KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: match statistics
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KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KV Mechelen plays KVC Westerlo in Pro League (Belgium). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.
Recent form
KV Mechelen has 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. KVC Westerlo has 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.25 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Mechelen scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 2.25. KVC Westerlo scores 1.25 and allows 3.50. Games in this league average 3.19 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of KV Mechelen's games and 75% of KVC Westerlo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 69% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KVC Westerlo has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.34 per game. KV Mechelen takes 11.3 shots per game, while KVC Westerlo takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. KVC Westerlo leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Mechelen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For KVC Westerlo, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 3.19 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 69% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
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 Mechelen | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.31 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 0.25 pts / game - KVC Westerlo
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 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.25 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 3.5 goals / game - KVC Westerlo
KV Mechelen scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
KVC Westerlo scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
* 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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). 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 | ▲ 3.50 | 3.19 | ▲ 4.75 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from KV Mechelen's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against KVC Westerlo. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo play?
KV Mechelen face KVC Westerlo on September 5, 2026 in Pro League at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches KV Mechelen won 1, KVC Westerlo won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
KV Mechelen score 1.25 goals per game on average and KVC Westerlo 1.25. The Pro League average is 3.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 69% of games. Both teams score in 50% of KV Mechelen's matches and 75% of KVC Westerlo's.
What form are KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 0-2-2 record (0.50 points per game) and KVC Westerlo 0-1-3 (0.25 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.