Saturday , 14 November 2026

KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2021-22
KV Mechelen
2 – 2
Full Time
Cercle Brugge KSV
Sat 26 Feb 2022 · 17:30 UTC Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
Vinicius de Souza Costa 45' Y
Y 45' Senna Miangue
Y 49' Hannes Van der Bruggen
R 69' Hannes Van der Bruggen
Vinicius de Souza Costa 76' R
Y 83' Thomas Didillon
Rick van Drongelen 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 11 29
2 Club Brugge KV 11 28
3 KAA Gent 11 28
4 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 11 27
5 RSC Anderlecht 11 20
6 Lommel SK 11 16
7 KRC Genk 11 15
8 Royal Standard de Liège 11 15
9 KVC Westerlo 11 14
10 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 11 12
11 KV Mechelen 11 12
12 K. Sint-Truidense VV 11 11
13 Royal Antwerp FC 11 11
14 SV Zulte-Waregem 11 11
15 SK Beveren 11 10
16 Cercle Brugge KSV 11 9
17 UR La Louvière Centre 11 7
18 KV Kortrijk 11 4

Head-to-Head

5
4
5
KV Mechelen 14 games · Avg 2.9 goals Cercle Brugge KSV
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-26 KV Mechelen 2–2 Cercle Brugge KSV 2021-11-27 Cercle Brugge KSV 3–1 KV Mechelen 2021-02-06 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 KV Mechelen 2020-08-22 KV Mechelen 2–3 Cercle Brugge KSV 2020-02-08 Cercle Brugge KSV 3–2 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–2 D
20 Feb Royal Antwerp FC A 2–1 W
16 Feb KRC Genk A 1–4 L
12 Feb KV Oostende H 3–0 W
06 Feb Beerschot VA H 3–2 W
30 Jan Royal Standard de Liège A 2–1 W
Cercle Brugge KSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb KV Mechelen A 2–2 D
19 Feb Beerschot VA H 2–0 W
12 Feb Oud-Heverlee Leuven A 2–3 L
05 Feb Royal Standard de Liège A 1–1 D
29 Jan KV Oostende H 0–1 L
27 Nov KV Mechelen H 3–1 W

Season Stats

KV Mechelen Cercle Brugge KSV
#11 Position #16
12 Points 9
11 Played 11
3 / 3 / 5 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 6
13 Scored 14
20 Conceded 22
-7 GD -8
1.09 PPG 0.82
27% Win % 18%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
9% Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season

KV Mechelen are 11th (12 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 16th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/6
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 4 G
Cercle Brugge KSV
Steve Ngoura 4 G 2 A
Krys-Anthony Kouassi 2 G
Erick 1 G 1 A
Christiaan Ravych 1 G
Lukas Mondele 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for KV Mechelen to score. At the same time, Cercle Brugge KSV does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Olivier Deman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Cercle Brugge KSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jesper Daland suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. Cercle Brugge KSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' The 27-year-old Vitinho has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 5 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' 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.
  • 31' Magnificent from Hugo Cuypers! That is 76 goals in 234 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 37' What composure from Vinicius de Souza Costa! The international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 42' Cercle Brugge KSV have won 339 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 43' Senna Miangue doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Vinicius de Souza Costa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' GOAL! Kevin Denkey scores on 45.
  • 49' Cercle Brugge KSV player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 54' Netherlands international Rick van Drongelen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 59' Rabbi Matondo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 417 appearances.
  • 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Hannes Van der Bruggen.
  • 71' Charles Vanhoutte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Olivier Deman at the 71 minute mark.
  • 75' Another change for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen made on 75 minute. Geoffry Hairemans leaves to be changed by Marian Shved.
  • 76' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Vinicius de Souza Costa.
  • 78' Silvere Ganvoula has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Denkey on 78 minute.
  • 83' The referee has no hesitation. Thomas Didillon is booked for Cercle Brugge KSV — Yellow card on 83.
  • 87' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rick van Drongelen.
  • 90' Samuel Oum Gouet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rob Schoofs on 90 minute.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dominik Thalhammer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dino Hotic 4
Kevin Denkey 3
Igor de Camargo 3
Nikola Storm 3
William Togui 2
Felipe Augusto 2
Edgaras Utkus 1
Daam Foulon 1

Head to Head

2022-02-26 KV Mechelen 2–2 Cercle Brugge KSV 2021-11-27 Cercle Brugge KSV 3–1 KV Mechelen 2021-02-06 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 KV Mechelen 2020-08-22 KV Mechelen 2–3 Cercle Brugge KSV 2020-02-08 Cercle Brugge KSV 3–2 KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen Form

2022-02-26 KV Mechelen 2–2 Cercle Brugge KSV D 2022-02-20 Royal Antwerp FC 1–2 KV Mechelen W 2022-02-16 KRC Genk 4–1 KV Mechelen L 2022-02-12 KV Mechelen 3–0 KV Oostende W 2022-02-06 KV Mechelen 3–2 Beerschot VA W 2022-01-30 Royal Standard de Liège 1–2 KV Mechelen W

Cercle Brugge KSV Form

2022-02-26 KV Mechelen 2–2 Cercle Brugge KSV D 2022-02-19 Cercle Brugge KSV 2–0 Beerschot VA W 2022-02-12 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 3–2 Cercle Brugge KSV L 2022-02-05 Royal Standard de Liège 1–1 Cercle Brugge KSV D 2022-01-29 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 KV Oostende L 2021-11-27 Cercle Brugge KSV 3–1 KV Mechelen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or Cercle Brugge KSV 76% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen44% Draw24% Cercle Brugge KSV32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
69%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
56%
KV Mechelen or Cercle Brugge KSV
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen33% Draw40% Cercle Brugge KSV27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push Cercle Brugge KSV covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 19% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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