KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: match statistics
KV Mechelen present stable form as hosts with 50% draws at their own stadium and a goal difference of 0 in home matches. The team maintains a solid 50% possession and has only 20% of matches without scoring at home. KVC Westerlo perform significantly worse in away matches – a mere 10% wins on the road, as many as 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors concede an average of 2.3 goals away and fail to score in 40% of matches. The xG advantage for Westerlo (1.62 vs 1.3) suggests offensive potential, yet the weak defense and away form (llwdldlddl) argue in favor of the hosts. Recent form for both teams is even (1.4 PPG each), but the home advantage and better defense give Mechelen greater chances of victory.
KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
KV Mechelen played KVC Westerlo in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
KV Mechelen: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. KVC Westerlo: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
KV Mechelen scores 1.19 and concedes 1.10 goals per match. KVC Westerlo scores 1.33 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KV Mechelen 62%, KVC Westerlo 38%. Over 2.5: KV Mechelen 33%, KVC Westerlo 38%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
KVC Westerlo has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.26. KV Mechelen: 10.3 shots per match, KVC Westerlo: 15.6.
Match halves
KV Mechelen: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.48. KVC Westerlo: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
KV Mechelen: 31-45+ (6 goals). KVC Westerlo: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 present stable form as hosts with 50% draws at their own stadium and a goal difference of 0 in home matches. The team maintains a solid 50% possession and has only 20% of matches without scoring at home. KVC Westerlo perform significantly worse in away matches – a mere 10% wins on the road, as many as 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors concede an average of 2.3 goals away and fail to score in 40% of matches. The xG advantage for Westerlo (1.62 vs 1.3) suggests offensive potential, yet the weak defense and away form (llwdldlddl) argue in favor of the hosts. Recent form for both teams is even (1.4 PPG each), but the home advantage and better defense give Mechelen greater chances of victory.
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
| KV Mechelen | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| 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 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.
KVC Westerlo is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - KV Mechelen · 1.33 goals / match - KVC Westerlo
KV Mechelen is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.1 goals / match - KV Mechelen · 1.52 goals / match - KVC Westerlo
KV Mechelen scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
KVC Westerlo scores in 57% of matches (12 of 21 matches), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 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 - KV Mechelen
Over / Under - KVC Westerlo
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.9 pts / match - KV Mechelen · 1.33 pts / match - KVC Westerlo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 38%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 29%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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
KV Mechelen
KVC Westerlo
* 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
| KV Mechelen | Liga | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.29 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 54% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 71% | • 71% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: KV Mechelen 1 - 0 - 0 KVC Westerlo. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
The Pro League match finished KV Mechelen 1:1 KVC Westerlo. 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 KVC Westerlo?
KV Mechelen score 1.19 goals per game on average and KVC Westerlo 1.33. The Pro League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 62% of KV Mechelen's matches and 38% of KVC Westerlo's.
What form are KV Mechelen and KVC Westerlo in?
Over the last 5 games KV Mechelen have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and KVC Westerlo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.