Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Royal Antwerp FC vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2024-25
Royal Antwerp FC
0 – 1
Full Time
KV Mechelen
Sat 24 Aug 2024 · 18:45 UTC Bosuil HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 4' Aziz Ouattara
Ayrton Costa 70' Y
Y 80' Rob Schoofs
Toby Alderweireld 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Royal Antwerp FC vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Bosuil.

Match Details

  • Referee Nicolas Laforge
3 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 14.0 goals/game

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

5
2
7
Royal Antwerp FC 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals KV Mechelen
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-24 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Mechelen 2024-02-17 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Mechelen 2023-09-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 Royal Antwerp FC 2023-03-05 Royal Antwerp FC 5–0 KV Mechelen 2022-07-24 KV Mechelen 0–2 Royal Antwerp FC

Recent Form

Royal Antwerp FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Aug KV Mechelen H 0–1 L
18 Aug Club Brugge KV A 0–1 L
11 Aug K. Sint-Truidense VV H 6–1 W
04 Aug RSC Anderlecht H 1–2 L
28 Jul Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 1–0 W
26 May RSC Anderlecht H 3–1 W
KV Mechelen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Aug Royal Antwerp FC A 1–0 W
17 Aug RSC Anderlecht H 1–3 L
09 Aug Royal Standard de Liège A 0–0 D
03 Aug KVC Westerlo H 2–4 L
26 Jul Club Brugge KV A 1–1 D
17 Mar Oud-Heverlee Leuven A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Royal Antwerp FC KV Mechelen
#13 Position #17
7 Points 3
7 Played 7
2 / 1 / 4 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 4
11 Scored 5
15 Conceded 14
-4 GD -9
1.00 PPG 0.43
29% Win % 0%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season

Royal Antwerp FC are 13th (7 pts). KV Mechelen are 17th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/2
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
KV Mechelen
0-15
1/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Royal Antwerp FC
Michael Frey 4 G
Anthony Valencia 3 G
Snayder Porozo 2 G
Rein Van Helden 1 G
KV Mechelen
Myron van Brederode 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Bosuil that hosts another battle between Royal Antwerp FC and KV Mechelen.
  • 4' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aziz Ouattara on 4.
  • 9' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Julien N'Goy made 227 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 14' Sweden international Jacob Ondrejka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 19' Bas Van den Eynden has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jules Van Cleemput on 19 minute.
  • 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 29' The travelling KV Mechelen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 34' KV Mechelen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' Zeno Van Den Bosch has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 42' Magnificent from Bas Van den Eynden! That is 3 goals in 227 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 47' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 52' Bilal Bafdili gets the nod from KV Mechelen. He replaces Julien N'Goy and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 57' KV Mechelen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Royal Antwerp FC and KV Mechelen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' Kobe Corbanie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jelle Bataille at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' KV Mechelen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' Royal Antwerp FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' KV Mechelen make a change. Nikola Storm trudges off to be replaced by Benito Raman on 77 minutes.
  • 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rob Schoofs on 80 minutes.
  • 85' It’s high time Besnik Hasi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 87' Victor Udoh has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ayrton Costa on 87 minute.
  • Another three points for KV Mechelen.

Lineups

Royal Antwerp FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jonas De Roeck

KV Mechelen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Besnik Hasi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michael Frey 5
Gyrano Kerk 3
Geoffry Hairemans 3
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp 2
Bas Van den Eynden 2
Dieumerci Mbokani 2
Ferdy Druijf 2
Ritchie De Laet 1

Head to Head

2024-08-24 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Mechelen 2024-02-17 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Mechelen 2023-09-30 KV Mechelen 0–0 Royal Antwerp FC 2023-03-05 Royal Antwerp FC 5–0 KV Mechelen 2022-07-24 KV Mechelen 0–2 Royal Antwerp FC

Royal Antwerp FC Form

2024-08-24 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Mechelen L 2024-08-18 Club Brugge KV 1–0 Royal Antwerp FC L 2024-08-11 Royal Antwerp FC 6–1 K. Sint-Truidense VV W 2024-08-04 Royal Antwerp FC 1–2 RSC Anderlecht L 2024-07-28 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC W 2024-05-26 Royal Antwerp FC 3–1 RSC Anderlecht W

KV Mechelen Form

2024-08-24 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KV Mechelen W 2024-08-17 KV Mechelen 1–3 RSC Anderlecht L 2024-08-09 Royal Standard de Liège 0–0 KV Mechelen D 2024-08-03 KV Mechelen 2–4 KVC Westerlo L 2024-07-26 Club Brugge KV 1–1 KV Mechelen D 2024-03-17 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 1–0 KV Mechelen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.94 Royal Antwerp FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Royal Antwerp FC55% Draw25% KV Mechelen20%
Actual: KV Mechelen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Royal Antwerp FC or Draw
80%
Draw or KV Mechelen
45%
Royal Antwerp FC or KV Mechelen
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Royal Antwerp FC43% Draw44% KV Mechelen13%
Actual: KV Mechelen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Royal Antwerp FC

Handicap Royal Antwerp FC covers Push KV Mechelen covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 19% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 24% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
15% ✗

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