KV Mechelen vs Beerschot VA, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KV Mechelen vs Beerschot VA — Jupiler League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Beerschot VA 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lawrence Visser
- Referee Jo De Weirdt
- Referee Wim Smet
- Referee Rien Vanyzere
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | Beerschot VA | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Nov | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Oct | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | KV Mechelen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | KV Kortrijk | A | 5–5 | D |
| 31 Oct | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 4–2 | W |
| 25 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 6–3 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KV Mechelen have kicked off against Beerschot VA. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and Beerschot VA are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 13' Tarik Tissoudali puts Beerschot VA on the lead.
- 18' Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly was booked on 18.
- 21' Magnificent from Frederic Frans! That is 3 goals in 183 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Pietermaat made 100 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' Beerschot VA are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Poor challenge from Jordi Vanlerberghe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Pietermaat is booked for Beerschot VA — Yellow card on 42.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ayrton Mboko makes it 0-3.
- 49' Kerim Mrabti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' Beerschot VA fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Aster Vranckx was booked on 58.
- 60' Aster Vranckx catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 60.
- 65' KV Mechelen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Geoffry Hairemans is booked for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Yellow card on 68.
- 69' GOAL! Jan Van den Bergh scores on 69. Assisted by Raphael Holzhauser
- 73' Rob Schoofs was booked on 73.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rob Schoofs on 74.
- 74' The Beerschot VA manager makes a substitution. Tarik Tissoudali departs to be replaced by Blessing Eleke.
- 76' Kerim Mrabti makes way for Thibault Peyre at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
- 80' The Mali Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 0-5!
- 81' Another substitution for Beerschot VA to replace Ayrton Mboko by Abdoulie Sanyang on 81 minute.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Onur Kaya. He replaces Rob Schoofs on 85 minute.
- 86' Dario Van den Buijs has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yan Vorogovskiy on 86 minute.
- Beerschot VA celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 30
- 7
- 13
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Thibault Peyre 76'
-
16
Rob Schoofs C ↓ Onur Kaya 85'
- 11
- 1
- 40
-
14
Siemen Voet ↓ William Togui 85'
- 26
Bench
- 32
- 15
- 6
-
8
Onur Kaya ↑ 85'
- 35
-
23
Thibault Peyre ↑ 76'
- 3
-
9
William Togui ↑ 85'
- 29
- 37
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Beerschot VA Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 24
- 31
- 2
-
79
Ayrton Mboko ↓ Abdoulie Sanyang 81'
- 16
- 34
- 28
- 4
- 8
Bench
-
6
Dario Van den Buijs ↑ 86'
-
7
Blessing Eleke ↑ 74'
- 3
- 89
-
22
Abdoulie Sanyang ↑ 81'
- 1
- 36
Coach
Hernan Losada
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikola Storm | 2 |
| Benito Raman | 1 |
| Raphael Holzhauser | 1 |
| Patrick Pflucke | 1 |
| Ferdy Druijf | 1 |
| Ahmed Touba | 1 |
| Sandy Walsh | 1 |
| Welat Cagro | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.11
Beerschot VA xG
I would bet for:
KV Mechelen or Beerschot VA 76% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Beerschot VA win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
58%
Draw or Beerschot VA
66%
KV Mechelen or Beerschot VA
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.4%
2 – 0
3.4%
3 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | Beerschot VA covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 16% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Beerschot VA keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.