SV Zulte-Waregem vs KV Mechelen, Jupiler League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Zulte-Waregem vs KV Mechelen — Jupiler League at Regenboogstadion.
- SV Zulte-Waregem 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- KV Mechelen 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Senecaut
- Referee Christof Dierick
- Referee Kevin Dhondt
- Referee Brent Staessens
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | KV Mechelen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | KV Oostende | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Oct | Club Brugge KV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Sep | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| SV Zulte-Waregem | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #15 |
| 4 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
0%
Clean Sheets
KV Mechelen this season
KV Mechelen this season
SV Zulte-Waregem are 4th (4 pts). KV Mechelen are 15th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Zulte-Waregem
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Regenboogstadion!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Regenboogstadion. KV Mechelen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' SV Zulte-Waregem started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' KV Mechelen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' SV Zulte-Waregem are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Goal! Nikola Storm scores his 33 goal in 223 matches.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Damien Marcq made 194 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' SV Zulte-Waregem make a change. Abdoulaye Sissako trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Opare on 46 minutes.
- 48' What composure from Geoffry Hairemans! The Belgium international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 49' What a moment for Geoffry Hairemans! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' Gianni Bruno doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' Magnificent from Gianni Bruno! That is 72 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' Jean-Luc Dompe has so much to prove this time. He replaces William Bianda on 60 minute.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for William Togui. He replaces Geoffry Hairemans on 64 minute.
- 69' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 76' Another substitution for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen to replace Rob Schoofs by Onur Kaya on 76 minute.
- 81' It looks surprising SV Zulte-Waregem does not make any changes. Kerim Mrabti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 83' A change in the Yellow-Red KV Mechelen ranks — Nikola Storm exits the field as Issa Kabore enters on 83.
- 84' Issa Kabore is replacing Nikola Storm for the Yellow-Red KV Mechelen side.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joachim Van Damme.
- 88' Onur Kaya has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 1-2 the final result. SV Zulte-Waregem will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 6
- 15
- 25
- 5
- 3
- 19
- 10
- 33
-
67
Jannes Van Hecke ↓ Jelle Vossen 84'
-
2
William Bianda ↓ Jean-Luc Dompe 60'
Bench
-
9
Jelle Vossen ↑ 84'
- 21
- 1
- 24
- 29
- 27
-
4
Daniel Opare ↑ 46'
-
17
Jean-Luc Dompe ↑ 60'
Coach
Francky Dury
KV Mechelen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 30
- 7
- 13
- 19
-
16
Rob Schoofs ↓ Onur Kaya 76'
-
11
Nikola Storm ↓ Issa Kabore 83'
- 1
- 40
- 14
- 26
Bench
- 15
- 6
-
8
Onur Kaya ↑ 76'
- 35
- 23
- 3
-
9
William Togui ↑ 64'
-
29
Issa Kabore ↑ 83'
- 37
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gianni Bruno | 5 |
| Nikola Storm | 4 |
| Sandy Walsh | 2 |
| Cyle Larin | 2 |
| Geoffry Hairemans | 2 |
| Nicolas Rommens | 2 |
| Zinho Gano | 2 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 1 |
Head to Head
SV Zulte-Waregem Form
KV Mechelen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.37
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
KV Mechelen xG
I would bet for:
SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw
74%
Draw or KV Mechelen
57%
SV Zulte-Waregem or KV Mechelen
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KV Mechelen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
13%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — SV Zulte-Waregem
| Handicap | SV Zulte-Waregem 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% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
KV Mechelen keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.