KV Mechelen vs SV Zulte-Waregem, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KV Mechelen vs SV Zulte-Waregem — Jupiler League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- SV Zulte-Waregem 30 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erik Lambrechts
- Referee Kristof Meers
- Referee Bert Put
- Referee Jeroen Walschap
- Referee
- Referee Lennert Becquet
- Referee Michiel De Cuyper
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Apr | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | KV Oostende | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | KAA Gent | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | KV Mechelen | A | 2–4 | L |
| 05 Apr | KAS Eupen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Mar | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| KV Mechelen | SV Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #13 |
| 45 | Points | 32 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 12 / 9 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 14 |
| 39 | Scored | 38 |
| 37 | Conceded | 47 |
| +2 | GD | -9 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 40% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
KV Mechelen are 5th (45 pts). SV Zulte-Waregem are 13th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. KV Mechelen is hosting SV Zulte-Waregem for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. SV Zulte-Waregem is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KV Mechelen and SV Zulte-Waregem are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Mechelen and SV Zulte-Waregem are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' KV Mechelen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' 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 Steven Defour suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Nikola Storm makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 30.
- 33' Nikola Storm adds to his 0 season tally! Yellow-Red KV Mechelen lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 38' The supporters are chanting for Tomas Chory. He replaces Nikos Kainourgios on 38 minute.
- 39' Tomas Chory gets the nod from SV Zulte-Waregem. He replaces Nikos Kainourgios and will look to change the dynamic.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Ferdy Druijf argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 49' 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.
- 54' SV Zulte-Waregem fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Wouter Vrancken might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' GOAL! Gianni Bruno scores on 64. Assisted by Ibrahima Seck
- 66' GOAL! Ferdy Druijf scores on 66.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Igor de Camargo. He replaces Ferdy Druijf on 67 minute.
- 68' Another change for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen made on 68 minute. Kerim Mrabti leaves to be changed by Aster Vranckx.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Bijker is booked for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen — Yellow card on 72.
- 73' A change in the SV Zulte-Waregem ranks — Ewoud Pletinckx exits the field as Panos Armenakas enters on 73.
- 78' Gianni Bruno adds to his 0 season tally! SV Zulte-Waregem lead 0-5 — and this changes everything.
- 80' Igor de Camargo doubles the advantage! 0-6 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 83' The whistle greets Steven Defour as he departs to be replaced by Onur Kaya.
- 88' KV Mechelen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' Issa Kabore is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' Marian Shved has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nikola Storm on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. KV Mechelen take all three points.
Lineups
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Ferdy Druijf ↓ Igor de Camargo 67'
-
88
Steven Defour ↓ Onur Kaya 83'
-
5
Sandy Walsh ↓ Issa Kabore 90'
- 30
- 7
- 15
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Aster Vranckx 68'
- 23
- 3
- 16
-
11
Nikola Storm ↓ Marian Shved 90'
Bench
-
8
Onur Kaya ↑ 83'
- 4
-
35
Marian Shved ↑ 90'
-
10
Igor de Camargo ↑ 67'
- 1
-
40
Aster Vranckx ↑ 68'
-
29
Issa Kabore ↑ 90'
- 14
- 26
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 21
- 25
- 24
- 3
- 19
- 27
- 10
- 17
- 33
-
43
Nikos Kainourgios ↓ Tomas Chory 38'
Bench
-
15
Tomas Chory ↑ 38'
- 1
- 29
- 67
- 53
-
23
Panos Armenakas ↑ 73'
- 71
- 57
Coach
Francky Dury
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gianni Bruno | 5 |
| Nikola Storm | 4 |
| Geoffry Hairemans | 2 |
| Nicolas Rommens | 2 |
| Zinho Gano | 2 |
| Sandy Walsh | 2 |
| Cyle Larin | 2 |
| Birger Verstraete | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Mechelen Form
SV Zulte-Waregem Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.24
KV Mechelen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Mechelen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
KV Mechelen or Draw
78%
Draw or SV Zulte-Waregem
44%
KV Mechelen or SV Zulte-Waregem
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — KV Mechelen
| Handicap | KV Mechelen covers | Push | SV Zulte-Waregem covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.