RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
RSC Anderlecht play KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The match date is 17 May 2026 at 13:30. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
RSC Anderlecht: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. KV Mechelen: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
RSC Anderlecht scores 1.48 and concedes 1.55 goals per match. KV Mechelen scores 1.20 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RSC Anderlecht 57%, KV Mechelen 63%. Over 2.5: RSC Anderlecht 53%, KV Mechelen 48%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
RSC Anderlecht has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.20. RSC Anderlecht: 14.6 shots per match, KV Mechelen: 9.8.
Match halves
RSC Anderlecht: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.90. KV Mechelen: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
RSC Anderlecht: 76-90+ (15 goals). KV Mechelen: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 2-0-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
Match description
RSC Anderlecht holds a clear advantage in attacking quality and chance creation: at home they average 16.44 shots per match, 5.44 on target and an average xG of 1.85, while KV Mechelen on the road average 9.11 shots per match, 3.67 on target and xG 1.17. This translates to average goals of 1.67 scored by Anderlecht at home versus 1.22 scored by Mechelen away; hosts concede 1.17 goals per home match on average, guests 1.72 away. Season-long indicators further confirm the home advantage: Anderlecht has a 50% home win rate and a positive home goal difference (+9), whereas Mechelen has a 33% away win rate and a negative away goal difference (-9). Both teams are in poor form over the last five matches: Anderlecht earns 0.2 points per match (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses) and conceded 12 goals in five games (2.4 per match), while Mechelen has 0.6 points per match with 1 win and conceded 15 goals (3.0 per match). Considering the higher xG (1.85 vs 1.17), greater shot volume (16.44 vs 9.11) and better home defense (1.17 vs 1.72 goals conceded), I favor the hosts and assess the probabilities as: Anderlecht win 55%, draw 25%, Mechelen win 20%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| RSC Anderlecht | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.48 goals / match - RSC Anderlecht · 1.2 goals / match - KV Mechelen
RSC Anderlecht scores in 75% of matches (30 of 40 matches), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 23% (9 of 40 matches).
KV Mechelen scores in 83% of matches (33 of 40 matches), while RSC Anderlecht keeps a clean sheet in 25% (10 of 40 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — RSC Anderlecht
Over / Under — KV Mechelen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - RSC Anderlecht · 1.5 pts / match - KV Mechelen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RSC Anderlecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RSC Anderlecht
KV Mechelen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| RSC Anderlecht | Liga | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.03 | 2.67 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 49% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): RSC Anderlecht 2 - 0 - 1 KV Mechelen. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen?
The Pro League match finished RSC Anderlecht 2:2 KV Mechelen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between RSC Anderlecht and KV Mechelen?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches RSC Anderlecht won 2, KV Mechelen won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen?
RSC Anderlecht score 1.48 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.20. The Pro League average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 57% of RSC Anderlecht's matches and 63% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are RSC Anderlecht and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games RSC Anderlecht 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 RSC Anderlecht vs KV Mechelen?
The statistical background for RSC Anderlecht 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.