Thursday , 2 July 2026

KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2023-24
KV Mechelen
2 – 2
Full Time
RSC Anderlecht
Thu 1 Feb 2024 · 19:30 UTC AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Mario Stroeykens
Sandy Walsh 58' Y
Geoffry Hairemans 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht — Jupiler League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

Match Details

  • Referee Wesli De Cremer

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

3
5
7
KV Mechelen 15 games · Avg 3.7 goals RSC Anderlecht
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-01 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht 2023-10-07 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 KV Mechelen 2023-04-23 RSC Anderlecht 2–3 KV Mechelen 2022-10-09 KV Mechelen 1–3 RSC Anderlecht 2021-09-12 RSC Anderlecht 7–2 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb RSC Anderlecht H 2–2 D
28 Jan RWDM Molenbeek FC H 3–1 W
19 Jan KAA Gent A 2–1 W
27 Dec Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 1–3 L
20 Dec Royal Standard de Liege H 3–0 W
17 Dec Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 0–1 L
RSC Anderlecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb KV Mechelen A 2–2 D
28 Jan Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 2–2 D
21 Jan Oud-Heverlee Leuven A 1–1 D
27 Dec Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–0 W
23 Dec KRC Genk H 2–1 W
17 Dec Royal Antwerp FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

KV Mechelen RSC Anderlecht
#5 Position #6
45 Points 44
30 Played 30
12 / 9 / 9 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 10
39 Scored 43
37 Conceded 39
+2 GD +4
1.50 PPG 1.47
40% Win % 40%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

KV Mechelen are 5th (45 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 6th (44 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — KV Mechelen and RSC Anderlecht get this one started.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Riemer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 8' The Belgium Thorgan Hazard breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 0-1!
  • 13' Gaetan Coucke, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His KV Mechelen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 23' A quiet spell here at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne. RSC Anderlecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 28' KV Mechelen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 33' KV Mechelen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RSC Anderlecht backline.
  • 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dirk Asare made 223 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mario Stroeykens on 39.
  • 44' 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.
  • 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Besnik Hasi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 53' Against the run of play, Bill Antonio has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 58' Sandy Walsh is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
  • 63' 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 Anders Dreyer suffering a number of foals already.
  • 68' Yari Verschaeren is ready to make an impact after coming on for Theo Leoni at the 68 minute mark.
  • 73' The 32-year-old Mats Rits has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 74' Luis Vazquez gets the nod from RSC Anderlecht. He replaces Kasper Dolberg and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' The deadlock is broken! Luis Vazquez gets on the scoresheet on 78 minutes.
  • 83' Sandy Walsh has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 87' Another change for KV Mechelen made on 87 minute. Sandy Walsh leaves to be changed by Bilal Bafdili.
  • 90' A goal from the Belgium international Geoffry Hairemans! He fires home on 90 to make it 2-2!
  • 90' Geoffry Hairemans picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' It is a substitution in KV Mechelen team. Lion Lauberbach is replaced by Jannes Van Hecke on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — KV Mechelen 2-2 RSC Anderlecht.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Besnik Hasi

RSC Anderlecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Riemer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mario Stroeykens 4
Francis Amuzu 3
Jordi Vanlerberghe 3
Rob Schoofs 3
Yari Verschaeren 2
Geoffry Hairemans 2
Michael Amir Murillo 2
Nikola Storm 2

Head to Head

2024-02-01 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht 2023-10-07 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 KV Mechelen 2023-04-23 RSC Anderlecht 2–3 KV Mechelen 2022-10-09 KV Mechelen 1–3 RSC Anderlecht 2021-09-12 RSC Anderlecht 7–2 KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen Form

2024-02-01 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht D 2024-01-28 KV Mechelen 3–1 RWDM Molenbeek FC W 2024-01-19 KAA Gent 1–2 KV Mechelen W 2023-12-27 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 3–1 KV Mechelen L 2023-12-20 KV Mechelen 3–0 Royal Standard de Liege W 2023-12-17 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 1–0 KV Mechelen L

RSC Anderlecht Form

2024-02-01 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht D 2024-01-28 RSC Anderlecht 2–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise D 2024-01-21 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 1–1 RSC Anderlecht D 2023-12-27 RSC Anderlecht 2–0 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2023-12-23 RSC Anderlecht 2–1 KRC Genk W 2023-12-17 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 RSC Anderlecht D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht 75% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen39% Draw25% RSC Anderlecht36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
64%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
61%
KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen30% Draw41% RSC Anderlecht29%
Actual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push RSC Anderlecht covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 11% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 18% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 18% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 11% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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