Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Mechelen were up against Cercle Brugge in the First Division A of Belgium on September 21. Neither team could claim victory as the match ended 0-0.

8 months after their last face-off in First Division A, Mechelen and Cercle Brugge renew their battle. In their last encounter, Cercle Brugge secured a 1-0 win. Mechelen head into this game after their recent draw with Standard on September 12 in the First Division A, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to two matches. Conceding goals in their last four matches in a row, they must focus on solidifying their backline to regain stability.

Cercle Brugge's form has been disappointing, approaching this match after a defeat to Charleroi in the First Division A on September 14.

This Belgian Pro League clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Mechelen and Cercle Brugge. Lion Lauberbach and Kerim Mrabti have been pivotal for Mechelen’s attack, crafted under Frederik Vanderbiest’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. With three goals in Belgian Pro League, Lauberbach is Mechelen’s top scorer in the league, with Bafdili leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Rob Schoofs, Benito Raman and Therence Koudou have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Cercle Brugge’s top finisher Steve Ngoura and Pieter Gerkens have played important roles in ensuring their attack, shaped by Onur Cinel’s vision, remains effective. Ngoura has already scored three goals in Belgian Pro League this season, while Nazinho remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Cercle Brugge’s attacking depth is further showcased by Alan Minda, Edan Diop and Gary Magnee, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Head-to-head

Over five meetings since December 2022, the teams have each had their moments. Both Mechelen and Cercle Brugge have two wins to their name, and one game ended in draw. Their most recent clash took place on January 12, 2025, with Cercle Brugge winning 1-0. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Mechelen have found the net six times, whereas Cercle Brugge have scored six. So, overall, Mechelen and Cercle Brugge have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

In First Division A, Mechelen have played nine matches, winning four, drawing four and losing one, scoring twelve goals, averaging 1.33 per match, while conceding eight, an average of 0.89 per match. Cercle Brugge have played nine matches in First Division A, with two wins, three draws, and four losses this season, netting twelve goals (1.33 per match) and conceding thirteen (1.44 per match).

Mechelen's most recent outing ended in a draw against Standard, while Cercle Brugge played their last match against Charleroi, which ended in a loss. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Mechelen have recorded seven wins, three losses, and ten draws, while Cercle Brugge have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing three.

AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Mechelen’s victory was projected as most likely, carrying 46%, while a draw was at 37% and Cercle Brugge’s victory was at 17%.

Line-Ups

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

Mechelen kicked off the game with Nacho Miras, Gora Diouf, Redouane Halhal, Mory Konate, Moncef Zekri who got substituted by Jose Marsa on the 46th minute, Mathis Servais, Fredrik Hammar, Therence Koudou who got substituted by Bill Leeroy Antonio on the 75th minute, Kerim Mrabti who got substituted by Bilal Bafdili on the 68th minute, Benito Raman who got substituted by Myron van Brederode on the 68th minute and Lion Lauberbach as starters, with Ortwin De Wolf, Ian Struyf, Jose Marsa, Lovro Golic, Bill Leeroy Antonio, Bilal Bafdili, Ryan Teague and Myron van Brederode on the bench.

Cercle Brugge's starting eleven were Maxime Delanghe, Gary Magnee, Edgaras Utkus, Christiaan Ravych, Lawrence Agyekum, Edan Diop, Hannes van der Bruggen who got substituted by Ibrahima Diaby on the 87th minute, Pieter Gerkens, Oluwaseun Adewumi who got substituted by Erick Nunes on the 75th minute, Oumar Diakite who got substituted by Alama Bayo on the 87th minute and Steve Ngoura, with Warleson, Beni Mpanzu, Emmanuel Kakou, Dalangunypole Gomis, Erick Nunes, Ibrahima Diaby, Alan Minda, Nils De Wilde and Alama Bayo 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 sit 3rd with sixteen points from nine matches, while Cercle Brugge are currently 14th in the table with nine points from nine matches.

Stats

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

• Expected Goals: 0.98 - 1.7
• Ball Possession: 50 - 50
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 3
• Total Attempts: 13 - 16
• Shots On Target: 2 - 5
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 4
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 11
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 5
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 6 - 17
• Corners: 7 - 7
• Throw-Ins: 33 - 26
• Saves: 5 - 2
• Free Kicks: 17 - 6
• Offsides: 2 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 102 - 127
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 74 - 78
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 23 - 37
• Tackles: 21 - 21
• Completed Tackles: 15 - 17
• Total Crosses: 22 - 23
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 9
• Interceptions: 9 - 11
• Clearances: 24 - 33

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Pieter Gerkens, Lawrence Agyekum, Oluwaseun Adewumi and Gora Diouf were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Mechelen and Cercle Brugge in real time. 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 - Cercle Brugge are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.