Racing Mechelen vs Cappellen: prediction and stats
Second Amateur Division - VFV BVFV B - 9Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Oscar Vankesbeeck Stadion, Mechelen
The Footlab model makes Racing Mechelen the favourite at 47%, against 23% for a draw and 30% for Cappellen. 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 Racing Mechelen vs Cappellen?
A very open match: only 88 Elo points separate Racing Mechelen (1,756) and Cappellen (1,668).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Racing Mechelen have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Cappellen have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | K. Lierse S.K.(home) | 0-6 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Royal Antwerp II(away) | 1-2 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Wellen(home) | 2-1 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Londerzeel(away) | 1-3 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Tongeren(home) | 2-2 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 3 Racing Mechelen win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Cappellen win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Cappellen 0-3 Racing Mechelen | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Racing Mechelen 5-1 Cappellen | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Cappellen 1-1 Racing Mechelen | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Racing Mechelen 1-0 Cappellen | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
Last archived meeting: Cappellen vs Racing Mechelen on Feb 14, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Racing Mechelen score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cappellen score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Mechelen | 1.1 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Cappellen | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
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 Racing Mechelen vs Cappellen?
- The Footlab model makes Racing Mechelen the favourite at 47%, against 23% for a draw and 30% for Cappellen.
- Where and when is Racing Mechelen vs Cappellen played?
- Racing Mechelen vs Cappellen is played on October 24, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Oscar Vankesbeeck Stadion, in the Second Amateur Division - VFV B.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 67% 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.