Mechelen vs Antwerp H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

On February 8, Mechelen were hosting Antwerp in the First Division A of Belgium. Mechelen came out on top, securing a 2-0 win.

The game shifted on the 11th minute when Myron van Brederode converted the chance, tipping the balance in Mechelen's favor. Keano Vanrafelghem added to the score, ending the game at 2-0.

6 months after their last face-off in First Division A, the spotlight turns to the field where Mechelen and Antwerp renew their battle. In their last encounter, Antwerp secured a 2-1 win. Approaching this game, Mechelen are coming off two straight draws against Oud-Heverlee and Westerlo. Correcting defensive vulnerabilities could be their ticket to improved performances, considering they have been conceding goals for six consecutive matches now.

Antwerp enter the match on a positive note, having secured two victories in a row against Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge in their last two outings.

This Belgian Pro League encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Mechelen and Antwerp throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Lion Lauberbach and Myron van Brederode have been pivotal for Mechelen’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Frederik Vanderbiest, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Lauberbach has already scored six goals in Belgian Pro League this season, with Servais leading their creative tally in the league with three assists. Adding further support are Kerim Mrabti, Therence Koudou and Benito Raman, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Antwerp’s top finisher Vincent Janssen and Gyrano Kerk have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Joseph Oosting, remains effective. Janssen has already scored seven goals in Belgian Pro League this season, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with four assists this campaign. Antwerp have also relied on Thibo Somers, Farouck Adekami and Christopher Scott to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

ScoreBat provides real-time coverage of Mechelen vs Antwerp 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

Since February 2024, the teams have clashed five times. Both Mechelen and Antwerp have two wins to their name, and one game ended in draw. The most recent match between them was on August 24, 2025, in the First Division A of Belgium, where Antwerp secured a 2-1 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Mechelen have found the net five times, whereas Antwerp have scored five. So, overall, Mechelen and Antwerp have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

In First Division A, Mechelen have played 24 matches, winning nine, drawing nine and losing six, scoring 30 goals, averaging 1.25 per match, while conceding 26, an average of 1.08 per match. Antwerp have played 24 matches in First Division A, with eight wins, six draws, and ten losses this season, netting 28 goals (1.17 per match) and conceding 26 (1.08 per match).

Mechelen's recent form includes two consecutive draws, having drawn against Oud-Heverlee and Westerlo in their last two matches, while Antwerp are currently on a run of two straight wins, with victories against Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge in their last two matches. Overall, Mechelen have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing seven, while Antwerp have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing eight and drawing two.

AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Mechelen–Antwerp, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that a draw was projected as most likely, carrying 41%, while Mechelen’s victory was at 29% and Antwerp’s victory was at 30%.

Line-Ups

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

Mechelen kicked off the game with Nacho Miras, Jose Marsa, Mory Konate, Tommy St. Jago, Mathis Servais who got substituted by Moncef Zekri on the 71st minute, Fredrik Hammar, Kerim Mrabti, Bill Leeroy Antonio who got substituted by Massimo Decoene on the 71st minute, Myron van Brederode who got substituted by Benito Raman on the 79th minute, Bouke Boersma who got substituted by Hassane Bande on the 90th minute and Keano Vanrafelghem who got substituted by Bilal Bafdili on the 79th minute as starters, with Tijn Van Ingelgom, Moncef Zekri, Gora Diouf, Lovro Golic, Ian Struyf, Bilal Bafdili, Hassane Bande, Massimo Decoene, Benito Raman and Halil Ozdemir on the bench.

Antwerp's starting eleven were Taishi Nozawa, Yuto Tsunashima, Andreas Verstraeten, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Daam Foulon who got substituted by Marwan Al-Sahafi on the 38th minute, Xander Dierckx who got substituted by Isaac Babadi on the 80th minute, Dennis Praet, Thibo Somers who got substituted by Youssef Hamdaoui on the 61st minute, Christopher Scott who got substituted by Glenn Bijl on the 79th minute, Vincent Janssen and Gerard Vandeplas who got substituted by Anthony Valencia on the 61st minute, with Yannick Thoelen, Semm Renders, Glenn Bijl, Kiki Kouyate, Marwan Al-Sahafi, Isaac Babadi, Anthony Valencia, Youssef Hamdaoui and Orseer Achihi 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. Mechelen are currently 4th in the table with 36 points from 24 matches, while Antwerp occupy 9th spot with 30 points in 24 matches.

Stats

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

• Expected Goals: 1.66 - 1.02
• Ball Possession: 33 - 67
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 0
• Total Attempts: 8 - 16
• Shots On Target: 2 - 5
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 7
• Shots in the Box: 8 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 0 - 10
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 9 - 15
• Corners: 3 - 6
• Throw-Ins: 19 - 33
• Saves: 5 - 0
• Free Kicks: 15 - 9
• Offsides: 3 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 54 - 174
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 31 - 123
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 19 - 29
• Tackles: 21 - 30
• Completed Tackles: 14 - 21
• Total Crosses: 8 - 28
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 5
• Interceptions: 12 - 8
• Clearances: 47 - 15

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Andreas Verstraeten and Massimo Decoene were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Mechelen and Antwerp in real time. You can watch the goals by Myron van Brederode and Keano Vanrafelghem 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 Mechelen - Antwerp are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.