In First Division A action, Standard meet Mechelen on September 12, with a 18:45 kickoff in UTC.
In what promises to be a thrilling clash, Standard and Mechelen meet again, 4 months after the First Division A Conference League Group face-off that concluded in a 0-0 stalemate. Standard are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Cercle Brugge and St. Gilloise. They face a key test leading up to their match against Mechelen though, as they take on Oud-Heverlee in Belgian Pro League, and their performance in this fixture could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Mechelen. Addressing their defensive shortcomings will be a priority for progress, since their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across four consecutive matches.
Mechelen are coming off a defeat to Antwerp in the First Division A yesterday. Their upcoming schedule leading up to Standard features RAAL La Louviere in Belgian Pro League, a fixture that is likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Standard.
In this Belgian Pro League showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Standard and Mechelen throughout the campaign. Standard’s attacking options, with Mircea Rednic at the helm, have been bolstered by Thomas Henry, the team’s top scorer, and Marco Ilaimaharitra, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Belgian Pro League, Henry has been Standard’s standout scorer with two goals, and continues to shine as their top assist provider, with one goal-creating pass this term. Standard’s attacking depth is further showcased by Dennis Eckert Ayensa, Marlon Fossey and Rafiki Said, who have each made valuable contributions this season.
Meanwhile, Mechelen’s leading scorer Kerim Mrabti and Benito Raman have played significant roles in the team’s attack, under the tactical direction of Frederik Vanderbiest, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Mrabti leads Mechelen’s scoring charts in Belgian Pro League this season with one goal, while also leading the team in assists, having set up one goal this campaign. Mechelen’s offense has also been strengthened by Bilal Bafdili, Lion Lauberbach and Rob Schoofs, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.
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Since April 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head six times. Mechelen have won once, while the other five matches ended in a draw. The last time these teams met was on May 10, 2025, in the Conference League Group of the First Division A in Belgium, concluding in a 0-0 draw. Standard have scored four goals across these six encounters, while Mechelen have scored five. So, overall, Mechelen have the edge in head-to-head matches against Standard in their recent history.
Standard have won two of their five matches in First Division A this season, with one draw and two defeats, netting five goals (1.00 per match) and conceding eight (1.60 per match). In First Division A, Mechelen have played four matches, winning two, drawing two and losing zero, scoring five goals, averaging 1.25 per match, while conceding three, an average of 0.75 per match.
Standard are on a two-game losing streak, with defeats against Cercle Brugge and St. Gilloise in their last two matches, while Mechelen's most recent outing ended in a loss against Antwerp. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Standard have claimed five victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn ten times, while Mechelen have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing nine.
Match | Standard 0:3 Cercle Brugge, Saturday | St. Gilloise 3:0 Standard, August 16 | Standard 2:1 Genk, August 10 | Standard 1:1 Dender, August 2 | RAAL La Louviere 0:2 Standard, July 26 | Lens 2:2 Standard, July 12 | Boulogne 0:1 Standard, July 9 | Standard 2:0 MVV Maastricht, July 4 | Aubel 0:3 Standard, June 28 | Westerlo 0:0 Standard, May 24 |
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Outcome | L | L | W | D | W | D | W | W | W | D |
Over 2.5 | + | + | + | - | - | + | - | - | + | - |
Under 2.5 | - | - | - | + | + | - | + | + | - | + |
Clean sheet | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | + | + | + |
Failed to score | + | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | + |
Conceded | + | + | + | + | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Conceded two | + | + | - | - | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Match | Antwerp 2:1 Mechelen, Yesterday | Mechelen 1:1 Gent, August 16 | Westerlo 0:1 Mechelen, August 9 | Mechelen 2:1 Club Brugge, August 1 | Zulte-Waregem 1:1 Mechelen, July 26 | Ajax 3:2 Mechelen, July 19 | Heist 2:2 Mechelen, July 16 | Mechelen 5:2 Go Ahead Eagles, July 11 | Mechelen 1:0 RAAL La Louviere, July 5 | Rupel Boom 1:1 Mechelen, June 28 |
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Outcome | L | D | W | W | D | L | D | W | W | D |
Over 2.5 | + | - | - | + | - | + | + | + | - | - |
Under 2.5 | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | - | + | + |
Clean sheet | - | - | + | - | - | - | - | - | + | - |
Failed to score | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Conceded | + | + | - | + | + | + | + | + | - | + |
Conceded two | + | - | - | - | - | + | + | + | - | - |
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Standard - Mechelen in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Standard lined up with Matthieu Epolo, Boli Bolingoli, Ibe Hautekiet, Josue Homawoo, Marlon Fossey, Casper Nielsen, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Tobias Mohr, Nayel Mehssatou, Adnane Abid and Rafiki Said.
Mechelen's lineup in their latest match featured Ortwin De Wolf, Gora Diouf, Redouane Halhal, Mory Konate, Moncef Zekri, Rob Schoofs, Fredrik Hammar, Therence Koudou, Bilal Bafdili, Kerim Mrabti and Lion Lauberbach.
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As always, Belgium First Division A's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Standard occupy 7th spot with seven points in five matches, while Mechelen are currently 5th in the table with eight points from four matches.
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