RAAL La Louvière vs KV Mechelen: match statistics
KV Mechelen showcases significantly better away form than RAAL La Louvière does at home. The hosts occupy a distant 15th place in the table, winning just 25% of their home matches and failing to score in half of them. KV Mechelen, in 5th league position, boasts a 42% away win rate, averaging 1.33 goals per match, and a significantly better shot conversion rate (13% vs 6%). xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.26 vs 1.24), and their higher average possession (49% vs 39%) indicates greater control of the game. Although both teams have an identical points per game record over their last five matches (1 PPG), KV Mechelen's qualitative superiority and league position give them a real chance to win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' tendency to share points (42% of home matches drawn).
RAAL La Louvière vs KV Mechelen: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
RAAL La Louvière played KV Mechelen in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
RAAL La Louvière: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. KV Mechelen: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
RAAL La Louvière scores 0.84 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. KV Mechelen scores 1.28 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RAAL La Louvière 52%, KV Mechelen 64%. Over 2.5: RAAL La Louvière 44%, KV Mechelen 36%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
KV Mechelen has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.10. RAAL La Louvière: 9.4 shots per match, KV Mechelen: 10.6.
Match halves
RAAL La Louvière: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.48. KV Mechelen: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
RAAL La Louvière: 76-90+ (8 goals). KV Mechelen: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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
KV Mechelen showcases significantly better away form than RAAL La Louvière does at home. The hosts occupy a distant 15th place in the table, winning just 25% of their home matches and failing to score in half of them. KV Mechelen, in 5th league position, boasts a 42% away win rate, averaging 1.33 goals per match, and a significantly better shot conversion rate (13% vs 6%). xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.26 vs 1.24), and their higher average possession (49% vs 39%) indicates greater control of the game. Although both teams have an identical points per game record over their last five matches (1 PPG), KV Mechelen's qualitative superiority and league position give them a real chance to win, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' tendency to share points (42% of home matches drawn).
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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
| RAAL La Louvière | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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.
KV Mechelen is 52% better for: goals scored per match.
0.84 goals / match - RAAL La Louvière · 1.28 goals / match - KV Mechelen
RAAL La Louvière scores in 60% of matches (15 of 25 matches), while KV Mechelen keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
KV Mechelen scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while RAAL La Louvière keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - RAAL La Louvière
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 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / match - RAAL La Louvière · 1.76 pts / match - KV Mechelen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RAAL La Louvière - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 20%. 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.
KV Mechelen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 36%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-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 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RAAL La Louvière
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
| RAAL La Louvière | Liga | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.96 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 46% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 72% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 52% | 73% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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: RAAL La Louvière 0 - 0 - 1 KV Mechelen. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of RAAL La Louvière vs KV Mechelen?
The Pro League match finished RAAL La Louvière 0:2 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 RAAL La Louvière vs KV Mechelen?
RAAL La Louvière score 0.84 goals per game on average and KV Mechelen 1.28. The Pro League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 52% of RAAL La Louvière's matches and 64% of KV Mechelen's.
What form are RAAL La Louvière and KV Mechelen in?
Over the last 5 games RAAL La Louvière 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 RAAL La Louvière vs KV Mechelen?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for RAAL La Louvière vs KV Mechelen: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.