Kortrijk v KV Mechelen prediction
Team pages: Kortrijk · KV Mechelen · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Away the free pick for Kortrijk v KV Mechelen, Jupiler Pro League on Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:45 BST.
The match
Kortrijk host KV Mechelen in the Jupiler Pro League on Friday 23 October (kick-off 19:45 UK); the model’s free pick is Kortrijk or KV Mechelen (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Kortrijk have scored two goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
Nine of Kortrijk’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in six of Kortrijk’s last 15 results (40%). At home, Kortrijk have four wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches — 1.71 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.43. Kortrijk have conceded 18 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
10 of KV Mechelen’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of KV Mechelen’s last 15 results (47%). Away from home, KV Mechelen have no wins, three draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches — 0.38 points per game, scoring 0.63 and conceding 2.50. KV Mechelen have scored nine goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). KV Mechelen have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Kortrijk (17th) and KV Mechelen (14th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have KV Mechelen the stronger side, 104 rating points above Kortrijk (KV Mechelen 1433, Kortrijk 1329, after at least 273 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 29 November 2024, finished Kortrijk 3–1 KV Mechelen.
Team news
Predicted Kortrijk XI (3-4-2-1): M. Ilić, G. Ruyssen, H. Murray-Campbell, J. Ndjeungoue, B. Dejaegere, S. Campbell, B. Lambert, J. Roche, N. Mehssatou, M. Anderson, T. Ambrose — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, B. Dejaegere (3.7 per match over eight appearances) and Jamie Roche (3.6 per match over four appearances, one goal) have been Kortrijk’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Kortrijk (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Dejaegere averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 628 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last eight appearances. Jamie Roche averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 624 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last eight appearances.
Predicted KV Mechelen XI (3-4-2-1): N. Mirás, J. Marsà, L. Marijnissen, M. Eerdhuijzen, F. Hammar, T. Koudou, D. Praet, S. Michez, B. Bafdili, D. Salifou, M. van Brederode — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. van Brederode (4.8 per match over eight appearances, three goals) and F. Hammar (4.1 per match over eight appearances) have been KV Mechelen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for KV Mechelen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. van Brederode averages 0.6 shots per 90 over 720 minutes, with a shot in three of the last eight appearances. F. Hammar averages 0.3 key passes per 90 over 672 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Jupiler Pro League · Guldensporen Stadion
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Kortrijk 1 · draws 0 · KV Mechelen 5 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Kortrijk 1W 1D 3L · KV Mechelen 1W 2D 2L
Kortrijk v KV Mechelen (Jupiler Pro League): TACTIX’s calibrated model has priced this fixture across 246 markets — the full record, losers included, is published live (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 11 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Kortrijk for / against | Line | KV Mechelen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.86 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.57 for · 13.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.38 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.57 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.29 for · 10.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.25 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.57 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Kortrijk
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Philips n 4 | 30.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | — |
| B. Dejaegere n 8 | 78.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | — |
| B. Vroninks n 8 | 52.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | — |
| B. Adinany n 8 | 51.9 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Jamie Roche n 8 | 78 | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Koyalipou n 8 | 65.6 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| S. Campbell n 8 | 64.1 | 3 | 0.9 |
| J. Van Landschoot n 8 | 35.1 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| B. Adinany n 8 | 51.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| R. Štorman n 3 | 47 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Adinany n 8 | 51.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| M. Anderson n 8 | 85.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| S. Campbell n 8 | 64.1 | 0.2 | 0 |
| B. Lambert n 8 | 63 | 0.2 | 0 |
| S. Podgoreanu n 8 | 47.3 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Anderson n 8 | 85.4 | 3.6 |
| B. Dejaegere n 8 | 78.5 | 3.3 |
| B. Vroninks n 8 | 52.9 | 3 |
| J. Ndjeungoue n 8 | 69.1 | 2.8 |
| Jamie Roche n 8 | 78 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Ilić n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| P. Gunnarsson n 8 | 81.6 | 2.8 |
KV Mechelen
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Hammar n 8 | 84 | 2.4 | 1.3 | — |
| S. Michez n 8 | 47.1 | 2.1 | 2.6 | — |
| Marco Decherf n 8 | 42.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 | — |
| M. Lohunanu-Mbasi n 7 | 38.7 | 2 | 3.3 | — |
| M. Zekri n 8 | 45.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeshina Ayodele n 4 | 27.3 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| B. Antonio n 8 | 23.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| K. Van Rafelghem n 8 | 33.9 | 2 | 0.3 |
| Marco Decherf n 8 | 42.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| B. Raman n 8 | 40.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Decherf n 8 | 42.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Adeshina Ayodele n 4 | 27.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| M. van Brederode n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0 |
| B. Bafdili n 8 | 31.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| B. Raman n 8 | 40.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Hammar n 8 | 84 | 4.6 |
| Cedric Jan Van Meirvenne n 8 | 43.9 | 3.3 |
| Dennis Praet n 8 | 73.5 | 2.9 |
| D. Salifou n 8 | 53.4 | 2.7 |
| S. Michez n 8 | 47.1 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Nacho Mirás n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Kortrijk v KV Mechelen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-11-29 Kortrijk 3–1 KV Mechelen
- 2024-10-20 KV Mechelen 3–0 Kortrijk
- 2024-02-24 KV Mechelen 3–0 Kortrijk
- 2023-11-26 Kortrijk 0–3 KV Mechelen
- 2023-01-21 KV Mechelen 3–2 Kortrijk
- 2023-01-11 Kortrijk 0–1 KV Mechelen
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Kortrijk v KV Mechelen?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Kortrijk v KV Mechelen is Home or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Kortrijk and KV Mechelen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Kortrijk won 1, KV Mechelen won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Kortrijk and KV Mechelen?
- Recent form — Kortrijk 1W 1D 3L; KV Mechelen 1W 2D 2L.
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