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RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2021-22
RSC Anderlecht
7 – 2
Full Time
KV Mechelen
Sun 12 Sep 2021 · 11:30 UTC Lotto Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Kristoffer Olsson 60' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Lotto Park.

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

7
5
3
RSC Anderlecht 15 games · Avg 3.7 goals KV Mechelen
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-12 RSC Anderlecht 7–2 KV Mechelen 2021-03-07 RSC Anderlecht 1–1 KV Mechelen 2020-08-09 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht 2020-02-15 KV Mechelen 2–0 RSC Anderlecht 2019-08-09 RSC Anderlecht 0–0 KV Mechelen

Recent Form

RSC Anderlecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep KV Mechelen H 7–2 W
29 Aug KRC Genk A 0–1 L
15 Aug Cercle Brugge KSV A 2–1 W
08 Aug FC Seraing H 3–0 W
31 Jul KAS Eupen A 1–1 D
25 Jul Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–3 L
KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep RSC Anderlecht A 2–7 L
27 Aug KV Kortrijk A 2–2 D
22 Aug Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 3–1 W
15 Aug KAA Gent A 0–2 L
07 Aug KAS Eupen H 1–3 L
31 Jul FC Seraing A 0–1 L

Season Stats

RSC Anderlecht KV Mechelen
#7 Position #15
3 Points 0
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 0
1 Conceded 2
+1 GD -2
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
0% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season

RSC Anderlecht are 7th (3 pts). KV Mechelen are 15th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RSC Anderlecht to score. At the same time, KV Mechelen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It’s high time Vincent Kompany made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 436 appearances.
  • 15' RSC Anderlecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' GOAL! Benito Raman scores on 23.
  • 28' RSC Anderlecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KV Mechelen's shape.
  • 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' Nikola Storm has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
  • 42' Iebe Swers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 49' Christian Kouame doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 51' RSC Anderlecht ring the changes. Benito Raman has done his job and it is now time for Yari Verschaeren to step up.
  • 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RSC Anderlecht and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 57' GOAL! Christian Kouame fires home to make it 3-1!
  • 60' The referee calls foul for Kristoffer Olsson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 61' GOAL! Michael Amir Murillo fires home to make it 4-1!
  • 66' RSC Anderlecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' The RSC Anderlecht bench stirs into life. Lior Refaelov is withdrawn and Francis Amuzu gets his opportunity.
  • 74' A goal from the Belgium international Francis Amuzu! He fires home on 74 to make it 5-1!
  • 79' It is a cagey affair so far. RSC Anderlecht in their trying to find a way past KV Mechelen's compact .
  • 82' RSC Anderlecht ring the changes. Michael Amir Murillo has done his job and it is now time for Majeed Ashimeru to step up.
  • 83' Yellow-Red KV Mechelen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Iebe Swers is hanging Sandy Walsh on the field on 83 minute.
  • 85' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yari Verschaeren makes no mistake. 6-1!
  • 87' Joshua Zirkzee is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for KV Mechelen.

Lineups

RSC Anderlecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincent Kompany

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wouter Vrancken

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mario Stroeykens 4
Jordi Vanlerberghe 3
Rob Schoofs 3
Francis Amuzu 3
Michael Amir Murillo 2
Nikola Storm 2
Igor de Camargo 2
Christian Kouame 2

Head to Head

2021-09-12 RSC Anderlecht 7–2 KV Mechelen 2021-03-07 RSC Anderlecht 1–1 KV Mechelen 2020-08-09 KV Mechelen 2–2 RSC Anderlecht 2020-02-15 KV Mechelen 2–0 RSC Anderlecht 2019-08-09 RSC Anderlecht 0–0 KV Mechelen

RSC Anderlecht Form

2021-09-12 RSC Anderlecht 7–2 KV Mechelen W 2021-08-29 KRC Genk 1–0 RSC Anderlecht L 2021-08-15 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–2 RSC Anderlecht W 2021-08-08 RSC Anderlecht 3–0 FC Seraing W 2021-07-31 KAS Eupen 1–1 RSC Anderlecht D 2021-07-25 RSC Anderlecht 1–3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise L

KV Mechelen Form

2021-09-12 RSC Anderlecht 7–2 KV Mechelen L 2021-08-27 KV Kortrijk 2–2 KV Mechelen D 2021-08-22 KV Mechelen 3–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W 2021-08-15 KAA Gent 2–0 KV Mechelen L 2021-08-07 KV Mechelen 1–3 KAS Eupen L 2021-07-31 FC Seraing 1–0 KV Mechelen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.05 RSC Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for: RSC Anderlecht to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RSC Anderlecht74% Draw16% KV Mechelen10%
Actual: RSC Anderlecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

RSC Anderlecht or Draw
90%
Draw or KV Mechelen
26%
RSC Anderlecht or KV Mechelen
84%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RSC Anderlecht62% Draw31% KV Mechelen7%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 7–2 not predicted
7 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
10.8%
3 – 0
10.6%
4 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
4 – 1
5.9%
1 – 1
5.7%
5 – 0
4.8%
5 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.3%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — RSC Anderlecht

Handicap RSC Anderlecht covers Push KV Mechelen covers
-2.5 42% — 58%
-2 42% 21% 37%
-1.5 63% — 37%
-1 63% 18% 18%
-0.5 82% — 18%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 4% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
48% ✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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