KV Mechelen vs Anderlecht – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
15/03/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Jupiler Pro League - Round 29
  • Referee: Laforge N. (Bel)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
belgiumBelgiumDAZN Pro League 1, Sporza, Sporza

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.131.45
Ball possession
40%60%
Total shots
1317
Shots on target
54
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
54
Passes
72% (201/279)79% (337/429)
Yellow cards
28
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
1.131.45
xG on target (xGOT)
1.761.22
Total shots
1317
Shots on target
54
Shots off target
54
Blocked shots
39
Shots inside the box
69
Shots outside the box
78
Hit the woodwork
02
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
54
Touches in opposition box
1927
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
11
Free kicks
199
Passes
72% (201/279)79% (337/429)
Long passes
42% (22/53)48% (23/48)
Passes in final third
68% (67/99)71% (117/165)
Crosses
19% (5/26)22% (6/27)
Expected assists (xA)
1.251.48
Throw ins
2124
Fouls
919
Tackles
50% (8/16)68% (13/19)
Duels won
5653
Clearances
3024
Interceptions
1611
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
44
xGOT faced
1.221.76
Goals prevented
1.220.76

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 45+2', De Cat N. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 60', Llansana E. , Stroeykens M. ,
  • 60', Degreef T. , Bertaccini A. ,
  • 62', Zekri M. , Antonio B. ,
  • 62', Mrabti K. , Raman B. ,
  • 66', Stroeykens M. 🟨,
  • 67', Ilic M. 🟨,
  • 68', Saliba N. 🟨,
  • 72', Bertaccini A. 🟨,
  • 83', Halhal R. , Vanrafelghem K. ,
  • 83', Boersma B. , Struyf I. ,
  • 85', Camara I. , Sardella K. ,
  • 85', Hazard T. , Verschaeren Y. ,
  • 89', Bertaccini A. 🟨,
  • 90+1', 1 - 0, van Brederode M. ,
  • 90+3', Cvetkovic M. , Kanate I. ,
  • 90+3', van Brederode M. , Decoene M. ,
  • 90+4', Decoene M. 🟨,
  • 90+6', Diarra M. 🟨,
  • 90+8', Vanrafelghem K. 🟨,
  • 90+8', Coosemans C. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


KV Mechelen
32%
Draw
27.5%
Anderlecht
40.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
27.6% 26.8% 45.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

27.1% 26.3% 46.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • KV Mechelen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)
  • Anderlecht has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Anderlecht might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for KV Mechelen than the current prediction. (-4.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Anderlecht than the current prediction. (+5.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Anderlecht could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • KV Mechelen - Anderlecht Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.97
    (3.42)
    3.44
    (3.52)
    2.33
    (2.07)
    5.7%
    (6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for KV Mechelen - Anderlecht?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Mechelen will win (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Anderlecht will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 28.6%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Mechelen (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Tie (votes: 2 - 66.7%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 6 - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
    • DNB - Mechelen (2.17) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Mechelen (votes: 2 - 50%). Tie (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Championship Group: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Championship Group: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 0.
    • Mechelen has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Anderlecht is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Anderlecht might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Mechelen: De Wolf O. (Knee Injury) Diouf G. (Inactive) Golic L. (Muscle Injury) Konate M. (Yellow Cards)
    • There will not play in Anderlecht: Huerta Valera C. S. (Groin Injury) Kana M. (Thigh Injury) Verschaeren Y. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Mechelen: Servais M. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Mechelen won 3 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 29:45. (average 1.5:2.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Mechelen won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 16:19. (average 1.8:2.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between KV Mechelen - Anderlecht were as follows:
    01.11.2025 Anderlecht - KV Mechelen 3:1
    26.01.2025 Anderlecht - KV Mechelen 4:1
    17.08.2024 KV Mechelen - Anderlecht 1:3
    01.02.2024 KV Mechelen - Anderlecht 2:2
    07.10.2023 Anderlecht - KV Mechelen 3:1
    Latest results of KV Mechelen
    08.03.2026 Gent - KV Mechelen 3:1
    13.02.2026 KV Mechelen - Genk 2:3
    Latest results of Anderlecht
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