
N. Tresoldi · Assist: H. Vetlesen
Club Brugge KV
🔄
68'
T. Koudou ↔ K. Vanrafelghem
KV Mechelen
🔄
68'
B. Antonio ↔ M. Decoene
KV Mechelen
🔄
68'
F. Hammar ↔ G. Diouf
KV Mechelen
🔄
71'
A. Stankovic ↔ R. Onyedika
Club Brugge KV
🔄
71'
N. Tresoldi ↔ R. Vermant
Club Brugge KV
🔄
71'
J. Seys ↔ B. Meijer
Club Brugge KV
78'
H. Vanaken
Club Brugge KV
🔄
81'
H. Vetlesen ↔ C. Sandra
Club Brugge KV
🔄
85'
B. Boersma ↔ M. Lenaerts
KV Mechelen
🔄
86'
H. Vanaken ↔ G. Nilsson
Club Brugge KV
🟨
87'
Mory Konate
KV Mechelen
🟥
90+5'
Gora Diouf
KV Mechelen
VAR
90+4'
Gora Diouf
KV Mechelen
90'
C. Tzolis
Club Brugge KV

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 74.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 85.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 83.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
74.8%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
85.8%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
83.3%
-
Probability Distribution
Club Brugge KV Win 74.8%
Draw 0%
KV Mechelen Win 25.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
Club Brugge KV1.75
KV Mechelen1.32
Recent Form (Last 5)
Club Brugge KV Club Brugge KV
WWDLW
98 GF / 68 GA
KV Mechelen KV Mechelen
WLDWL
41 GF / 41 GA
Key Stats
2.09
Average Goals Scored
1.24
1.45
Average Goals Conceded
1.24
29
BTTS Yes
21
34
Over 2.5
13
5.91
Shots on Goal
3.76

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Club Brugge KV Club Brugge KV 47 matches
KV Mechelen KV Mechelen 33 matches
Club Brugge KV Statistic KV Mechelen
29 Wins 12
5 Draws 10
13 Losses 11
98 Goals For 41
68 Goals Against 41
2.09 Avg Goals Scored 1.24
1.45 Avg Goals Conceded 1.24
29 BTTS Yes 21
37 Over 1.5 24
34 Over 2.5 13
18 Over 3.5 9
11 Clean Sheets 8
7 Failed To Score 5
5.91 Shots On Goal 3.76
16.11 Total Shots 10.06
6.02 Corners 4.7
58.1% Ball Possession 50%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors KV Mechelen. Club Brugge KV come in with stronger recent momentum, which could help them control the rhythm for longer periods. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Club Brugge KV expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and KV Mechelen in 3-4-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward KV Mechelen having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Club Brugge KV arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 2 with 63 points compared to KV Mechelen in 5 on 45, which underlines the gap in season consistency.

Club Brugge KV Analysis

Club Brugge KV approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 2 on 63 points after 30 outings. The return of 20 wins, 3 draws, and 7 defeats, together with goals at 59:36, reflects very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Much of their attacking edge comes through N. Tresoldi (13 goals), C. Tzolis (11 goals), R. Vermant (8 goals), with creative support from C. Tzolis (16 assists), C. Forbs (7 assists), M. Diakhon (7 assists), while their defending has remained fairly stable. At home, the split of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

KV Mechelen Analysis

KV Mechelen sit 5 with 45 points after 30 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 12 wins, 9 draws, and 9 defeats, and the 39:37 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on M. van Brederode (7 goals), L. Lauberbach (6 goals), K. Mrabti (5 goals), with creative support from P. Pflucke (8 assists), Rob Schoofs (4 assists), Mathis Servais (4 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Club Brugge KV won 8 times, KV Mechelen won 2 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 37:13 from Club Brugge KV's perspective. 11 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 3.33 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Club Brugge KV 4-2-3-1 / KV Mechelen 3-4-3
H2H summary: Club Brugge KV wins 8, draws 5, KV Mechelen wins 2
Stats
Club Brugge KV Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen KV Mechelen
Shots on Goal
11
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
6
Shots off Goal
4
Blocked Shots
6
Blocked Shots
2
3 Corner Kicks 3
8 Fouls 12
0 Offsides 0
62% Ball Possession 38%
23 Total Shots 8
11 Shots on Goal 2
6 Shots off Goal 4
6 Blocked Shots 2
17 Shots insidebox 4
6 Shots outsidebox 4
1 Goalkeeper Saves 5
544 Total passes 328
463 Passes accurate 241
4.63 expected_goals 1.32
🟨 0 Yellow Cards 2 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 1 🟥

