KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Guldensporenstadion.
- KV Kortrijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | KV Mechelen | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Sep | KAS Eupen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | KV Kortrijk | A | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | FC Seraing | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | KVC Westerlo | H | 5–4 | W |
| 13 Aug | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
92%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Guldensporenstadion!
- 5' The travelling KV Mechelen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' It’s high time Adnan Custovic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KV Kortrijk and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' KV Kortrijk have won 305 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Poor challenge from Geoffry Hairemans. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Vandendriessche argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' Sandy Walsh adds to his 0 season tally! Yellow-Red KV Mechelen lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 41' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Rob Schoofs makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 46' Another change for KV Kortrijk made on 46 minute. Nayel Mehssatou leaves to be changed by Dylan Mbayo.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Guldensporenstadion. KV Mechelen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Goal! Geoffry Hairemans scores his 33 goal in 303 matches.
- 58' KV Mechelen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. Jordi Vanlerberghe will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' Goal! Didier Lamkel Ze scores his 32 goal in 303 matches.
- 63' A tactical swap from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — David Bates on, Nikola Storm off on 63 minutes.
- 63' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Didier Lamkel Ze makes no mistake. 2-3!
- 64' A change in the Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ranks — Nikola Storm exits the field as David Bates enters on 64.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alessio Da Cruz on 68.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joao Silva on 70.
- 72' It is a substitution in Yellow-Red KV Mechelen team. Geoffry Hairemans is replaced by Boli Bolingoli on 72 minute.
- 73' KV Kortrijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Habib Keita is hanging Stjepan Loncar on the field on 73 minute.
- 74' Another change for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen made on 74 minute. Alessio Da Cruz leaves to be changed by Yonas Malede.
- 75' Geoffry Hairemans makes way for Boli Bolingoli at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Felipe Avenatti. He replaces Billel Messaoudi on 78 minute.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Kristof D'Haene argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' Yonas Malede was booked on 88.
- 89' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The referee shows Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Julien Ngoy makes way for Jannes Van Hecke at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
- KV Kortrijk will have plenty to reflect on. KV Mechelen were simply the better side today.
Lineups
KV Kortrijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 26
- 22
- 30
-
33
Stjepan Loncar ↓ Habib Keita 73'
- 4
- 32
- 31
- 9
-
25
Nayel Mehssatou ↓ Dylan Mbayo 46'
- 44
Bench
-
66
Aleksandar Radovanovic ↑ 73'
-
70
Massimo Bruno ↑ 73'
- 77
-
20
Felipe Avenatti ↑ 78'
-
7
Dylan Mbayo ↑ 46'
- 16
- 17
-
12
Habib Keita ↑ 73'
- 1
Coach
Adnan Custovic
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Alessio Da Cruz ↓ Yonas Malede 75'
-
5
Sandy Walsh ↓ Jorge Hernandez 90'
- 30
- 7
- 66
- 23
- 18
- 16
-
11
Nikola Storm ↓ David Bates 64'
- 1
-
9
Julien Ngoy ↓ Jannes Van Hecke 90'
Bench
-
27
David Bates ↑ 64'
- 4
- 15
-
21
Boli Bolingoli ↑ 75'
-
6
Jannes Van Hecke ↑ 90'
-
10
Yonas Malede ↑ 75'
-
8
Jorge Hernandez ↑ 90'
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
KV Kortrijk Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
KV Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Mechelen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
KV Kortrijk or Draw
54%
Draw or KV Mechelen
72%
KV Kortrijk or KV Mechelen
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — KV Kortrijk
| Handicap | KV Kortrijk covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
KV Kortrijk keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

