Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
Club Brugge displays impressive home form with a 71% win rate at home and a +12 goal difference on their own ground. The hosts score an average of 2.14 goals per home match, with just 7% of games failing to find the net, highlighting their offensive efficiency. KV Mechelen, despite a decent league position, performs significantly worse on the road - winning only 43% of away matches and boasting lower xG stats (1.23 vs 2.08 for the hosts). The difference in possession (66% vs 51%) and average shots per match (18.5 vs 9.86) further favors Club Brugge. The recent form of both teams (Club Brugge: WLWDW, KV Mechelen: LWWLW) is balanced, but the hosts' statistical advantage at home makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Club Brugge played KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Club Brugge: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. KV Mechelen: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Club Brugge scores 1.90 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. KV Mechelen scores 1.31 and concedes 1.14. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Club Brugge 59%, KV Mechelen 62%. Over 2.5: Club Brugge 59%, KV Mechelen 38%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Club Brugge has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.26. Club Brugge: 16.2 shots per match, KV Mechelen: 10.2.
Match halves
Club Brugge: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 1.17. KV Mechelen: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.66.
Goals by minute
Club Brugge: 76-90+ (14 goals). KV Mechelen: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Club Brugge displays impressive home form with a 71% win rate at home and a +12 goal difference on their own ground. The hosts score an average of 2.14 goals per home match, with just 7% of games failing to find the net, highlighting their offensive efficiency. KV Mechelen, despite a decent league position, performs significantly worse on the road - winning only 43% of away matches and boasting lower xG stats (1.23 vs 2.08 for the hosts). The difference in possession (66% vs 51%) and average shots per match (18.5 vs 9.86) further favors Club Brugge. The recent form of both teams (Club Brugge: WLWDW, KV Mechelen: LWWLW) is balanced, but the hosts' statistical advantage at home makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Club Brugge | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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.
Club Brugge is 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Club Brugge · 1.8 pts / match - KV Mechelen
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.
Club Brugge is 45% better for: goals scored per match.
1.9 goals / match - Club Brugge · 1.31 goals / match - KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Club Brugge · 1.14 goals / match - KV Mechelen
Club Brugge scores in 86% of matches (25 of 29 matches), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 matches).
KV Mechelen scores in 86% of matches (25 of 29 matches), while Club Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - Club Brugge
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 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Club Brugge · 1.76 pts / match - KV Mechelen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Club Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 66%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 41%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Club Brugge
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
| Club Brugge | Liga | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.10 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 46% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 72% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 74% | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Club Brugge 0 - 0 - 1 KV Mechelen. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen?
The Pro League match finished Club Brugge 4:1 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 Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen?
Club Brugge score 1.90 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.31. The Pro League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Club Brugge's matches and 62% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are Club Brugge and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games Club Brugge have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and KV Mechelen 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen?
The statistical background for Club Brugge 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.