Lineups

Club Brugge KV
Formation
KV Mechelen
N. Jackers
N. Jackers
H. Siquet
H. Siquet
J. Ordonez
J. Ordonez
B. Mechele
B. Mechele
J. Seys
J. Seys
A. Stankovic
A. Stankovic
H. Vanaken
🎯
H. Vanaken
C. Forbs
🎯
C. Forbs
H. Vetlesen
🎯
H. Vetlesen
C. Tzolis
C. Tzolis
N. Tresoldi
N. Tresoldi
N. Miras
N. Miras
T. St. Jago
T. St. Jago
M. Konate
M. Konate
J. Marsa
J. Marsa
B. Antonio
B. Antonio
F. Hammar
F. Hammar
M. Servais
M. Servais
T. Koudou
T. Koudou
K. Mrabti
K. Mrabti
B. Boersma
B. Boersma
M. van Brederode
🎯
M. van Brederode
Club Brugge KV 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
29
N. Jackers
G
41
H. Siquet
D
4
J. Ordonez
D
44
B. Mechele
D
65
J. Seys
↓ 71'
D
25
A. Stankovic
⚽ 46' ↓ 71'
M
20
H. Vanaken
⚽ 78' 🎯 56' ↓ 86'
M
9
C. Forbs
⚽ 56' 🎯 4'
M
10
H. Vetlesen
⚽ 4' 🎯 60' ↓ 81'
M
8
C. Tzolis
⚽ 90'
M
7
N. Tresoldi
⚽ 60' ↓ 71'
F
Substitutes
16
D. van den Heuvel
G
19
G. Nilsson
↑ 86'
F
11
C. Sandra
↑ 81'
M
15
R. Onyedika
↑ 71'
M
17
R. Vermant
↑ 71'
F
58
J. Spileers
D
84
S. Campbell
F
67
M. Diakhon
F
14
B. Meijer
↑ 71'
D
KV Mechelen 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
13
N. Miras
G
33
T. St. Jago
D
8
M. Konate
⚽ 10' 🟨 87'
D
3
J. Marsa
D
38
B. Antonio
↓ 68'
M
6
F. Hammar
↓ 68' 🟨 9'
M
17
M. Servais
M
7
T. Koudou
↓ 68'
M
19
K. Mrabti
F
28
B. Boersma
↓ 85'
F
9
M. van Brederode
🎯 10'
F
Substitutes
1
O. De Wolf
G
12
H. Bande
F
27
K. Vanrafelghem
↑ 68'
F
10
M. Kireev
M
39
M. Decoene
↑ 68'
M
11
B. Bafdili
M
4
G. Diouf
↑ 68' 🟥 90+5'
D
18
I. Struyf
D
34
M. Lenaerts
↑ 85'
Last matches: Club Brugge KV
17.07.26
Fri
Club Brugge KV
Heerenveen
2
3
L
11.07.26
Fri
Club Brugge KV
Feyenoord
1
3
L
04.07.26
Fri
Club Brugge KV
Kortrijk
4
2
W
24.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Gent
5
0
W
21.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
2
D
17.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Union St. Gilloise
5
0
W
09.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
St. Truiden
2
0
W
03.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Anderlecht
3
1
W
26.04.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Gent
2
0
W
19.04.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Union St. Gilloise
1
2
L
11.04.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
St. Truiden
2
1
W
06.04.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Anderlecht
4
2
W
22.03.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
4
1
W
14.03.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
KVC Westerlo
2
1
W
08.03.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Anderlecht
2
2
D
01.03.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Charleroi
2
1
W
24.02.26
UEF
Club Brugge KV
Atletico Madrid
1
4
L
21.02.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
OH Leuven
2
1
W
18.02.26
UEF
Club Brugge KV
Atletico Madrid
3
3
D
15.02.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Cercle Brugge
2
1
W
Last matches: KV Mechelen
18.07.26
Fri
KV Mechelen
ADO Den Haag
2
3
L
15.07.26
Fri
KV Mechelen
Heist
1
0
W
11.07.26
Fri
KV Mechelen
Sporting Hasselt
2
1
W
04.07.26
Fri
KV Mechelen
Rupel Boom
3
0
W
24.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
St. Truiden
0
3
L
21.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
2
2
D
17.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Anderlecht
2
2
D
10.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Union St. Gilloise
0
3
L
03.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Gent
1
0
W
26.04.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
St. Truiden
1
4
L
18.04.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Anderlecht
1
2
L
12.04.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Union St. Gilloise
0
1
L
06.04.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Gent
1
1
D
22.03.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
1
4
L
15.03.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Anderlecht
1
0
W
08.03.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Gent
1
3
L
28.02.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Zulte Waregem
2
1
W
22.02.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
RAAL La Louvière
2
0
W
13.02.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Genk
2
3
L
08.02.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Antwerp
2
0
W
H2H: Club Brugge KV vs KV Mechelen
21.05.26
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
2
2
D
22.04.26
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
6
1
W
22.03.26
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
4
1
W
01.08.25
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
2
1
L
07.12.24
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
1
2
W
26.07.24
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
10.12.23
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
