Sunday , 16 August 2026

KV Mechelen vs RWDM Molenbeek FC, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2023-24
KV Mechelen
3 – 1
Full Time
RWDM Molenbeek FC
Sun 28 Jan 2024 · 18:15 UTC AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne HT 45' · FT 45'
R 4' Jeff Reine-Adelaide
Y 36' Makhtar Gueye
Y 90' Philipe Sampaio

Overview

Match Preview

KV Mechelen vs RWDM Molenbeek FC — Jupiler League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.

Match Details

  • Referee Brent Staessens

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Club Brugge KV 2 6
2 Royal Antwerp FC 2 6
3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 4
4 SV Zulte-Waregem 2 4
5 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1 3
6 KAA Gent 1 3
7 RSC Anderlecht 1 3
8 KRC Genk 2 3
9 Cercle Brugge KSV 2 2
10 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2 2
11 Royal Standard de Liège 1 1
12 Lommel SK 1 1
13 SK Beveren 1 0
14 UR La Louvière Centre 1 0
15 KV Mechelen 1 0
16 KVC Westerlo 2 0
17 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2 0
18 KV Kortrijk 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
KV Mechelen 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals RWDM Molenbeek FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-28 KV Mechelen 3–1 RWDM Molenbeek FC 2023-08-12 RWDM Molenbeek FC 1–0 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
10 Dec Club Brugge KV H 0–0 D
RWDM Molenbeek FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan KV Mechelen A 1–3 L
24 Jan KAS Eupen H 0–1 L
26 Dec KVC Westerlo A 0–3 L
22 Dec Club Brugge KV H 1–6 L
16 Dec K. Sint-Truidense VV H 3–0 W
09 Dec KAA Gent A 0–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: RWDM Molenbeek FC gets underway.
  • 4' The referee has no hesitation. Jeff Reine-Adelaide is booked for RWDM Molenbeek FC — card on 4.
  • 9' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both KV Mechelen and RWDM Molenbeek FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 14' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kerim Mrabti, as he is very good at scoring at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne with 8 goals in the last 7 games.
  • 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and RWDM Molenbeek FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Besnik Hasi might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 29' 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.
  • 34' KV Mechelen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RWDM Molenbeek FC's shape.
  • 36' Makhtar Gueye has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
  • 41' It’s high time Besnik Hasi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ilay Camara made 390 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' It is a substitution in RWDM Molenbeek FC team. Mickael Biron is replaced by Ilay Camara on 56 minute.
  • 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 65' KV Mechelen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yonas Malede is hanging Lion Lauberbach on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' It looks surprising KV Mechelen does not make any changes. Makhtar Gueye has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 72' A stunning finish from Patrick Pflucke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 78' Another substitution for RWDM Molenbeek FC to replace Carlos Alberto by Pathe Mboup on 78 minute.
  • 83' Mamadou Sarr has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 424 appearances.
  • 86' The deadlock is broken! Pathe Mboup gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Philipe Sampaio is booked for RWDM Molenbeek FC — card on 90.
  • 90' RWDM Molenbeek FC ring the changes. Omotayo Adaramola has done his job and it is now time for David Sousa to step up.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for KV Mechelen players.

Lineups

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Besnik Hasi

RWDM Molenbeek FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cacapa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patrick Pflucke 2
Mickael Biron 1
Rob Schoofs 1
Pathe Mboup 1

Head to Head

2024-01-28 KV Mechelen 3–1 RWDM Molenbeek FC 2023-08-12 RWDM Molenbeek FC 1–0 KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen Form

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 2023-12-10 KV Mechelen 0–0 Club Brugge KV D

RWDM Molenbeek FC Form

2024-01-28 KV Mechelen 3–1 RWDM Molenbeek FC L 2024-01-24 RWDM Molenbeek FC 0–1 KAS Eupen L 2023-12-26 KVC Westerlo 3–0 RWDM Molenbeek FC L 2023-12-22 RWDM Molenbeek FC 1–6 Club Brugge KV L 2023-12-16 RWDM Molenbeek FC 3–0 K. Sint-Truidense VV W 2023-12-09 KAA Gent 4–0 RWDM Molenbeek FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83 KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 RWDM Molenbeek FC xG
I would bet for: KV Mechelen to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen59% Draw24% RWDM Molenbeek FC17%
Actual: KV Mechelen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

KV Mechelen or Draw
83%
Draw or RWDM Molenbeek FC
41%
KV Mechelen or RWDM Molenbeek FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
KV Mechelen41% Draw45% RWDM Molenbeek FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen

Handicap KV Mechelen covers Push RWDM Molenbeek FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
RWDM Molenbeek FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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