Wednesday , 30 September 2026

KV Mechelen vs K. Sint-Truidense VV, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KV Mechelen
1 – 0
Full Time
K. Sint-Truidense VV
Sat 11 Mar 2023 · 15:00 UTC Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 82' Taichi Hara
Dimitri Lavalee 90' Y
Y 90' Gianni Bruno

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs K. Sint-Truidense VV — Jupiler League at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne.

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

3
2
11
KV Mechelen 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals K. Sint-Truidense VV
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-11 KV Mechelen 1–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2022-08-27 K. Sint-Truidense VV 3–1 KV Mechelen 2022-03-04 K. Sint-Truidense VV 1–1 KV Mechelen 2021-11-06 KV Mechelen 0–1 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2021-04-03 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2–1 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar K. Sint-Truidense VV H 1–0 W
05 Mar Royal Antwerp FC A 0–5 L
25 Feb FC Seraing A 2–0 W
17 Feb KRC Genk H 2–2 D
10 Feb KAS Eupen A 1–2 L
05 Feb Sporting du Pays de Charleroi H 2–2 D
K. Sint-Truidense VV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar KV Mechelen A 0–1 L
05 Mar KRC Genk H 2–2 D
26 Feb Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 0–1 L
19 Feb KVC Westerlo H 0–1 L
12 Feb RSC Anderlecht A 1–3 L
04 Feb KV Kortrijk H 1–0 W

Season Stats

KV Mechelen K. Sint-Truidense VV
#17 Position #11
3 Points 8
7 Played 7
0 / 3 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
5 Scored 12
14 Conceded 12
-9 GD +0
0.43 PPG 1.14
0% Win % 29%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
14% Clean Sheets
K. Sint-Truidense VV this season

KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts). K. Sint-Truidense VV are 11th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
K. Sint-Truidense VV
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/5
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G
K. Sint-Truidense VV
Samed Bazdar 4 G
Ryan Merlen 3 G 3 A
Ilias Sebaoui 1 G 3 A
Nelson Ishiwatari 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. Ninety minutes of football awaits between KV Mechelen and K. Sint-Truidense VV.
  • 5' K. Sint-Truidense VV are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' KV Mechelen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against K. Sint-Truidense VV's shape.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. KV Mechelen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' K. Sint-Truidense VV seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' The travelling K. Sint-Truidense VV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' Eric Bocat has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' Jannes Van Hecke, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. KV Mechelen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck makes way for Enock Agyei at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
  • 51' Japan international Daniel Schmidt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' KV Mechelen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' The K. Sint-Truidense VV bench stirs into life. Rocco Reitz is withdrawn and Taichi Hara gets his opportunity.
  • 61' The crowd applauds David Bates as he leaves the pitch. Jordi Vanlerberghe steps in for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
  • 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
  • 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bernd Hollerbach will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 76' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 81' It looks like no one’s ball. KV Mechelen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 82' Geoffry Hairemans puts Yellow-Red KV Mechelen on the lead.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Taichi Hara argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' The K. Sint-Truidense VV bench stirs into life. Eric Bocat is withdrawn and Aboubakary Koita gets his opportunity.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Nikola Storm as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Bijker steps in for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen. Dimitri Lavalee will be fuming at that decision.
  • KV Mechelen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Defour

K. Sint-Truidense VV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bernd Hollerbach

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gianni Bruno 3
Ryotaro Ito 3
Andres Ferrari 2
Geoffry Hairemans 2
Aster Vranckx 2
Ryan Merlen 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Daiki Hashioka 1

Head to Head

2023-03-11 KV Mechelen 1–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2022-08-27 K. Sint-Truidense VV 3–1 KV Mechelen 2022-03-04 K. Sint-Truidense VV 1–1 KV Mechelen 2021-11-06 KV Mechelen 0–1 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2021-04-03 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2–1 KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen Form

2023-03-11 KV Mechelen 1–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV W 2023-03-05 Royal Antwerp FC 5–0 KV Mechelen L 2023-02-25 FC Seraing 0–2 KV Mechelen W 2023-02-17 KV Mechelen 2–2 KRC Genk D 2023-02-10 KAS Eupen 2–1 KV Mechelen L 2023-02-05 KV Mechelen 2–2 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi D

K. Sint-Truidense VV Form

2023-03-11 KV Mechelen 1–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV L 2023-03-05 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2–2 KRC Genk D 2023-02-26 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV L 2023-02-19 K. Sint-Truidense VV 0–1 KVC Westerlo L 2023-02-12 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 K. Sint-Truidense VV L 2023-02-04 K. Sint-Truidense VV 1–0 KV Kortrijk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 K. Sint-Truidense VV xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or K. Sint-Truidense VV 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen34% Draw26% K. Sint-Truidense VV40%
Actual: KV Mechelen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
60%
Draw or K. Sint-Truidense VV
66%
KV Mechelen or K. Sint-Truidense VV
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen20% Draw46% K. Sint-Truidense VV34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push K. Sint-Truidense VV covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 22% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
21% ✗
K. Sint-Truidense VV keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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