Match Summary
St. Truiden defeated KV Mechelen 2:1. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by Vetokele 11′, N. Verdier 23′, S. Peeters 29′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. St. Truiden had 35% possession while KV Mechelen held 65%. St. Truiden had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for KV Mechelen. St. Truiden made 3 substitutions, KV Mechelen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between St. Truiden and KV Mechelen — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Ruben Fernandes
assist: D. Kolovos
Match Statistics
St. Truiden had 35% possession against KV Mechelen's 65%. St. Truiden registered 14 shots (7 on target) while KV Mechelen managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–0. Fouls committed: 10–12.
Lineups
St. Truiden lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under I. Leko, while KV Mechelen deployed a 4-4-2 under Y. Ferrera.
Defensive Solidity
St. Truiden deploy 1 defenders rated — on average, against KV Mechelen'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
St. Truiden field 8 midfielders averaging —, versus KV Mechelen'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
St. Truiden start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for KV Mechelen 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, St. Truiden have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. KV Mechelen show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
St. Truiden and KV Mechelen have met 2 times — St. Truiden won 2, KV Mechelen won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. St. Truiden leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (4 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026