OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
KV Mechelen shows a significantly better away form with a 45% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2), while OH Leuven performs poorly at home, winning only 18% of their home matches. The hosts occupy a distant 15th place in the table and have a negative goal difference (-1) at their own stadium, conceding an average of 1.18 goals per match. KV Mechelen boasts a higher shot conversion rate (13% compared to the hosts' 8%) and better game control with 49% possession. The recent form of both teams is similar (averaging 1 point per match in the last 5 games), but the visitors' significant advantage in away matches throughout the season speaks in their favor. Considering all statistics, KV Mechelen has a realistic chance of securing three points, although their weaker form in recent weeks and defensive difficulties in away matches (conceding an average of 1.09 goals) do not allow for a decisive advantage.
OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
OH Leuven played against KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
OH Leuven has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. KV Mechelen has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
OH Leuven scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 1.36. KV Mechelen scores 1.18 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of OH Leuven's games and 64% of KV Mechelen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 32%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
OH Leuven has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.28 per game. OH Leuven takes 13.5 shots per game, while KV Mechelen takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
OH Leuven leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. KV Mechelen leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
OH Leuven's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For KV Mechelen, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
KV Mechelen shows a significantly better away form with a 45% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2), while OH Leuven performs poorly at home, winning only 18% of their home matches. The hosts occupy a distant 15th place in the table and have a negative goal difference (-1) at their own stadium, conceding an average of 1.18 goals per match. KV Mechelen boasts a higher shot conversion rate (13% compared to the hosts' 8%) and better game control with 49% possession. The recent form of both teams is similar (averaging 1 point per match in the last 5 games), but the visitors' significant advantage in away matches throughout the season speaks in their favor. Considering all statistics, KV Mechelen has a realistic chance of securing three points, although their weaker form in recent weeks and defensive difficulties in away matches (conceding an average of 1.09 goals) do not allow for a decisive advantage.
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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
| OH Leuven | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 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.
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 37% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - OH Leuven · 1.18 goals / game - KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - OH Leuven · 1.09 goals / game - KV Mechelen
OH Leuven scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
KV Mechelen scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while OH Leuven keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - OH Leuven
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 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.73 pts / game - OH Leuven · 1.82 pts / game - KV Mechelen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
OH Leuven - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 36%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
OH Leuven
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
| OH Leuven | Liga | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.51 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 53% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 43% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 72% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 72% | • 73% |
^ 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 OH Leuven's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against KV Mechelen. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen?
The Pro League match finished OH Leuven 2:2 KV Mechelen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen?
OH Leuven score 0.86 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.18. The Pro League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 45% of OH Leuven's matches and 64% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are OH Leuven and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games OH Leuven have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and KV Mechelen 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen?
The statistical background for OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen — 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.