Nijlen vs Racing Mechelen: prediction and stats
Second Amateur Division - VFV BVFV B - 7Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)KFC Nijlen A-terrein, Nijlen
The Footlab model makes Racing Mechelen the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Nijlen. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Nijlen vs Racing Mechelen?
A very open match: only 20 Elo points separate Nijlen (1,735) and Racing Mechelen (1,756).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nijlen have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats; Racing Mechelen have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | K. Lierse S.K.(home) | 0-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Londerzeel(home) | 1-3 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Sint-Truiden II(away) | 5-5 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Rupel Boom(home) | 2-4 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Eendracht Termien(away) | 1-5 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Rupel Boom(home) | 1-0 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Hades(away) | 0-1 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Bocholt(home) | 1-0 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Sint-Truiden II(away) | 0-3 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eendracht Termien(home) | 1-1 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Nijlen win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Racing Mechelen win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | Nijlen 2-2 Racing Mechelen | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Racing Mechelen 1-2 Nijlen | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Nijlen 1-2 Racing Mechelen | Third Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Racing Mechelen 1-3 Nijlen | Third Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Nijlen 2-3 Racing Mechelen | Provincial - Antwerpen |
| Oct 5, 2019 | Racing Mechelen 2-2 Nijlen | Provincial - Antwerpen |
Last archived meeting: Nijlen vs Racing Mechelen on Feb 8, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Nijlen score 1.6 and concede 3.0 goals per match over their last 15; Racing Mechelen score 1.1 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijlen | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2 | 10/15 | 13/15 |
| Racing Mechelen | 1.1 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Racing Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 47 | 45 | 46 |
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 Nijlen vs Racing Mechelen?
- The Footlab model makes Racing Mechelen the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Nijlen.
- Where and when is Nijlen vs Racing Mechelen played?
- Nijlen vs Racing Mechelen is played on October 10, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at KFC Nijlen A-terrein, in the Second Amateur Division - VFV B.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.