Match Summary
Zulte Waregem defeated KV Mechelen 3:2. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by N. Verdier 6′, Y. Croizet 38′, L. Lerager 51′, S. Coopman 80′, L. Lerager 89′. 4 yellow cards were shown. KV Mechelen made 3 substitutions, Zulte Waregem made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between KV Mechelen and Zulte Waregem — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: N. Verdier
assist: O. Kaya
assist: Vetokele
Match Statistics
KV Mechelen had possession against Zulte Waregem's . KV Mechelen registered 0 shots (0 on target) while Zulte Waregem managed 0 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 5–8. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
KV Mechelen lined up in a — formation under Y. Ferrera, while Zulte Waregem deployed a — under F. Dury.
Defensive Solidity
KV Mechelen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Zulte Waregem's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
KV Mechelen field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Zulte Waregem's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
KV Mechelen start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Zulte Waregem averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, KV Mechelen have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Zulte Waregem show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
KV Mechelen and Zulte Waregem have met 2 times — KV Mechelen won 1, Zulte Waregem won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. KV Mechelen leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026