Thursday , 2 July 2026

KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2025-26 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Jupiler Pro League · 2025-26
KV Mechelen
1 – 2
Full Time
RSC Anderlecht
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 18:45 UTC AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne 13,827 HT 45' · FT 45'
Bouke Boersma 45+8' 1–0
1–1 62' Mihajlo Cvetkovic
1–2 71' Adriano Bertaccini
Tommy St. Jago 14' Y
Y 22' Ali Maamar
Y 39' Coba da Costa
Bill Antonio 41' Y
Y 44' Nathan-Dylan Saliba
Y 45' Enric Llansana
Kerim Mrabti 70' Y
Y 73' Moussa Diarra
Y 83' Mihajlo Cvetkovic
Jose Marsa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Erik Lambrechts
  • Assistant 1 Jo De Weirdt
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Monteny
7 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

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
2026-04-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 RSC Anderlecht 2026-03-15 KV Mechelen 1–0 RSC Anderlecht 2025-11-01 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 KV Mechelen 2025-01-26 RSC Anderlecht 4–1 KV Mechelen 2024-08-17 KV Mechelen 1–3 RSC Anderlecht

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr RSC Anderlecht H 1–2 L
12 Apr Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 0–1 L
06 Apr KAA Gent A 1–1 D
22 Mar Club Brugge KV A 1–4 L
15 Mar RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W
08 Mar KAA Gent A 1–3 L
RSC Anderlecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr KV Mechelen A 2–1 W
12 Apr KAA Gent H 3–1 W
06 Apr Club Brugge KV A 2–4 L
22 Mar Cercle Brugge KSV H 2–3 L
15 Mar KV Mechelen A 0–1 L
08 Mar Club Brugge KV A 2–2 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against KV Mechelen and RSC Anderlecht has kicked off!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Killian Sardella made 390 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 14' KV Mechelen player sees a card in front of him.
  • 19' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 4 times this season with RSC Anderlecht winning 50% of all matches.
  • 21' It is a substitution in RSC Anderlecht team. Mario Stroeykens is replaced by Yari Verschaeren on 21 minute.
  • 22' The referee calls foul for Ali Maamar. He receives a card.
  • 27' KV Mechelen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
  • 33' KV Mechelen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bill Antonio is hanging Benito Raman on the field on 33 minute.
  • 38' It’s high time Jérémy Taravel made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 39' A meaty challenge results in booking for Coba da Costa on 39.
  • 41' That looks like a foul for a card for Bill Antonio.
  • 44' It’s gonna be a card for Nathan-Dylan Saliba.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Enric Llansana on 45.
  • 46' Killian Sardella is replacing Marco Kana for the RSC Anderlecht side.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KV Mechelen that had 223 games and scored 299 goals.
  • 53' What a strike from Bouke Boersma! The score is 1-0.
  • 58' 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.
  • 60' Another change for RSC Anderlecht made on 60 minute. Coba da Costa leaves to be changed by Adriano Bertaccini.
  • 61' The whistle greets Thorgan Hazard as he departs to be replaced by Mihajlo Cvetkovic.
  • 62' What a strike from Mihajlo Cvetkovic! The score is 1-1.
  • 67' It looks like no one’s ball. RSC Anderlecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 70' The referee shows KV Mechelen player a card on 70.
  • 71' Sensational shot from Adriano Bertaccini. RSC Anderlecht is back in the lead.
  • 73' Moussa Diarra is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
  • 76' Maxim Kireev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tommy St. Jago on 76 minute.
  • 81' RSC Anderlecht 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.
  • 83' The referee shows RSC Anderlecht player a card on 83.
  • 88' It is a substitution in KV Mechelen team. Kerim Mrabti is replaced by Mory Konate on 88 minute.
  • 90' KV Mechelen receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 90' Lucas Hey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yari Verschaeren on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frédéric Vanderbiest

RSC Anderlecht Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jérémy Taravel

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

2026-04-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 RSC Anderlecht 2026-03-15 KV Mechelen 1–0 RSC Anderlecht 2025-11-01 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 KV Mechelen 2025-01-26 RSC Anderlecht 4–1 KV Mechelen 2024-08-17 KV Mechelen 1–3 RSC Anderlecht

KV Mechelen Form

2026-04-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 RSC Anderlecht L 2026-04-12 KV Mechelen 0–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L 2026-04-06 KAA Gent 1–1 KV Mechelen D 2026-03-22 Club Brugge KV 4–1 KV Mechelen L 2026-03-15 KV Mechelen 1–0 RSC Anderlecht W 2026-03-08 KAA Gent 3–1 KV Mechelen L

RSC Anderlecht Form

2026-04-18 KV Mechelen 1–2 RSC Anderlecht W 2026-04-12 RSC Anderlecht 3–1 KAA Gent W 2026-04-06 Club Brugge KV 4–2 RSC Anderlecht L 2026-03-22 RSC Anderlecht 2–3 Cercle Brugge KSV L 2026-03-15 KV Mechelen 1–0 RSC Anderlecht L 2026-03-08 Club Brugge KV 2–2 RSC Anderlecht D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen32% Draw28% RSC Anderlecht40%
Actual: RSC Anderlecht win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
60%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
68%
KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen25% Draw45% RSC Anderlecht30%
Actual: KV Mechelen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push RSC Anderlecht covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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