KV Mechelen vs Antwerp Prediction & Tips | Jupiler Pro League | FootballTips.app
KV Mechelen
HomeFull Time
2 - 0
HT: 1 - 0
Sunday 8 February
Antwerp
AwayKV MechelenTimelineAntwerp
1st Half
van Brederode M.Assist: Marsa J.
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11'
Al Sahafi M.Out: Foulon D.
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38'
2nd Half
Valencia A.Out: Vandeplas G.
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61'
Hamdaoui Y.Out: Somers T.
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61'
Verstraeten A.
62'
Vanrafelghem K. (van Brederode M.)
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65'
Zekri M.Out: Servais M.
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71'
Decoene M.Out: Antonio B.
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71'
Decoene M.
71'
Bafdili B.Out: Vanrafelghem K.
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79'
Raman B.Out: van Brederode M.
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79'
Bijl G.Out: Scott C.
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79'
Babadi I.Out: Dierckx X.
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80'
Bande H.Out: Boersma B.
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90+3'
Top stats
1.66Expected goals (xG)1.04
33%Ball possession67%
8Total shots16
2Shots on target5
3Big chances0
3Corner kicks6
67% (177/263)Passes83% (435/521)
1Yellow cards1
Shots
1.66Expected goals (xG)1.04
1.09xG on target (xGOT)1.17
8Total shots16
2Shots on target5
4Shots off target4
2Blocked shots7
8Shots inside the box6
0Shots outside the box10
0Hit the woodwork0
Attack
3Big chances0
3Corner kicks6
19Touches in opposition box29
1Accurate through passes0
3Offsides2
15Free kicks9
Passes
67% (177/263)Passes83% (435/521)
47% (35/74)Long passes33% (15/45)
58% (31/53)Passes in final third71% (123/173)
25% (2/8)Crosses18% (5/28)
0.49Expected assists (xA)1.23
19Throw ins33
Defense
9Fouls15
67% (14/21)Tackles74% (23/31)
59Duels won70
47Clearances15
13Interceptions8
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0
Goalkeeping
5Goalkeeper saves0
1.17xGOT faced1.09
1.17Goals prevented-0.91
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
12.55
X3.35
22.81
Recommended Bet
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Draw
Stake: Medium (5/10)
53
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 37% on target vs Away 38% on target
Standings: Home GD +2 (33pts) vs Away GD +4 (30pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Possession (+11), Discipline (+6)
donut_small Win Probabilities
37%
KV Mechelen Win
43%
Draw
21%
Antwerp Win
KV Mechelen
Draw
Antwerp
Match Preview
At AFAS Stadion on February 8, 2026, in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League, KV Mechelen, positioned 7th with 33 points, will square off against 8th placed Royal Antwerp, who has accrued 30 points.
KV Mechelen has seen a notable 50% draw rate in their last 6 home matches, while Royal Antwerp has secured 3 wins in their recent 6 Jupiler Pro League games.
In their recent head-to-head contests, KV Mechelen has drawn 3 times in their last 6 encounters against Royal Antwerp.
Prediction: KV Mechelen and Royal Antwerp to end in a 1-1 draw.
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 23 matchesKV MechelenvsAntwerp
1.22Goals / Match1.22
1.13Conceded / Match1.04
5Clean Sheets5
3.96Shots on Target / Match4.39
50.3%Possession %48.2%
81.0%Pass Accuracy %78.8%
radarTeam Profile
KV Mechelen
Antwerp
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31Attack34
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57Defense59
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54Possession43
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69Efficiency66
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35Creativity31
gavel
49Discipline43
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
28Goals Scored28
26Goals Conceded24
5Clean Sheets5
45Big Chances49
29Big Chances Missed29
2Penalty Goals5
gps_fixedShooting
244Total Shots270
91Shots on Target101
swap_horizPassing & Possession
50.3%Avg Possession48.2%
9,514Total Passes8,694
81.0%Pass Accuracy78.8%
shieldDefending
382Tackles412
222Interceptions234
94Saves70
48.1%Duels Won50.7%
gavelDiscipline
242Fouls289
58Yellow Cards45
0Red Cards2
32Offsides59
analyticsOther
116Corners94
184Successful Dribbles152
3Errors Leading to Goal3
6.86Avg Rating6.87
League Standings Context
For KV Mechelen
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sporting Charleroi | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 33 |
| 7 | KV Mechelen | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 33 |
| 8 | Royal Antwerp | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
For Antwerp
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | KV Mechelen | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 33 |
| 8 | Royal Antwerp | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
| 9 | Standard Liège | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 30 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
47.6/ 86.7
Dangerous Attacks
43.8/ 96.6
37.0%
Shots on Target
38.0%
10.7
Total Shots
12.2
50.0%
Possession
49.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
1.2
Goals Scored / Match
1.3
1.2
Goals Conceded / Match
1.1
Head-to-Head Summary
2
KV Mechelen Wins
33%
3
Draws
50%
1
Antwerp Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Recent Form Stats
| Market | KV Mechelen | Antwerp |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 72%18/25 | 80%20/25 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 36%9/25 | 44%11/25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64%16/25 | 56%14/25 |
* Based on last 25 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: KV Mechelen
Be1
OH Leuven
2 - 2
KV Mechelen
Be1
KV Mechelen
1 - 1
Westerlo
Be1
Union Saint-Gilloise
1 - 0
KV Mechelen
Be1
KV Mechelen
1 - 1
Dender
Be1
Sint-Truiden
1 - 0
KV Mechelen
Be1
Cercle Brugge
2 - 3
KV Mechelen
Home Games: KV Mechelen
Be1
KV Mechelen
1 - 1
Westerlo
Be1
KV Mechelen
1 - 1
Dender
Be1
KV Mechelen
1 - 0
Sporting Charleroi
Be1
KV Mechelen
0 - 1
Standard Liège
Be1
KV Mechelen
1 - 1
Union Saint-Gilloise
BeC
KV Mechelen
2 - 1
Lierse Kempenzonen
Last 6: Antwerp
BeC
Anderlecht
0 - 1
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Cercle Brugge
0 - 4
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Royal Antwerp
0 - 2
Sporting Charleroi
Be1
Dender
1 - 0
Royal Antwerp
BeC
Royal Antwerp
1 - 1
RAAL La Louvière
Be1
Royal Antwerp
2 - 1
Zulte Waregem
Away Games: Antwerp
BeC
Anderlecht
0 - 1
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Cercle Brugge
0 - 4
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Dender
1 - 0
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Gent
0 - 2
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Club Brugge
0 - 1
Royal Antwerp
Be1
Sint-Truiden
1 - 0
Royal Antwerp
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