KV Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp FC: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly balanced, as confirmed by both teams' identical goal difference (0) in their matches. KV Mechelen displays stable home form with 55% draws, but a poor recent run (0 wins in their last 5 matches). Royal Antwerp FC has better current form (1.8 PPG vs 0.6 PPG), but performs worse away (45% losses, 55% of matches without scoring a goal). The hosts have an advantage in ball possession (51% vs 46%) and slightly better xG statistics in their matches, which could tip the scales in their favor. However, KV Mechelen's high percentage of draws at home (55%) and the balanced statistics of both teams suggest that a draw is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
KV Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KV Mechelen played against Royal Antwerp FC in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
KV Mechelen has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Royal Antwerp FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Mechelen scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.13. Royal Antwerp FC scores 1.22 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of KV Mechelen's games and 48% of Royal Antwerp FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 39%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Royal Antwerp FC has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.29 per game. KV Mechelen takes 10.6 shots per game, while Royal Antwerp FC takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Royal Antwerp FC leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Mechelen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Royal Antwerp FC, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
The match promises to be very evenly balanced, as confirmed by both teams' identical goal difference (0) in their matches. KV Mechelen displays stable home form with 55% draws, but a poor recent run (0 wins in their last 5 matches). Royal Antwerp FC has better current form (1.8 PPG vs 0.6 PPG), but performs worse away (45% losses, 55% of matches without scoring a goal). The hosts have an advantage in ball possession (51% vs 46%) and slightly better xG statistics in their matches, which could tip the scales in their favor. However, KV Mechelen's high percentage of draws at home (55%) and the balanced statistics of both teams suggest that a draw is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
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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 | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| 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.
Royal Antwerp FC is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.4 pts / game - Royal Antwerp FC
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.
Royal Antwerp FC is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.04 goals / game - Royal Antwerp FC
KV Mechelen scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Royal Antwerp FC keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Royal Antwerp FC scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 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 - Royal Antwerp FC
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 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.74 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.26 pts / game - Royal Antwerp FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 35%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Royal Antwerp FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Royal Antwerp FC
* 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 | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 53% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 45% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Royal Antwerp FC. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KV Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp FC?
The Pro League match finished KV Mechelen 2:0 Royal Antwerp FC. 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 Royal Antwerp FC?
KV Mechelen score 1.22 goals per game on average and Royal Antwerp FC 1.22. The Pro League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 65% of KV Mechelen's matches and 48% of Royal Antwerp FC's.
What form are KV Mechelen and Royal Antwerp FC in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Royal Antwerp FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KV Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp FC?
The statistical background for KV Mechelen vs Royal Antwerp FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.