KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: match statistics
KV Mechelen present stable form as hosts with 50% draws at their own stadium and a goal difference of 0 in home matches. The team maintains a solid 50% possession and has only 20% of matches without scoring at home. KVC Westerlo perform significantly worse in away matches – a mere 10% wins on the road, as many as 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors concede an average of 2.3 goals away and fail to score in 40% of matches. The xG advantage for Westerlo (1.62 vs 1.3) suggests offensive potential, yet the weak defense and away form (llwdldlddl) argue in favor of the hosts. Recent form for both teams is even (1.4 PPG each), but the home advantage and better defense give Mechelen greater chances of victory.
KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KV Mechelen played against KVC Westerlo in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
KV Mechelen has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. KVC Westerlo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Mechelen scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.10. KVC Westerlo scores 1.33 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of KV Mechelen's games and 38% of KVC Westerlo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 38%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KVC Westerlo has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.26 per game. KV Mechelen takes 10.3 shots per game, while KVC Westerlo takes 15.6.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 52% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. KVC Westerlo leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Mechelen's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For KVC Westerlo, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
KV Mechelen present stable form as hosts with 50% draws at their own stadium and a goal difference of 0 in home matches. The team maintains a solid 50% possession and has only 20% of matches without scoring at home. KVC Westerlo perform significantly worse in away matches – a mere 10% wins on the road, as many as 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors concede an average of 2.3 goals away and fail to score in 40% of matches. The xG advantage for Westerlo (1.62 vs 1.3) suggests offensive potential, yet the weak defense and away form (llwdldlddl) argue in favor of the hosts. Recent form for both teams is even (1.4 PPG each), but the home advantage and better defense give Mechelen greater chances of victory.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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 Mechelen | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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.
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.
KVC Westerlo is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.33 goals / game - KVC Westerlo
KV Mechelen is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.52 goals / game - KVC Westerlo
KV Mechelen scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
KVC Westerlo scores in 57% of games (12 of 21 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
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 Mechelen
Over / Under - KVC Westerlo
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.9 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.33 pts / game - KVC Westerlo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 38%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 Mechelen
KVC Westerlo
* 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 Mechelen | Liga | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 54% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 71% | • 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from KV Mechelen's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against KVC Westerlo. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
The Pro League match finished KV Mechelen 1:1 KVC Westerlo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
KV Mechelen score 1.19 goals per game on average and KVC Westerlo 1.33. The Pro League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 62% of KV Mechelen's matches and 38% of KVC Westerlo's.
What form are KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and KVC Westerlo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.