KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Guldensporenstadion.
- KV Kortrijk 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Royal Antwerp FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | KAA Gent | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | RSC Anderlecht | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | KRC Genk | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Royal Standard de Liège | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | SK Beveren | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | KVC Westerlo | A | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Nov | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Oct | Beerschot VA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | KV Mechelen | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | KV Kortrijk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Beerschot VA | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | A | 5–2 | W |
| 20 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| KV Kortrijk | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #15 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 6 | Conceded | 2 |
| -6 | GD | -2 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
92%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Kortrijk this season
KV Kortrijk this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
KV Kortrijk are 18th (0 pts). KV Mechelen are 15th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: KV Mechelen gets underway.
- 5' KV Kortrijk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' The 27-year-old Daam Foulon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Goal! Dion De Neve scores his 6 goal in 194 matches.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Freyr Alexandersson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Rafik Belghali has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 45' The whistle greets Patrick Pflucke as he departs to be replaced by Rafik Belghali.
- 49' Magnificent from Nacho Ferri! That is 7 goals in 515 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' Bram Lagae picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' KV Mechelen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Time for substitution for KV Mechelen. Aziz Ouattara is replaced by Benito Raman.
- 67' KV Kortrijk make a change. Brecht Dejaegere trudges off to be replaced by Abdoulaye Sissako on 67 minutes.
- 70' The KV Mechelen manager makes a substitution. Jose Marsa departs to be replaced by Petter Dahl.
- 75' KV Mechelen player sees a card in front of him.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Mounaim El Idrissy. He replaces Billel Messaoudi on 77 minute.
- 79' The KV Mechelen manager makes a substitution. Lion Lauberbach departs to be replaced by Bilal Bafdili.
- 80' A moment of madness from Daam Foulon on 80 minutes earns him a card. KV Mechelen will be frustrated.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KV Kortrijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' A stunning finish from Nacho Ferri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Tomoki Takamine.
- 90' A tactical swap from KV Kortrijk — Massimo Bruno on, Tomoki Takamine off on 90 minutes.
- KV Kortrijk celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 16
-
23
Tomoki Takamine ↓ Massimo Bruno 90'
- 11
- 45
- 6
- 1
- 44
- 19
- 10
- 26
Bench
-
27
Abdoulaye Sissako ↑ 67'
- 68
- 14
-
17
Massimo Bruno ↑ 90'
-
7
Mounaim El Idrissy ↑ 77'
- 31
- 30
- 2
- 35
Coach
Freyr Alexandersson
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Lion Lauberbach ↓ Bilal Bafdili 79'
- 23
- 1
- 19
- 77
- 16
- 11
- 4
- 6
-
3
Jose Marsa ↓ Petter Dahl 70'
-
32
Aziz Ouattara ↓ Benito Raman 63'
Bench
-
14
Benito Raman ↑ 63'
- 5
-
7
Geoffry Hairemans ↑ 45'
- 15
-
35
Bilal Bafdili ↑ 79'
- 9
-
10
Petter Dahl ↑ 70'
-
17
Rafik Belghali ↑ 45'
- 33
Coach
Besnik Hasi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikola Storm | 5 |
| Rob Schoofs | 5 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 3 |
| Amine Benchaib | 3 |
| Dante Vanzeir | 2 |
| Bilal Bafdili | 2 |
| Sandy Walsh | 2 |
| Geoffry Hairemans | 2 |
Head to Head
KV Kortrijk Form
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.89
KV Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + KV Mechelen or Draw 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Kortrijk win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
KV Kortrijk or Draw
66%
Draw or KV Mechelen
67%
KV Kortrijk or KV Mechelen
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Kortrijk win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — KV Kortrijk
| Handicap | KV Kortrijk covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 19% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

