Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Stade Joseph Marien.
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 30 games · 66 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 30 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | KV Mechelen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Beerschot VA | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | KAA Gent | H | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Jan | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Jan | KRC Genk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 66 | Points | 45 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 19 / 9 / 2 | W / D / L | 12 / 9 / 9 |
| 50 | Scored | 39 |
| 17 | Conceded | 37 |
| +33 | GD | +2 |
| 2.20 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 63% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 1st (66 pts). KV Mechelen are 5th (45 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to score. At the same time, KV Mechelen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Argentina international Kevin Mac Allister has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' 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 Benito Raman suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' KV Mechelen have won 299 goals from 223 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering KV Mechelen that had 223 games and scored 299 goals.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' Nikola Storm needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Royale Union Saint-Gilloise side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Benito Raman puts KV Mechelen on the lead.
- 43' Poor challenge from Ahmed Touba. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 48' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and KV Mechelen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Promise Akinpelu on 50 minutes.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' The 21-year-old Anan Khalaili has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' It is a substitution in Royale Union Saint-Gilloise team. Mohammed Fuseini is replaced by Anouar Ait El Hadj on 63 minute.
- 64' The crowd applauds Bill Antonio as he leaves the pitch. Daam Foulon steps in for KV Mechelen.
- 69' Mathias Rasmussen, a Norway , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 75' Fresh legs for KV Mechelen! Kerim Mrabti comes on to replace Nikola Storm.
- 76' A change in the KV Mechelen ranks — Rob Schoofs exits the field as Aziz Ouattara enters on 76.
- 77' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sofiane Boufal is hanging Mathias Rasmussen on the field on 77 minute.
- 80' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise player sees a card in front of him.
- 82' The crowd applauds Benito Raman as he leaves the pitch. Julien N'Goy steps in for KV Mechelen.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ross Sykes on 86 minutes.
- 86' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise ring the changes. Koki Machida has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Rodriguez to step up.
- 90' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The points are shared — Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 0-1 KV Mechelen. Honours even.
Lineups
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
28
Koki Machida ↓ Kevin Rodriguez 86'
-
5
Kevin Mac Allister ↓ Marc Giger 77'
- 4
- 48
- 49
- 27
- 77
- 25
- 12
- 9
Bench
- 16
-
23
Sofiane Boufal ↑ 77'
- 14
-
10
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 63'
- 19
- 1
- 11
-
13
Kevin Rodriguez ↑ 86'
-
20
Marc Giger ↑ 77'
Coach
Sébastien Pocognoli
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Benito Raman ↓ Julien N'Goy 82'
- 1
- 7
-
16
Rob Schoofs ↓ Aziz Ouattara 76'
-
11
Nikola Storm ↓ Kerim Mrabti 75'
- 33
- 4
- 6
- 3
-
38
Bill Antonio ↓ Daam Foulon 64'
- 17
Bench
-
23
Daam Foulon ↑ 64'
-
19
Kerim Mrabti ↑ 75'
- 21
- 77
- 35
-
32
Aziz Ouattara ↑ 76'
-
9
Julien N'Goy ↑ 82'
- 22
- 27
Coach
Besnik Hasi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marian Shved | 2 |
| Geoffry Hairemans | 2 |
| Julien Ngoy | 2 |
| Mohammed Amoura | 1 |
| Jean Thierry Lazare | 1 |
| Promise Akinpelu | 1 |
| Teddy Teuma | 1 |
| Ahmed Touba | 1 |
Head to Head
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2025-02-16
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0–1
KV Mechelen
L
2025-02-13
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0–2
AFC Ajax
L
2025-02-09
KV Kortrijk
1–2
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2025-02-02
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
K. Sint-Truidense VV
W
2025-01-30
Rangers FC
2–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2025-01-26
Beerschot VA
0–4
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Draw
75%
Draw or KV Mechelen
54%
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or KV Mechelen
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
13.2%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
| Handicap | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers | Push | KV Mechelen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.