KV Oostende vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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KV Oostende vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Diaz Arena.
- KV Oostende 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | KV Mechelen | H | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | KV Kortrijk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Beerschot VA | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | KV Oostende | A | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Oct | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | Beerschot VA | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Diaz Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between KV Oostende and KV Mechelen.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. KV Oostende and KV Mechelen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 6' A moment of madness from Alfons Amade on 6 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KV Oostende will be frustrated.
- 11' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 16' It is a cagey affair so far. KV Oostende in their trying to find a way past KV Mechelen's compact .
- 21' KV Mechelen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' The Belgium Hugo Cuypers breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 0-1!
- 31' The 28-year-old Samuel Oum Gouet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' 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 Anton Tanghe suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' What a strike from Kerim Mrabti! The score is 0-2.
- 40' A moment of madness from Sheldon Bateau on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Yellow-Red KV Mechelen will be frustrated.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both KV Oostende and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' A tactical swap from KV Oostende — Makhtar Gueye on, Thierry Ambrose off on 46 minutes.
- 50' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kerim Mrabti makes no mistake. 0-3!
- 51' Vincent Koziello has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maxime D'Arpino on 51 minute.
- 56' What a moment for Makhtar Gueye! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' 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.
- 62' Robbie D'Haese is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anton Tanghe at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' 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.
- 69' Nick Batzner was booked on 69.
- 70' Another change for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen made on 70 minute. Nikola Storm leaves to be changed by Geoffry Hairemans.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Samuel Oum Gouet on 72.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' A change in the Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ranks — Hugo Cuypers exits the field as Ferdy Druijf enters on 78.
- 81' Goal! Frederik Jakel scores his 4 goal in 513 matches.
- 85' The referee shows KV Oostende player a Yellow card on 85.
- 89' Geoffry Hairemans adds to his 0 season tally! Yellow-Red KV Mechelen lead 2-4 — and this changes everything.
- 90' Poor challenge from Vincent Koziello. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — KV Oostende 2-4 KV Mechelen.
Lineups
KV Oostende Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 17
- 6
-
68
Thierry Ambrose ↓ Makhtar Gueye 46'
-
23
Alfons Amade ↓ Nick Batzner 46'
- 27
- 15
-
33
Anton Tanghe ↓ Robbie D'Haese 62'
- 21
- 7
- 10
Bench
-
9
Makhtar Gueye ↑ 46'
-
26
Vincent Koziello ↑ 51'
-
29
Robbie D'Haese ↑ 62'
- 24
- 3
- 22
-
34
Nick Batzner ↑ 46'
Coach
Alexander Blessin
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 30
- 4
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Iebe Swers 78'
- 3
- 16
- 11
- 1
- 17
-
14
Hugo Cuypers ↓ Ferdy Druijf 78'
- 33
Bench
-
9
Ferdy Druijf ↑ 78'
- 32
-
2
Iebe Swers ↑ 78'
-
7
Geoffry Hairemans ↑ 70'
- 8
- 35
- 10
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kerim Mrabti | 3 |
| David Atanga | 2 |
| Makhtar Gueye | 2 |
| Geoffry Hairemans | 2 |
| Nikola Storm | 1 |
| Thibault Peyre | 1 |
| Jack Hendry | 1 |
| Nick Batzner | 1 |
Head to Head
KV Oostende Form
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
KV Oostende xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
KV Oostende or KV Mechelen 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KV Mechelen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
KV Oostende or Draw
62%
Draw or KV Mechelen
66%
KV Oostende or KV Mechelen
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — KV Oostende
| Handicap | KV Oostende covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
KV Oostende keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

