Friday , 2 October 2026

Club Brugge KV vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2025-26 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Jupiler Pro League · 2025-26
Club Brugge KV
6 – 1
Full Time
KV Mechelen
Wed 22 Apr 2026 · 18:30 UTC Jan Breydel Stadion 21,659 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Vetlesen 4' 1–0
1–1 10' Mory Konate
Aleksandar Stankovic 46' 2–1
Carlos Forbs 56' 3–1
Nicolo Tresoldi 60' 4–1
Hans Vanaken 78' 5–1
Christos Tzolis pen 90+5' 6–1
Y 9' Fredrik Hammar
Ivan Leko 52' Y
Y 87' Mory Konate
R 90' Gora Diouf

Overview

Match Preview

Club Brugge KV vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Jan Breydel Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bram Van Driessche
  • Assistant 1 Yves De Neve
  • Assistant 2 Quentin Lesceux

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 7 19
2 KAA Gent 7 19
3 Club Brugge KV 7 18
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 7 18
5 RSC Anderlecht 7 13
6 SV Zulte-Waregem 7 11
7 Royal Standard de Liège 7 11
8 KVC Westerlo 7 10
9 KRC Genk 7 9
10 SK Beveren 7 9
11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 7 8
12 Lommel SK 7 8
13 Royal Antwerp FC 7 7
14 UR La Louvière Centre 7 4
15 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 4
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 7 3
17 KV Mechelen 7 3
18 KV Kortrijk 7 3

Head-to-Head

9
5
2
Club Brugge KV 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals KV Mechelen
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-22 Club Brugge KV 6–1 KV Mechelen 2026-03-22 Club Brugge KV 4–1 KV Mechelen 2025-08-01 KV Mechelen 2–1 Club Brugge KV 2024-12-07 KV Mechelen 1–2 Club Brugge KV 2024-07-26 Club Brugge KV 1–1 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

Club Brugge KV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr KV Mechelen H 6–1 W
19 Apr Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 1–2 L
11 Apr K. Sint-Truidense VV A 2–1 W
06 Apr RSC Anderlecht H 4–2 W
22 Mar KV Mechelen H 4–1 W
14 Mar KVC Westerlo A 2–1 W
KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Club Brugge KV A 1–6 L
18 Apr RSC Anderlecht H 1–2 L
12 Apr Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 0–1 L
06 Apr KAA Gent A 1–1 D
22 Mar Club Brugge KV A 1–4 L
15 Mar RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Club Brugge KV KV Mechelen
#3 Position #17
18 Points 3
7 Played 7
6 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 4
15 Scored 5
3 Conceded 14
+12 GD -9
2.57 PPG 0.43
86% Win % 0%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
71% Clean Sheets
Club Brugge KV this season
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season

Club Brugge KV are 3rd (18 pts). KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Club Brugge KV
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Club Brugge KV
Hugo Vetlesen 3 G
Nicolo Tresoldi 3 G
Carlos Forbs 2 G 3 A
Brandon Mechele 2 G
Mamadou Diakhon 1 G 2 A
KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Jan Breydel Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 4' Club Brugge KV is taking the lead after the goal scored by Hugo Vetlesen on 4.
  • 9' Fredrik Hammar picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 10' Mory Konate is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 15' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Carlos Forbs has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 487 appearances.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' Club Brugge KV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KV Mechelen backline.
  • 35' Club Brugge KV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Club Brugge KV in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past KV Mechelen's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aleksandar Stankovic makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 52' Ivan Leko was booked on 52.
  • 56' Carlos Forbs has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
  • 60' Nicolo Tresoldi does the damage! The net is bulging and Club Brugge KV surge ahead!
  • 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 68' KV Mechelen make a change. Bill Antonio trudges off to be replaced by Massimo Decoene on 68 minutes.
  • 71' Another substitution for Club Brugge KV to replace Joaquin Seys by Bjorn Meijer on 71 minute.
  • 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 78' Hans Vanaken makes no mistake. The score reads 5-1 and Club Brugge KV are in front.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Cisse Sandra. He replaces Hugo Vetlesen on 81 minute.
  • 85' The whistle greets Bouke Boersma as he departs to be replaced by Mauro Lenaerts.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Club Brugge KV. Hans Vanaken is replaced by Gustaf Nilsson.
  • 87' Mory Konate picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Gora Diouf was booked on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 6-1.

Lineups

Club Brugge KV Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ivan Leko

KV Mechelen Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frédéric Vanderbiest

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Noa Lang 4
Krepin Diatta 3
Hans Vanaken 2
Nicolo Tresoldi 2
Rob Schoofs 2
Mbaye Diagne 2
Mats Rits 2
Tajon Buchanan 2

Head to Head

2026-04-22 Club Brugge KV 6–1 KV Mechelen 2026-03-22 Club Brugge KV 4–1 KV Mechelen 2025-08-01 KV Mechelen 2–1 Club Brugge KV 2024-12-07 KV Mechelen 1–2 Club Brugge KV 2024-07-26 Club Brugge KV 1–1 KV Mechelen

Club Brugge KV Form

2026-04-22 Club Brugge KV 6–1 KV Mechelen W 2026-04-19 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–1 Club Brugge KV L 2026-04-11 K. Sint-Truidense VV 1–2 Club Brugge KV W 2026-04-06 Club Brugge KV 4–2 RSC Anderlecht W 2026-03-22 Club Brugge KV 4–1 KV Mechelen W 2026-03-14 KVC Westerlo 1–2 Club Brugge KV W

KV Mechelen Form

2026-04-22 Club Brugge KV 6–1 KV Mechelen L 2026-04-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 RSC Anderlecht L 2026-04-12 KV Mechelen 0–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2026-04-06 KAA Gent 1–1 KV Mechelen D 2026-03-22 Club Brugge KV 4–1 KV Mechelen L 2026-03-15 KV Mechelen 1–0 RSC Anderlecht W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.67 Club Brugge KV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71 KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for: Club Brugge KV to win 81% + Over 2.5 goals 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Club Brugge KV81% Draw12% KV Mechelen7%
Actual: Club Brugge KV win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 4.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Club Brugge KV or Draw
93%
Draw or KV Mechelen
19%
Club Brugge KV or KV Mechelen
88%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Club Brugge KV70% Draw25% KV Mechelen5%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
10.6%
4 – 0
9.5%
2 – 0
9.1%
3 – 1
7.3%
5 – 0
6.9%
4 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
5%
5 – 1
4.9%
6 – 0
4.3%
1 – 1
3.9%
6 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Club Brugge KV

Handicap Club Brugge KV covers Push KV Mechelen covers
-2.5 54% — 46%
-2 54% 19% 27%
-1.5 73% — 27%
-1 73% 14% 12%
-0.5 88% — 12%
+0.5 96% — 4%
+1 96% 3% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Club Brugge KV keeps clean sheet
50% ✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
3% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.