KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht: match statistics
RSC Anderlecht shows significantly better form in their last five matches, securing 2.2 points per game compared to KV Mechelen's 1.8 points, with the visitors remaining unbeaten in this period (3 wins, 2 draws). Anderlecht holds an advantage in ball possession (53% vs 49%) and higher efficiency in shots on target (4.07 vs 3.64), demonstrating greater offensive quality. Although KV Mechelen has a better home goal difference (+2), the hosts are prone to conceding goals (an average of 1.14 per game in home fixtures), which could be exploited by Anderlecht, who have scored as many as 15 goals in their last 5 matches. Despite Anderlecht having a weaker away record (29% win rate), their current form and superior offensive quality favor the visitors. I expect a tight match with a slight advantage for RSC Anderlecht, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KV Mechelen played against RSC Anderlecht in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
KV Mechelen has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. RSC Anderlecht has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
KV Mechelen scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.18. RSC Anderlecht scores 1.46 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of KV Mechelen's games and 46% of RSC Anderlecht's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 43%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RSC Anderlecht has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.25 per game. KV Mechelen takes 10.1 shots per game, while RSC Anderlecht takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. RSC Anderlecht leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
KV Mechelen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For RSC Anderlecht, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 46% 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 4.00 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
RSC Anderlecht shows significantly better form in their last five matches, securing 2.2 points per game compared to KV Mechelen's 1.8 points, with the visitors remaining unbeaten in this period (3 wins, 2 draws). Anderlecht holds an advantage in ball possession (53% vs 49%) and higher efficiency in shots on target (4.07 vs 3.64), demonstrating greater offensive quality. Although KV Mechelen has a better home goal difference (+2), the hosts are prone to conceding goals (an average of 1.14 per game in home fixtures), which could be exploited by Anderlecht, who have scored as many as 15 goals in their last 5 matches. Despite Anderlecht having a weaker away record (29% win rate), their current form and superior offensive quality favor the visitors. I expect a tight match with a slight advantage for RSC Anderlecht, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
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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 | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.6 pts / game - RSC Anderlecht
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.
RSC Anderlecht is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.46 goals / game - RSC Anderlecht
KV Mechelen is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - KV Mechelen · 1.25 goals / game - RSC Anderlecht
KV Mechelen scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while RSC Anderlecht keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 meczów).
RSC Anderlecht scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - RSC Anderlecht
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).
1.79 pts / game - KV Mechelen · 1.36 pts / game - RSC Anderlecht
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 39%. 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.
RSC Anderlecht - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
RSC Anderlecht
* 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 | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 72% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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 RSC Anderlecht. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht?
The Pro League match finished KV Mechelen 1:0 RSC Anderlecht. 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 RSC Anderlecht?
KV Mechelen score 1.32 goals per game on average and RSC Anderlecht 1.46. The Pro League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 64% of KV Mechelen's matches and 46% of RSC Anderlecht's.
What form are KV Mechelen and RSC Anderlecht in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and RSC Anderlecht 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht?
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.