KV Mechelen vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KV Mechelen vs Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Jupiler League at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne.
- KV Mechelen 7 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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 Louviere 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | A | 2–7 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | KV Mechelen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | KV Kortrijk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Aug | KAS Eupen | H | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Aug | KRC Genk | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Aug | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| KV Mechelen | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #15 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 0 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 5 | Scored | 5 |
| 14 | Conceded | 13 |
| -9 | GD | -8 |
| 0.43 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 0% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Oud-Heverlee Leuven this season
Oud-Heverlee Leuven this season
KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts). Oud-Heverlee Leuven are 15th (4 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
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/2
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KV Mechelen
| Myron van Brederode | 3 G |
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
| Wouter George | 2 G | 1 A |
| Oscar Gil Regano | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and KV Mechelen launch into their encounter with Oud-Heverlee Leuven.
- 2' Controversy at the stadium! Alexis De Sart argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 7' KV Mechelen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oud-Heverlee Leuven's shape.
- 8' Magnificent from Nikola Storm! That is 34 goals in 228 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' It looks like no one’s ball. Oud-Heverlee Leuven is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 18' Pierre-Yves Ngawa was booked on 18.
- 23' 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.
- 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Xavier Mercier.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sheldon Bateau.
- 39' Poor challenge from Sheldon Bateau. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 44' Kerim Mrabti makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen are in front.
- 49' Siebe Schrijvers has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Hugo Cuypers is booked for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Yellow card on 51.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Hugo Cuypers argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Another change for Oud-Heverlee Leuven made on 60 minute. Alexis De Sart leaves to be changed by Sory Kaba.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Onur Kaya. He replaces Kerim Mrabti on 65 minute.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Wouter Vrancken might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' Fresh legs for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen! Gustav Engvall comes on to replace Nikola Storm.
- 76' Oud-Heverlee Leuven ring the changes. Casper De Norre has done his job and it is now time for Levan Shengelia to step up.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Bijker is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oud-Heverlee Leuven.
- 84' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 86' It’s a booking for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen player. Lucas Bijker gets a Yellow card.
- 90' It is a substitution in Yellow-Red KV Mechelen team. Hugo Cuypers is replaced by Ferdy Druijf on 90 minute.
- KV Mechelen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 30
- 13
- 4
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Onur Kaya 65'
- 3
- 16
-
11
Nikola Storm ↓ Gustav Engvall 75'
- 1
- 17
-
14
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Ferdy Druijf 90'
Bench
-
9
Ferdy Druijf ↑ 90'
- 7
- 15
-
8
Onur Kaya ↑ 65'
-
20
Gustav Engvall ↑ 75'
- 10
- 33
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 99
- 10
-
21
Alexis De Sart ↓ Sory Kaba 60'
- 24
- 11
- 90
- 4
- 3
- 33
- 35
Bench
- 14
-
8
Siebe Schrijvers ↑ 60'
- 13
-
9
Sory Kaba ↑ 60'
- 15
-
19
Levan Shengelia ↑ 76'
- 27
Coach
Marc Brys
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Casper De Norre | 2 |
| Mousa Ta'mari | 2 |
| Mathieu Maertens | 2 |
| Kerim Mrabti | 2 |
| Nathaniel Opoku | 2 |
| David Hubert | 1 |
| Patrick Pflucke | 1 |
| Thomas Henry | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Form
2021-09-18
KV Mechelen
2–0
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
L
2021-09-12
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
2–1
KV Kortrijk
W
2021-08-29
Royal Antwerp FC
2–2
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
D
2021-08-21
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–4
KAS Eupen
L
2021-08-14
KRC Genk
4–0
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
L
2021-08-08
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Oud-Heverlee Leuven xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Mechelen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
80%
Draw or Oud-Heverlee Leuven
46%
KV Mechelen or Oud-Heverlee Leuven
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | Oud-Heverlee Leuven covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Oud-Heverlee Leuven keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.