Saturday , 14 November 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
4 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 19.3 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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

3
5
8
KV Mechelen 16 games · Avg 3.5 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 Liège 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
#11 Position #5
12 Points 20
11 Played 11
3 / 3 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 2 / 3
13 Scored 14
20 Conceded 12
-7 GD +2
1.09 PPG 1.82
27% Win % 55%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
36% Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season

KV Mechelen are 11th (12 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 5th (20 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
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 4 G
RSC Anderlecht
Tawfik Bentayeb 3 G 1 A
Adriano Bertaccini 2 G
Marten Winkler 2 G
Joshua Nga Kana 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, RSC Anderlecht does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 8' What composure from Thorgan Hazard! The Belgium international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 13' KV Mechelen have won 308 goals from 234 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 28' Kristian Arnstad has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 33' RSC Anderlecht looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Tawfik Bentayeb scoring 1 goals.
  • 38' Belgium international Mario Stroeykens has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 39' Mario Stroeykens was booked on 39.
  • 44' Kerim Mrabti has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
  • 53' Against the run of play, Bill Antonio has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sandy Walsh on 58.
  • 63' It looks like no one’s ball. RSC Anderlecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 68' A change in the RSC Anderlecht ranks — Theo Leoni exits the field as Yari Verschaeren enters on 68.
  • 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daam Foulon made 104 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 74' The whistle greets Kasper Dolberg as he departs to be replaced by Luis Vazquez.
  • 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luis Vazquez makes it 1-2.
  • 83' The 31-year-old Sandy Walsh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 87' Bilal Bafdili is replacing Sandy Walsh for the KV Mechelen side.
  • 90' The Belgium Geoffry Hairemans breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 2-2!
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Geoffry Hairemans argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' Lion Lauberbach makes way for Jannes Van Hecke at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from KV Mechelen.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

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
Jordi Vanlerberghe 3
Rob Schoofs 3
Francis Amuzu 3
Igor de Camargo 2
Christian Kouame 2
Yari Verschaeren 2
Geoffry Hairemans 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 Liège 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
1.47 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen34% Draw26% RSC Anderlecht40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
60%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
66%
KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen25% Draw42% RSC Anderlecht33%
Actual: RSC Anderlecht win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push RSC Anderlecht covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 16% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 20% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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