Mechelen vs Anderlecht prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 11, 2026
Pro League Belgium
In the 6th round of the Belgian Pro League on September 11, 2026, Mechelen will face Anderlecht. The visitors will be looking to secure victory.
Mechelen vs Anderlecht team news and expert analysis
The club from Achter de Kazerne finished last season in the championship group, but ended up last, in sixth place. They have made a poor start this time around, remaining winless while alternating between defeats and draws. In the latest round, they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Westerlo.
The historic Brussels giants only narrowly made the top six after the regular season last year, but eventually climbed to fourth place. This earned them a place in the Europa League, where they comfortably overcame Hammarby, PAOK and Kairat in qualifying. However, they have struggled domestically, starting with a victory before suffering a series of defeats. After beating Kortrijk, they lost to Genk.
Still's men are scoring goals per match while conceding 2.6. The capital club, meanwhile, are averaging 0.6 goals scored in domestic competition and conceding one per game.
Head to Head matches: Mechelen vs Anderlecht
Anderlecht have won five of the last eight encounters, suffering just one defeat during that period.
The visitors have not been getting everything right. However, they should be capable of beating an opponent of this calibre even away from home (odds – 1.84).
Mechelen vs Anderlecht: key statistics and trends
- Mechelen are yet to win this season
- 40% of Mechelen's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.6 goals per game
- Anderlecht have won one of their last three matches
- 20% of Anderlecht's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 1.6 goals per game
Mechelen vs Anderlecht: Possible starting lineups
Mechelen play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Miras - Marsa, Erdhuijzen, Marijnissen - Hammar, Prat, Koudou, Van Meerwene - Van Brederode, Vanraefelghem - Lohounana-Mbasi
Anderlecht play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Coosemans - Augustinsson, Petro, Biancon, Maamar - Nga Kanna, Kana, Liassana, Ambrose - Sikan, Tsvetkovic
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