Wednesday , 30 September 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

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
5
8
KV Mechelen 16 games · Avg 3.5 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
#17 Position #5
3 Points 13
7 Played 7
0 / 3 / 4 W / D / L 4 / 1 / 2
5 Scored 7
14 Conceded 5
-9 GD +2
0.43 PPG 1.86
0% Win % 57%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
57% Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season

KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 5th (13 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
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G
RSC Anderlecht
Tawfik Bentayeb 2 G 1 A
Marten Winkler 2 G
Adriano Bertaccini 1 G
Joshua Nga Kana 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne that hosts another battle between KV Mechelen and RSC Anderlecht.
  • 5' Bouke Boersma has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 14' Tommy St. Jago picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' RSC Anderlecht ring the changes. Mario Stroeykens has done his job and it is now time for Yari Verschaeren to step up.
  • 22' Ali Maamar has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 22.
  • 27' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 33' The whistle greets Benito Raman as he departs to be replaced by Bill Antonio.
  • 38' KV Mechelen are deployed in a 3-4-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against RSC Anderlecht's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 39' Coba da Costa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 39.
  • 41' That is a card for KV Mechelen. Bill Antonio will be fuming at that decision.
  • 44' The referee calls foul for Nathan-Dylan Saliba. He receives a card.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Enric Llansana.
  • 46' The whistle greets Marco Kana as he departs to be replaced by Killian Sardella.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adriano Bertaccini made 323 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 53' What a moment for Bouke Boersma! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jérémy Taravel will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 60' RSC Anderlecht make a change. Coba da Costa trudges off to be replaced by Adriano Bertaccini on 60 minutes.
  • 61' Mihajlo Cvetkovic gets the nod from RSC Anderlecht. He replaces Thorgan Hazard and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' What an equalizer from Mihajlo Cvetkovic!
  • 67' RSC Anderlecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' That is a card for KV Mechelen. Kerim Mrabti will be fuming at that decision.
  • 71' Adriano Bertaccini does the damage! The net is bulging and RSC Anderlecht surge ahead!
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Moussa Diarra is booked for RSC Anderlecht — card on 73.
  • 76' The KV Mechelen bench stirs into life. Tommy St. Jago is withdrawn and Maxim Kireev gets his opportunity.
  • 81' It looks surprising KV Mechelen does not make any changes. Moussa Diarra has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mihajlo Cvetkovic.
  • 88' Mory Konate has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kerim Mrabti on 88 minute.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jose Marsa on 90 minutes.
  • 90' RSC Anderlecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Hey is hanging Yari Verschaeren on the field on 90 minute.
  • Full Time. RSC Anderlecht beats KV Mechelen

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
Rob Schoofs 3
Francis Amuzu 3
Jordi Vanlerberghe 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
1 / 4
0.82 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen23% Draw28% RSC Anderlecht49%
Actual: RSC Anderlecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
51%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
77%
KV Mechelen or RSC Anderlecht
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KV Mechelen14% Draw49% RSC Anderlecht37%
Actual: KV Mechelen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.4%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
11%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.3%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push RSC Anderlecht covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 12% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 25% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 17% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
45% ✓

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