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
Key match information
KV Mechelen played RSC Anderlecht in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
KV Mechelen: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. RSC Anderlecht: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
KV Mechelen scores 1.32 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. RSC Anderlecht scores 1.46 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KV Mechelen 64%, RSC Anderlecht 46%. Over 2.5: KV Mechelen 39%, RSC Anderlecht 43%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
RSC Anderlecht has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.25. KV Mechelen: 10.1 shots per match, RSC Anderlecht: 14.8.
Match halves
KV Mechelen: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.64. RSC Anderlecht: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
KV Mechelen: 76-90+ (8 goals). RSC Anderlecht: 46-60 (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 4.00, 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
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
KV Mechelen is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - KV Mechelen · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.32 goals / match - KV Mechelen · 1.46 goals / match - RSC Anderlecht
KV Mechelen is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - KV Mechelen · 1.25 goals / match - RSC Anderlecht
KV Mechelen scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while RSC Anderlecht keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 matches).
RSC Anderlecht scores in 71% of matches (20 of 28 matches), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - RSC Anderlecht
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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.79 pts / match - KV Mechelen · 1.36 pts / match - RSC Anderlecht
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 39%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
RSC Anderlecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
KV Mechelen
RSC Anderlecht
* 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 | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: KV Mechelen 0 - 0 - 1 RSC Anderlecht. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.