Match Summary
KV Mechelen defeated Standard Liege 2:1. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by Orlando Sá 26′, M. Rits 45′, N. Verdier 53′. 6 yellow cards were shown. KV Mechelen had 48% possession while Standard Liege held 52%. KV Mechelen had 7 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Standard Liege. KV Mechelen made 3 substitutions, Standard Liege made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between KV Mechelen and Standard Liege — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Y. Croizet
Match Statistics
KV Mechelen had 48% possession against Standard Liege's 52%. KV Mechelen registered 7 shots (5 on target) while Standard Liege managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 15–18.
Lineups
KV Mechelen lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Y. Ferrera, while Standard Liege deployed a 4-4-2 under A. Janković.
Defensive Solidity
KV Mechelen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Standard Liege's 4-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 Standard Liege's 4 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 Standard Liege 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. Standard Liege show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
KV Mechelen and Standard Liege have met 2 times — KV Mechelen won 0, Standard Liege won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Standard Liege leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026