KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo: prediction and stats
Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 04:15 PM (UTC)AFAS Stadion, Malines
The Footlab model makes KV Mechelen the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for KVC Westerlo. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 20, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
A very open match: only 31 Elo points separate KV Mechelen (1,868) and KVC Westerlo (1,836).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, KV Mechelen have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; KVC Westerlo have 2, 3 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Standard Liege(home) | 3-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Gent(away) | 0-2 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Dunkerque(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Willem II(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | ADO Den Haag(home) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Genk(away) | 2-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Union St. Gilloise(home) | 1-5 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Samsunspor(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Kifisia(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Dunkerque(away) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 KV Mechelen win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 KVC Westerlo win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | KV Mechelen 1-1 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 9, 2025 | KVC Westerlo 0-1 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Apr 26, 2025 | KVC Westerlo 2-2 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Apr 22, 2025 | KV Mechelen 2-3 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Dec 20, 2024 | KVC Westerlo 1-1 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 3, 2024 | KV Mechelen 2-4 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
Last archived meeting: KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo on Jan 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
KV Mechelen score 1.1 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; KVC Westerlo score 1.1 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KV Mechelen | 1.1 | 2.1 | 4 | 7/15 | 10/15 |
| KVC Westerlo | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
KV Mechelen sit 14th in Jupiler Pro League (1 points from 2 matches) and KVC Westerlo sit 16th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | KV Mechelen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo?
- The Footlab model makes KV Mechelen the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for KVC Westerlo.
- Where and when is KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo played?
- KV Mechelen vs KVC Westerlo is played on September 5, 2026 at 04:15 PM (UTC) at AFAS Stadion, in the Jupiler Pro League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 56% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.