Kortrijk vs Mechelen prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 23, 2026
On October 23, 2026, Kortrijk and Mechelen will face off in the ninth round of the Belgian Pro League. It is a crucial clash in the battle for survival.
Kortrijk vs Mechelen: team news and expert analysis
The club finished second in the Challenger Pro League last season. And for now, it looks as though they may have to return there. They lost the lion’s share of their matches at the start of the campaign, and after finally securing a long-awaited victory against Waasland-Beveren, they were also knocked out of the cup, losing on penalties to modest Heist. Their most recent league match against Genk ended in a 0-3 defeat.
The team from the Antwerp suburbs finished sixth last season. They have slipped noticeably this time around: at the start of the campaign, they could not win at all. In their latest match against Sint-Truiden, they finally claimed victory, winning 4-3 at home. In the cup, they went one step further, thrashing Eupen 5-1.
The newly promoted side score just 0.25 goals per match, while conceding 2.25. The newcomer averages 1.13 goals scored and almost twice as many conceded — 2.13.
Previous matches: Kortrijk vs Mechelen
Mechelen had won seven consecutive head-to-head meetings. However, in their most recent encounter, two years ago, they finally suffered a defeat.
Both teams have been poor, but taking the home advantage into account, we are backing the hosts with a “0” handicap (odds – 1.80).
Kortrijk vs Mechelen: key statistics and trends
- Kortrijk have lost seven of their nine matches this season
- 13% of Kortrijk’s matches have seen both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 2.5
- Mechelen had not won in the league before their most recent match
- 38% of Mechelen’s matches have seen both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 3.25
Kortrijk vs Mechelen: possible starting lineups
Kortrijk play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Ilic - Ndjengue, Drouin, Murray-Campbell, Mehssatou - van Landschoot, Rots, Dejaegere, Shandre Campbell - Ambrose, Ogbu
Mechelen play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Miras - Marsa, Erdheizen, Mareinssen - Kudu, Prat, Hammar, Mishes - van Brederode, Van Meirvenne - Burcma
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