0
0
D
30.07.23
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
02.04.23
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
0
3
W
01.10.22
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
3
0
W
10.04.22
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
0
W
19.11.21
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
2
1
L
17.12.20
H2H
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
0
3
W
31.10.20
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
2
D
11.07.20
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
6
0
W
Last matches: Club Brugge KV
17.07.26
Fri
Club Brugge KV
Heerenveen
2
3
L
04.07.26
Fri
Club Brugge KV
Kortrijk
4
2
W
24.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Gent
5
0
W
17.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Union St. Gilloise
5
0
W
09.05.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
St. Truiden
2
0
W
06.04.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Anderlecht
4
2
W
22.03.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
4
1
W
08.03.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Anderlecht
2
2
D
21.02.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
OH Leuven
2
1
W
18.02.26
UEF
Club Brugge KV
Atletico Madrid
3
3
D
08.02.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Standard Liege
3
0
W
28.01.26
UEF
Club Brugge KV
Marseille
3
0
W
24.01.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Zulte Waregem
4
3
W
16.01.26
Jup
Club Brugge KV
RAAL La Louvière
2
3
L
08.01.26
Fri
Club Brugge KV
Sturm Graz
2
2
D
21.12.25
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Gent
2
1
W
10.12.25
UEF
Club Brugge KV
Arsenal
0
3
L
30.11.25
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Antwerp
0
1
L
22.11.25
Jup
Club Brugge KV
Charleroi
1
0
W
05.11.25
UEF
Club Brugge KV
Barcelona
3
3
D
H2H at home: Club Brugge KV
22.04.26
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
6
1
W
22.03.26
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
4
1
W
26.07.24
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
30.07.23
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
01.10.22
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
3
0
W
10.04.22
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
0
W
31.10.20
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
2
D
11.07.20
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
6
0
W
Last matches: KV Mechelen
15.07.26
Fri
KV Mechelen
Heist
1
0
W
11.07.26
Fri
KV Mechelen
Sporting Hasselt
2
1
W
24.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
St. Truiden
0
3
L
17.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Anderlecht
2
2
D
10.05.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Union St. Gilloise
0
3
L
06.04.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Gent
1
1
D
22.03.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Club Brugge KV
1
4
L
08.03.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Gent
1
3
L
22.02.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
RAAL La Louvière
2
0
W
01.02.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
OH Leuven
2
2
D
17.01.26
Jup
KV Mechelen
Union St. Gilloise
0
1
L
21.12.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
St. Truiden
0
1
L
13.12.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Cercle Brugge
3
2
W
23.11.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Genk
1
0
W
01.11.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Anderlecht
1
3
L
19.10.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Dender
3
1
W
28.09.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Charleroi
2
0
W
12.09.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Standard Liege
1
1
D
24.08.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
Antwerp
1
2
L
09.08.25
Jup
KV Mechelen
KVC Westerlo
1
0
W
H2H away: KV Mechelen
22.04.26
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
6
1
L
22.03.26
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
4
1
L
26.07.24
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
30.07.23
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
1
1
D
01.10.22
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
3
0
L
10.04.22
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
0
L
31.10.20
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
2
2
D
11.07.20
H2H
Club Brugge KV
KV Mechelen
6
0
L

Standings

Pro League , Championship Round
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 40 28 4 8 91:45 46 57
W D W W W
2 40 25 11 4 66:27 39 53
W D L W L
3 40 22 5 13 61:46 15 43
W L D L W
4 40 15 10 15 59:62 -3 33
L W D D L
5 40 13 12 15 53:57 -4 29
W L D D D
6 40 13 12 15 48:61 -13 29
L D D L W
Champions League
Champions League Qualification
UEFA Europa League Qualification
Qualification Playoffs