Our KV Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem Prediction: 1-1
KV Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This KV Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem 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 – RAAL La Louviere vs KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Belgium First Division A victory over RAAL La Louviere, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, KV Mechelen had 73% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RAAL La Louviere | 27% | 4 (1) | 0.26 | 33 |
 KV Mechelen | 73% | 4 (3) | 0.64 | 55 |
Zulte-Waregem's Last Match – Zulte-Waregem vs Anderlecht
Zulte-Waregem will look to get back on track following a 2-4 Belgium First Division A loss against Anderlecht on February 22. In that match, Zulte-Waregem controlled 55% of possession and managed 19 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zulte-Waregem | 55% | 19 (7) | 2.73 | 101 |
 Anderlecht | 45% | 6 (6) | 1.68 | 34 |
KV Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem Stats
Key Stats
| KV Mechelen | Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KV Mechelen are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Zulte-Waregem average 1.4 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
KV Mechelen 15-12
Zulte-Waregem 14-20
What are the odds for this match?
KV Mechelen to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.4
Zulte-Waregem to win: @3.1
Lineups
KV Mechelen (3-4-2-1) : Nacho Miras, Redouane Halhal, Mory Konate, Tommy St. Jago, Therence Koudou, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Keano Vanrafelghem, Myron Van Brederode, Bouke Boersma
Zulte-Waregem (3-4-2-1) : Brent Gabriel, Benoit De Jaegere, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Lukas Willen, Benoit Nyssen, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Dirk Asare, Thomas Claes, Emran Soglo, Anosike Ementa, Joseph Opoku