KV Mechelen vs SK Beveren: prediction and stats
Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 22Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)AFAS Stadion, Malines
The Footlab model makes SK Beveren the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for KV Mechelen. 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win KV Mechelen vs SK Beveren?
SK Beveren starts as the favourite with a 126-point Elo edge (2,012 vs 1,886).
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; SK Beveren have 11, 1 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Charleroi(away) | 0-2 | Jupiler Pro League |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Zulte Waregem(away) | 0-4 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Anderlecht(home) | 1-0 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Antwerp(away) | 1-2 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | FC Eindhoven(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | MVV(away) | 4-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 KV Mechelen win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 SK Beveren win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2023 | SK Beveren 0-3 KV Mechelen | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jan 26, 2021 | SK Beveren 2-3 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Dec 13, 2020 | KV Mechelen 2-3 SK Beveren | Jupiler Pro League |
| Feb 22, 2020 | KV Mechelen 4-0 SK Beveren | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 27, 2019 | SK Beveren 1-3 KV Mechelen | Jupiler Pro League |
| Mar 11, 2018 | KV Mechelen 2-0 SK Beveren | Jupiler Pro League |
Last archived meeting: SK Beveren vs KV Mechelen on Jul 8, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
KV Mechelen score 1.1 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; SK Beveren score 2.2 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% 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 | 1.8 | 4 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
| SK Beveren | 2.2 | 1.2 | 6 | 8/15 | 11/15 |
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 3 matches) and SK Beveren sit 11th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | SK Beveren | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 14 | KV Mechelen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
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 SK Beveren?
- The Footlab model makes SK Beveren the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for KV Mechelen.
- Where and when is KV Mechelen vs SK Beveren played?
- KV Mechelen vs SK Beveren is played on February 20, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at AFAS Stadion, in the Jupiler Pro League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 52% 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.