KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
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KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KV Kortrijk plays KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026. Venue: Guldensporenstadion.
Recent form
KV Kortrijk has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. KV Mechelen has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Kortrijk scores 0.25 goals per game and allows 2.25. KV Mechelen scores 1.13 and allows 2.13. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 13% of KV Kortrijk's games and 38% of KV Mechelen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KV Mechelen has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.13 per game. KV Kortrijk takes 11.0 shots per game, while KV Mechelen takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Kortrijk leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.13 goals per game after halftime. KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Kortrijk's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For KV Mechelen, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| KV Kortrijk | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.10 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
KV Mechelen is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - KV Kortrijk · 1 pts / game - KV Mechelen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
KV Mechelen is 352% better for: goals scored per game.
0.25 goals / game - KV Kortrijk · 1.13 goals / game - KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.25 goals / game - KV Kortrijk · 2.13 goals / game - KV Mechelen
KV Kortrijk scores in 25% of games (2 of 8 games), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
KV Mechelen scores in 38% of games (3 of 8 games), while KV Kortrijk keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - KV Kortrijk
Over / Under - KV Mechelen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
KV Mechelen is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.38 pts / game - KV Kortrijk · 0.5 pts / game - KV Mechelen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Kortrijk - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 13%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
KV Kortrijk
KV Mechelen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| KV Kortrijk | Liga | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 3.03 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 13% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 31% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 86% | ▼ 63% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do KV Kortrijk and KV Mechelen play?
KV Kortrijk face KV Mechelen on October 23, 2026 in Pro League at Guldensporenstadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen?
KV Kortrijk score 0.25 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.13. The Pro League average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 13% of KV Kortrijk's matches and 38% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are KV Kortrijk and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games KV Kortrijk have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and KV Mechelen 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KV Kortrijk vs KV Mechelen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.