Match Summary
KV Mechelen defeated Charleroi 1:0. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by M. Rits 80′. 3 yellow cards were shown. KV Mechelen had 49% possession while Charleroi held 51%. KV Mechelen had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Charleroi. KV Mechelen made 3 substitutions, Charleroi made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between KV Mechelen and Charleroi — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
KV Mechelen had 49% possession against Charleroi's 51%. KV Mechelen registered 9 shots (1 on target) while Charleroi managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 11–15.
Lineups
KV Mechelen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Y. Ferrera, while Charleroi deployed a 4-2-3-1 under F. Mazzù.
Defensive Solidity
KV Mechelen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Charleroi's 2-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Charleroi'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 Charleroi 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, KV Mechelen have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Charleroi show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
KV Mechelen and Charleroi have met 3 times — KV Mechelen won 2, Charleroi won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. KV Mechelen leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026