The Pro League league standings tell a tale about these contenders up until now, with Mechelen ahead of Zulte-Waregem by 7 points. Tipsway previews the game:
- Mechelen have the most scored goals in the first half (12) in Pro League
- Zulte-Waregem have the most conceded goals (24) in Pro League
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Mechelen form and stats
4 victories, 0 draws and 1 defeat. That’s what Mechelen have to build on here at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne in the Pro League. The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Mechelen has won four games in a row. The Anderlecht match was the last time out without a victory.
Mechelen are returning here after visiting Beerschot-Wilrijk in a Pro League game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Kerim Mrabti scored the goal(s). Gaëtan Coucke loved the game against Beerschot-Wilrijk. With a stunning six saves the goalkeeper played a huge part in the 1-0 victory. Gaëtan Coucke, who guards the goal, was given a match rating of 8.14 out of 10 in that game. Coucke stopped the opponent with six saves and topped it up with a clean sheet.
Ahead of that match, Mechelen won a home game hosting Standard Liege (3-1).Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Belgian Cup game versus Union Saint-Gilloise in only three days. This game is also played here at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne.
Mechelen can score goals in their home matches. After 5 league matches they have found the net 12 times. On the other hand, Mechelen have conceded 7 goals.
Zulte-Waregem form and stats
The visitors, who have the most conceded goals (24) in Pro League, are W2-D1-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Pro League. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Zulte-Waregem have lost on their last two travels.
Impressive finishing from Dereck Kutesa and Zinho Gano secured the home win 2-1 against Antwerp in their previous game. Midfield player Dereck Kutesa was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.4/10. Kutesa scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 2 of 2 times.
A draw for Zulte-Waregem before that, at their own venue hosting Kortrijk (2-2).There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Zulte-Waregem manager F. Dury as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against RWDM.
Zulte-Waregem are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 8 times in 5 away games so far. As for defending, Zulte-Waregem rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 9 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Data for the preceeding ten meetings involving these two teams are: four wins for Mechelen, one draw and five wins for Zulte-Waregem. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  J. Vossen 8 goals |   N. Storm 6 goals |  Z. Gano 6 goals |
Mechelen missing players
Zulte-Waregem missing players
| Mechelen | Zulte-Waregem | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 | 12 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 19 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 9 | 24 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 82% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 55% | 80% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 82% |
| 55% | 80% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 55% |
| 18% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 18% |
| 55% | 80% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 82% |
| 27% | 20% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 9% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 5.8 | 6.6 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
| 6.1 | 4.4 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 11 | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 11.1 | 13.6 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 11 | 10.9 |
| 4.4 | 5.6 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| 40% | 43% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 31% | 32% |
- All of Mechelen's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Zulte-Waregem's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Mechelen have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Mechelen have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Mechelen have the most scored goals in the first half (12) in Pro League
- Mechelen haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Zulte-Waregem have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Zulte-Waregem have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Zulte-Waregem have the most conceded goals (24) in Pro League
- Zulte-Waregem have the most conceded goals in the second half (18) in Pro League
- Zulte-Waregem 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 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
| 3 | AS Eupen | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| 4 | Antwerp | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | Mechelen | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| 7 | Sporting Charleroi | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 17 |
| 8 | Genk | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 17 |
| 9 | KV Oostende | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -3 | 17 |
| 10 | Kortrijk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | Sint-Truiden | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -2 | 15 |
| 12 | Gent | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| 13 | Standard Liege | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 14 |
| 14 | RFC Seraing | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 | Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -7 | 12 |
| 16 | OH Leuven | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | -8 | 10 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | -6 | 8 |
| 18 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -16 | 2 |