Antwerp vs Mechelen H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Antwerp went head-to-head with Mechelen in the First Division A of Belgium on August 24. The match concluded with Antwerp defeating Mechelen 2-1.

The scoreline opened on the 11th minute when Therence Koudou converted the chance, putting Mechelen in front. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Thibo Somers and Mahamadou Doumbia, making the final score 2-1.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Antwerp and Mechelen renew their battle, 8 months after their previous First Division A meeting which ended in a draw 1-1. Antwerp come into the match following a draw against Charleroi on August 17 in the First Division A, marking their 6th consecutive unbeaten match. Conceding goals in their last four matches in a row, they must focus on solidifying their backline to regain stability.

Mechelen approach this game after a draw with Gent on August 16, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches.

This Belgian Pro League match offers a platform for Antwerp and Mechelen’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Antwerp’s attacking options, shaped by Stef Wils’s vision, have been bolstered by Vincent Janssen, the team’s top scorer, and Mahamadou Doumbia, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Janssen leads Antwerp’s scoring charts in Belgian Pro League this season with two goals, while also being their most creative player, providing one assist in the league so far. Antwerp’s offense has also been strengthened by Farouck Adekami, Michel Ange Balikwisha and Gyrano Kerk, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Mechelen’s top finisher Bilal Bafdili and Kerim Mrabti have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Frederik Vanderbiest’s management, remains effective. Mechelen’s top scorer in Belgian Pro League, Bafdili, has one goal this season, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with two key passes leading to goals so far this term. Adding further support are Benito Raman, Lion Lauberbach and Rob Schoofs, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

ScoreBat provides real-time coverage of Antwerp vs Mechelen with detailed head-to-head team analysis, team lineups, match stats, and a match timeline. We also offer official live stream options to help you find where to watch the game - our coverage includes all matches of the First Division A of Belgium, with live streaming available whenever possible.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since July 2023. Antwerp and Mechelen each have two wins, and one game ended in draw. Their most recent clash took place on December 13, 2024, finishing in a 1-1 draw. In total, Antwerp have managed four goals in these five meetings, compared to Mechelen's five. As things stand, Antwerp and Mechelen are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.

Antwerp have won two of their six matches in First Division A this season, with three draws and one defeat, scoring eight goals, averaging 1.33 per match, while conceding seven, an average of 1.17 per match. Mechelen have played six matches in First Division A, with three wins, two draws, and one losses this season, scoring nine goals, averaging 1.50 per match, while conceding seven, an average of 1.17 per match.

Antwerp are coming off a draw in their last match against Charleroi, while Mechelen played their last match against Gent, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Antwerp have recorded five wins, seven losses, and eight draws, while in their last twenty matches, Mechelen have recorded seven wins, three losses, and ten draws.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Antwerp - Mechelen in real time.

Antwerp kicked off the game with Yannick Thoelen, Daam Foulon who got substituted by Semm Renders on the 52nd minute, Rosen Bozhinov, Yuto Tsunashima who got substituted by Andreas Verstraeten on the 52nd minute, Dennis Praet, Thibo Somers, Mahamadou Doumbia who got substituted by Mauricio Benitez on the 90th minute, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Glenn Bijl who got substituted by Kiki Kouyate on the 62nd minute, Marwan Al-Sahafi who got substituted by Gabriel Jesus David on the 62nd minute and Vincent Janssen as starters, with Taishi Nozawa, Kiki Kouyate, Semm Renders, Farouck Adekami, Youssef Hamdaoui, Mukhammadali Urinboev, Andreas Verstraeten, Mauricio Benitez and Gabriel Jesus David on the bench.

Mechelen's starting eleven were Ortwin De Wolf, Gora Diouf, Redouane Halhal, Mory Konate who got substituted by Patrick Pflucke on the 85th minute, Moncef Zekri who got substituted by Bill Leeroy Antonio on the 61st minute, Rob Schoofs, Fredrik Hammar, Therence Koudou, Bilal Bafdili who got substituted by Benito Raman on the 61st minute, Kerim Mrabti who got substituted by Halil Ozdemir on the 79th minute and Lion Lauberbach, with Nacho Miras, Ian Struyf, Lovro Golic, Ryan Teague, Patrick Pflucke, Bill Leeroy Antonio, Benito Raman and Halil Ozdemir on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Belgium First Division A's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Antwerp sit 6th with nine points from six matches, while Mechelen hold 3rd place with eleven points after six matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Antwerp vs Mechelen on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0.87 - 2.55
• Ball Possession: 40 - 60
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 3
• Total Attempts: 9 - 25
• Shots On Target: 2 - 8
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 6
• Shots in the Box: 4 - 16
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 9
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 13 - 8
• Corners: 6 - 13
• Throw-Ins: 11 - 21
• Saves: 7 - 0
• Free Kicks: 8 - 13
• Offsides: 1 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 59 - 145
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 34 - 104
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 12 - 38
• Tackles: 28 - 13
• Completed Tackles: 16 - 11
• Total Crosses: 18 - 26
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 9
• Interceptions: 11 - 6
• Clearances: 38 - 16

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Lion Lauberbach, Therence Koudou and Fredrik Hammar were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Antwerp and Mechelen in real time. You can watch the goals by Therence Koudou, Thibo Somers and Mahamadou Doumbia as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Antwerp - Mechelen are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.