Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs KV Mechelen – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:2
01/02/2026 at 13:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Jupiler Pro League - Round 23
  • Referee: Visser L. (Bel)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
belgiumBelgiumDAZN Pro League 2, Sporza, Sporza
spainSpainDAZN Espana

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.141.54
Ball possession
46%54%
Total shots
1613
Shots on target
57
Big chances
42
Corner kicks
75
Passes
72% (236/328)76% (284/374)
Yellow cards
36
Expected goals (xG)
2.141.54
xG on target (xGOT)
2.263.04
Total shots
1613
Shots on target
57
Shots off target
83
Blocked shots
33
Shots inside the box
129
Shots outside the box
44
Hit the woodwork
11
Headed goals
10
Big chances
42
Corner kicks
75
Touches in opposition box
2728
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
10
Free kicks
1419
Passes
72% (236/328)76% (284/374)
Long passes
40% (25/63)57% (27/47)
Passes in final third
56% (60/108)71% (61/86)
Crosses
47% (8/17)19% (4/21)
Expected assists (xA)
0.731.54
Throw ins
2319
Fouls
1914
Tackles
77% (17/22)65% (11/17)
Duels won
6055
Clearances
2819
Interceptions
106
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
53
xGOT faced
3.042.26
Goals prevented
1.040.26

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 28', Marsa J. 🟨,
  • 33', 1 - 0, Schrijvers S. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 35', Akimoto T. 🟨,
  • 43', Dussenne N. , Ominami T. ,
  • 45+4', Lakomy L. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 2)
  • 46', Halhal R. 🟨,
  • 51', 2 - 0, Ikwuemesi C. , Ominami T. (A),
  • 55', Marsa J. , Antonio B. ,
  • 55', Kireev M. , Vanrafelghem K. ,
  • 56', Koudou T. 🟨,
  • 60', 2 - 1, Servais M. ,
  • 63', Vanrafelghem K. 🟨,
  • 65', Schrijvers S. 🟨,
  • 69', Verlinden T. , Maertens M. ,
  • 69', Gil O. , Opoku D. ,
  • 78', 2 - 2, Vanrafelghem K. , Boersma B. (A),
  • 79', Schrijvers S. , Verstraete B. ,
  • 79', Maziz Y. , Traore A. K. ,
  • 88', Mrabti K. , Konate M. ,
  • 90', St. Jago T. 🟨,
  • 90+2', Hammar F. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Oud-Heverlee Leuven
43%
Draw
28.8%
KV Mechelen
28.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
42.7% 28.9% 28.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.1% 29.8% 27.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Oud-Heverlee Leuven has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)
  • KV Mechelen has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Oud-Heverlee Leuven than the current prediction. (+1.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for KV Mechelen than the current prediction. (-0.7%)
  • Oud-Heverlee Leuven - KV Mechelen Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.2
    (2.2)
    3.28
    (3.25)
    3.38
    (3.3)
    5.5%
    (6.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Oud-Heverlee Leuven - KV Mechelen?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Leuven will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Mechelen will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 33.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Mechelen: 11.9%76.9%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Tie (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 1, 1st Half - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • DC - Mechelen (1.60) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 3.5 - under (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 2.5 - under (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
    • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 14 in the zone Jupiler Pro League (Relegation Group: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Jupiler Pro League (Conference League Group: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Leuven won 1.
    • Leuven has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Mechelen has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Leuven may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Leuven could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Leuven: Kayo B. (Knock) Vlietinck T. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Mechelen: De Wolf O. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Mechelen: Raman B. (Hamstring Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Leuven won 4 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 23:36. (average 1.2:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Leuven won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 16:16. (average 1.6:1.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Oud-Heverlee Leuven - KV Mechelen were as follows:
    25.10.2025 KV Mechelen - Oud-Heverlee Leuven 1:1
    03.05.2025 Oud-Heverlee Leuven - KV Mechelen 1:2
    13.04.2025 KV Mechelen - Oud-Heverlee Leuven 1:1
    31.01.2025 Oud-Heverlee Leuven - KV Mechelen 1:0
    05.10.2024 KV Mechelen - Oud-Heverlee Leuven 5:0
    Latest results of KV Mechelen
    25.01.2026 KV Mechelen - Westerlo 1:1
    10.01.2026 KV Mechelen - Servette 2:1
    27.12.2025 KV Mechelen - Dender EH 1:1
    Belgian Jupiler Pro League Table
    Championship Group
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Royale Union SG11001:0136
    2Club Brugge KV11004:2235
    3St. Truiden10010:1-129
    4Gent10101:1024
    5KV Mechelen10101:1024
    6Anderlecht10012:4-222

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