Our KV Mechelen vs Antwerp Prediction: 1-0
KV Mechelen vs Antwerp in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 18:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. We anticipate a close game, with KV Mechelen securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against Antwerp.
This KV Mechelen vs Antwerp prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
KV Mechelen's Last Match – Union Saint Gilloise vs KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Belgium First Division A setback against Union Saint Gilloise on January 17. In that match, KV Mechelen controlled 58% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Saint Gilloise | 42% | 14 (6) | 1.26 | 51 |
KV Mechelen | 58% | 4 (1) | 0.54 | 36 |
Antwerp's Last Match – FCV Dender EH vs Antwerp
Antwerp will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Belgium First Division A loss against FCV Dender EH on January 18. In that match, Antwerp had 52% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FCV Dender EH | 48% | 4 (1) | 1.16 | 55 |
Antwerp | 52% | 3 (0) | 0.53 | 58 |
KV Mechelen vs Antwerp Stats
Key Stats
| KV Mechelen | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KV Mechelen are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Antwerp average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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