A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Club Brugge fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and Mechelen's 15th place in the table will show on the pitch.
The hosts Brugge saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Champions League. This match was also played here at Jan Breydelstadion. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Mechelen have had more rest.
Club Brugge form and stats
Club Brugge, who have the the best goal difference (+15) in Pro League, have collected 9 points from their Pro League home games so far after 3-0-2. Brugge are on a three game winning streak in their home games.
The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Lazio in the Champions League last time out and are looking for a win here. Heartbreak before that as Brugge lost 1-2 at OH Leuven's place.
Brugge are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found six matches and the win/draw/lost stats: Won three, drew one and lost two.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Champions League game versus Borussia Dortmund in only four days. This game is also played here at Jan Breydelstadion.
The Club Brugge fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 9 goals in 5 league matches. From these home matches, Brugge have conceded only 4 goals.
Mechelen form and stats
As the visiting team in Pro League matches, Mechelen have produced an overall stat of 1-0-3 so far. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Mechelen are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Mechelen's previous game was their home loss versus Kortrijk (1-2). Preceding that game, the 1-4 loss visiting Antwerp's place.
You'll want to know how Mechelen managed when outsiders such as today. Our database found one similar match resulting in zero away wins, zero draws and one home win.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Mechelen as they have only managed to score 3 times from 4 away games in the league. The Mechelen manager W. Vrancken has some worries about the defense as 8 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: nine wins for Brugge, one draw and zero wins for Mechelen. Over 2,5 goals: seven times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Top Goalscorers
  H. Vanaken 5 goals |  K. Diatta 5 goals |  M. Krmenčík 3 goals |
Club Brugge missing players
Mechelen missing players
| Club Brugge | Mechelen | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 23 | 9 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Conceded | C | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 50% | 67% |
| 70% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 56% |
| 30% | 20% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 44% |
| 20% | 20% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 25% | 22% |
| 50% | 40% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 50% | 56% |
| 30% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 20% | 40% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.6 | 1.2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 71 | 16 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 24 | 65 |
| 31 | 3 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 9 | 24 |
| 74% | 300% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 33% | 42% |
- Club Brugge has the most scored goals in the first half (12) in Pro League
- Club Brugge has the the best goal difference (+15) in Pro League
- Club Brugge have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Club Brugge have scored more than double the goals of Mechelen.
- Club Brugge haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Mechelen has the most dropped points from leading position (9) in Pro League
- Mechelen have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Mechelen haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Antwerp | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| 3 | Sporting Charleroi | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Standard Liege | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| 5 | OH Leuven | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| 6 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 | Anderlecht | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 17 |
| 8 | Genk | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | KV Oostende | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| 10 | Cercle Brugge | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 15 |
| 11 | Kortrijk | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 12 | AS Eupen | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 13 | Gent | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 | Sint-Truiden | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | Mechelen | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 16 | Zulte-Waregem | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -13 | 7 |
| 17 | Waasland-Beveren | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 4 |
| 18 | Royal Excel Mouscron | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 3 |