Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2021-22
KV Kortrijk
2 – 2
Full Time
KV Mechelen
Fri 27 Aug 2021 · 18:45 UTC Guldensporenstadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Muhammed Badammosi 42' Y
Lucas Maus 42' Y
Kevin Vandendriessche 42' Y
Y 56' Rob Schoofs
Y 66' Geoffry Hairemans
Y 75' Lucas Bijker

Overview

Match Preview

KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Guldensporenstadion.

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

2
2
8
KV Kortrijk 12 games · Avg 3.9 goals KV Mechelen
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-27 KV Kortrijk 2–2 KV Mechelen 2021-04-18 KV Kortrijk 1–4 KV Mechelen 2020-10-17 KV Mechelen 1–2 KV Kortrijk 2019-12-07 KV Mechelen 1–1 KV Kortrijk 2019-09-20 KV Kortrijk 2–3 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

KV Kortrijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug KV Mechelen H 2–2 D
21 Aug K. Sint-Truidense VV A 2–0 W
14 Aug Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 0–2 L
07 Aug KRC Genk H 1–2 L
01 Aug Royal Antwerp FC A 1–0 W
24 Jul FC Seraing H 2–0 W
KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug KV Kortrijk A 2–2 D
22 Aug Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 3–1 W
15 Aug KAA Gent A 0–2 L
07 Aug KAS Eupen H 1–3 L
31 Jul FC Seraing A 0–1 L
25 Jul Royal Antwerp FC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

KV Kortrijk KV Mechelen
#18 Position #17
3 Points 3
7 Played 7
1 / 0 / 6 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 4
2 Scored 5
15 Conceded 14
-13 GD -9
0.43 PPG 0.43
14% Win % 0%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
92% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
KV Kortrijk this season
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season

KV Kortrijk are 18th (3 pts). KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KV Kortrijk
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/4
76+
–/5
■ 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)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Guldensporenstadion!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luka Elsner might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KV Kortrijk side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 14' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nikola Storm makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Nikola Storm is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KV Kortrijk and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' It looks surprising KV Kortrijk does not make any changes. Jordi Vanlerberghe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' Igor de Camargo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Muhammed Badammosi on 42.
  • 47' The travelling KV Mechelen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 52' Australia international Trent Sainsbury has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 55' Another change for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen made on 55 minute. Marian Shved leaves to be changed by Geoffry Hairemans.
  • 56' Poor challenge from Rob Schoofs. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' Kristof D'Haene adds to his 0 season tally! KV Kortrijk lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 59' The Yellow-Red KV Mechelen bench stirs into life. Hugo Cuypers is withdrawn and Igor de Camargo gets his opportunity.
  • 63' A change in the KV Kortrijk ranks — Muhammed Badammosi exits the field as Pape Habib Gueye enters on 63.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Geoffry Hairemans on 66 minutes.
  • 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' KV Kortrijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dylan Mbayo is hanging Marlos Moreno on the field on 72 minute.
  • 73' Kerim Mrabti makes way for Jordi Vanlerberghe at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
  • 75' That is a Yellow card for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. Lucas Bijker will be fuming at that decision.
  • 76' GOAL! Pape Habib Gueye fires home to make it 2-2!
  • 81' 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.
  • 85' The KV Kortrijk bench stirs into life. Teddy Chevalier is withdrawn and Michiel Jonckheere gets his opportunity.
  • 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

KV Kortrijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luka Elsner

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rob Schoofs 5
Nikola Storm 5
Amine Benchaib 3
Kerim Mrabti 3
Dante Vanzeir 2
Bilal Bafdili 2
Sandy Walsh 2
Geoffry Hairemans 2

Head to Head

2021-08-27 KV Kortrijk 2–2 KV Mechelen 2021-04-18 KV Kortrijk 1–4 KV Mechelen 2020-10-17 KV Mechelen 1–2 KV Kortrijk 2019-12-07 KV Mechelen 1–1 KV Kortrijk 2019-09-20 KV Kortrijk 2–3 KV Mechelen

KV Kortrijk Form

2021-08-27 KV Kortrijk 2–2 KV Mechelen D 2021-08-21 K. Sint-Truidense VV 0–2 KV Kortrijk W 2021-08-14 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–0 KV Kortrijk L 2021-08-07 KV Kortrijk 1–2 KRC Genk L 2021-08-01 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Kortrijk W 2021-07-24 KV Kortrijk 2–0 FC Seraing W

KV Mechelen Form

2021-08-27 KV Kortrijk 2–2 KV Mechelen D 2021-08-22 KV Mechelen 3–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W 2021-08-15 KAA Gent 2–0 KV Mechelen L 2021-08-07 KV Mechelen 1–3 KAS Eupen L 2021-07-31 FC Seraing 1–0 KV Mechelen L 2021-07-25 KV Mechelen 3–2 Royal Antwerp FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.1 KV Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for: KV Kortrijk or KV Mechelen 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Kortrijk34% Draw29% KV Mechelen37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

KV Kortrijk or Draw
63%
Draw or KV Mechelen
66%
KV Kortrijk or KV Mechelen
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Kortrijk22% Draw50% KV Mechelen28%
Actual: KV Mechelen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — KV Kortrijk

Handicap KV Kortrijk covers Push KV Mechelen covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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