Our KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: 2-1
KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 17:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 21, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge 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 – Standard Liege vs KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Belgium First Division A draw against Standard Liege on September 12. In that match, KV Mechelen saw 46% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 54% | 6 (4) | 1.22 | 63 |
![]() | 46% | 4 (4) | 0.92 | 32 |
Cercle Brugge's Last Match – Cercle Brugge vs Charleroi
Cercle Brugge will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Belgium First Division A defeat at the hands of Charleroi on September 14. In that match, Cercle Brugge had 57% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 57% | 5 (4) | 1.83 | 55 |
![]() | 43% | 9 (5) | 1.32 | 42 |
KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Stats
Key Stats
KV Mechelen | Cercle Brugge | |
---|---|---|
1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KV Mechelen are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cercle Brugge average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
KV Mechelen 18-13
Cercle Brugge 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
KV Mechelen to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.6
Cercle Brugge to win: @2.55
Lineups
KV Mechelen (3-4-2-1) : Nacho Miras, Redouane Halhal, Mory Konate, Gora Diouf, Therence Koudou, Lion Lauberbach, Fredrik Hammar, Moncef Zekri, Mathis Servais, Kerim Mrabti, Benito Raman
Cercle Brugge (4-4-2) : Maxime Delanghe, Gary Magnee, Edgaras Utkus, Christiaan Ravych, Lawrence Agyekum, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Pieter Gerkens, Hannes Van Der Bruggen, Edan Diop, Oumar Diakite, Steve Ngoura