Club Brugge vs KV Mechelen Prediction: 26/7/2024

Club Brugge is set to host KV Mechelen at Jan Breydelstadion in a First Division A matchup this Friday. Below, you can find our predictions, along with some key statistics and the latest odds for the Club Brugge vs. KV Mechelen clash.

 

Club Brugge
Recent Form: WDDWDL

Club Brugge is looking to recover from a 1-2 defeat in the Super Cup against Union Saint-Gilloise. In that match, Christos Tzolis scored for Club Brugge at the 79-minute mark, while Union Saint-Gilloise found the net through Cameron Puertas and Fedde Leysen. Under the guidance of Nicky Hayen, Club Brugge has scored 7 goals in their last six games but has also conceded 6.

 

KV Mechelen
Recent Form: DWLLWW

Coming off a thrilling 3-2 victory against Standard Liège in their last First Division A – Play-Offs game, KV Mechelen is carrying momentum into this fixture. They dominated that game with 63% possession and 20 shots, nine of which were on target. Lion Lauberbach was particularly impressive, netting a hat-trick for Mechelen. Their recent form shows an average of 1.83 goals per game over their last six matches.

 

Head-to-Head

Looking back at previous encounters since November 19, 2021, Club Brugge has won three times, KV Mechelen has claimed one victory, and two matches ended in draws. These matchups have seen a total of 13 goals, 10 from Club Brugge and 3 from Mechelen, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Their last league meeting on December 10, 2023, resulted in a goalless draw, with KV Mechelen managing 9 shots and Club Brugge 13.

 

Prediction

Considering the history and recent performances, KV Mechelen will likely score, but not enough to outpace Club Brugge. We predict a tight contest with Club Brugge edging out a 2-1 victory. Additionally, a prediction under 3.5 goals is suggested for this match, indicating expectations of a moderately scoring game.

This upcoming game promises to be an engaging encounter between two competitive teams.