KV Mechelen v Union St. Gilloise prediction

Jupiler Pro League · · Achter de Kazerne

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TACTIX’s free model pick for KV Mechelen v Union St. Gilloise, Jupiler Pro League on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

KV Mechelen host Union St. Gilloise in the Jupiler Pro League on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Union St. Gilloise have scored 22 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Union St. Gilloise have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of KV Mechelen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of KV Mechelen’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, KV Mechelen have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 2.25. 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.

10 of Union St. Gilloise’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of Union St. Gilloise’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Union St. Gilloise have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.29 points per game, scoring 2.57 and conceding 0.86. Union St. Gilloise have conceded four goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

KV Mechelen are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Union St. Gilloise are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions. KV Mechelen (14th) and Union St. Gilloise (fourth) are 14 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Union St. Gilloise the stronger side, 530 rating points above KV Mechelen (Union St. Gilloise 1963, KV Mechelen 1433, after at least 207 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Union St. Gilloise are unbeaten in the last four meetings with KV Mechelen. The most recent meeting, on 10 May 2026, finished Union St. Gilloise 3–0 KV Mechelen.

Team news

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.

Predicted Union St. Gilloise XI (3-4-1-2): H. Koffi, M. Sylla, K. Mac Allister, O. Kričfaluši, K. Van de Perre, L. Patris, G. Carvalho, A. Zorgane, R. Schoofs, B. Zeneli, M. Biondic — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Massiré Sylla (5.4 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) and Kevin Mac Allister (5.3 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been Union St. Gilloise’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Union St. Gilloise (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Massiré Sylla averages 3.3 tackles per 90 over 929 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances. Kevin Mac Allister averages 3.8 tackles per 90 over 638 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last seven 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 · Achter de Kazerne
  • Head-to-head (last 6): KV Mechelen 1 · draws 2 · Union St. Gilloise 3 · 1.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: KV Mechelen 2W 1D 2L · Union St. Gilloise 3W 2D 0L

KV Mechelen v Union St. Gilloise (Jupiler Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.75 / 2.63
Goals
against 2 / 0.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.14 / 4.86
Corners
against 4.29 / 3.43 · 4 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.29 / 8
Shots on target
against 4.57 / 2.86 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 1.86
Cards
against 2.43 / 2.29 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameKV Mechelen for / againstLineUnion St. Gilloise for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 2 against n 8
2.5standard
2.63 for · 0.5 against n 8
Corners won
5.14 for · 4.29 against n 7
9.5standard
4.86 for · 3.43 against n 7
Shots
12.29 for · 14.57 against n 7
19.5standard
19.14 for · 11.14 against n 7
Shots on target
3.29 for · 4.57 against n 7
8.5standard
8 for · 2.86 against n 7
Fouls committed
12.43 for · 14.29 against n 7
21.5standard
12.29 for · 11.71 against n 7
Cards shown
1.71 for · 2.43 against n 7
3.5standard
1.86 for · 2.29 against n 7
KV Mechelen
KV Mechelen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
F. Hammar n 884
2.47/4
1.36/2
—
S. Michez n 847.1
2.13/2
2.65/4
—
Marco Decherf n 842.5
2.15/2
0.31/0
—
M. Lohunanu-Mbasi n 738.7
24/2
3.36/3
—
K. Corbanie n 832.9
1.74/1
12/1
—
KV Mechelen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Adeshina Ayodele n 427.3
4.13/1
3.32/1
B. Antonio n 823.8
2.45/0
0.92/0
K. Van Rafelghem n 833.9
24/1
0.31/0
Marco Decherf n 842.5
1.63/2
0.83/0
B. Raman n 840.1
1.44/1
0.82/1
KV Mechelen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Marco Decherf n 842.5
0.31/0
0.52/0
Adeshina Ayodele n 427.3
0.81/0
00/0
M. van Brederode n 890
0.42/1
00/0
B. Bafdili n 831.3
00/0
0.41/0
B. Raman n 840.1
0.31/0
00/0
KV Mechelen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Hammar n 884
4.67/7
Cedric Jan Van Meirvenne n 843.9
3.35/3
Dennis Praet n 873.5
2.98/7
D. Salifou n 853.4
2.76/3
S. Michez n 847.1
2.65/3
KV Mechelen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Nacho Mirás n 890
2.96/4
Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
I. Hurtevent n 417.5
3.92/1
00/0
—
N. Chibani n 438
32/1
1.22/0
—
R. Florucz n 828.3
2.42/2
0.82/0
—
N. Havenaar n 860.6
2.25/4
0.95/0
—
Ilan Hurtevent n 835.6
2.25/2
2.53/1
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Union St. Gilloise — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
I. Hurtevent n 417.5
5.12/1
3.92/1
R. Florucz n 828.3
4.45/4
23/1
Ilan Hurtevent n 835.6
3.85/3
2.25/2
K. Rodríguez n 835.4
3.55/3
1.63/1
Dylan Aquino n 847.9
3.16/4
0.72/1
Union St. Gilloise — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
I. Hurtevent n 417.5
1.31/0
1.31/0
Ilan Hurtevent n 835.6
0.93/0
0.31/0
R. Florucz n 828.3
1.22/1
00/0
Mateo Biondic n 879.3
0.43/0
0.62/2
A. Ait El Hadj n 860.8
0.42/0
0.42/0
Union St. Gilloise — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Mac Allister n 887.8
48/8
M. Sylla n 889.9
3.87/6
O. Kričfaluši n 867.5
3.76/6
N. Chibani n 438
3.62/2
L. Patris n 882
3.28/8
Union St. Gilloise — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
H. Koffi n 890
24/3

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind KV Mechelen v Union St. Gilloise — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
KV MechelenLLDWW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Union St. GilloiseWWDDW
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
KV Mechelen 1 · 2 draws · Union St. Gilloise 3 · 1.67 goals/game
  • 2026-05-10 Union St. Gilloise 3–0 KV Mechelen
  • 2026-04-12 KV Mechelen 0–1 Union St. Gilloise
  • 2026-01-17 Union St. Gilloise 1–0 KV Mechelen
  • 2025-11-09 KV Mechelen 1–1 Union St. Gilloise
  • 2025-02-16 Union St. Gilloise 0–1 KV Mechelen
  • 2024-11-02 KV Mechelen 1–1 Union St. Gilloise
League standing · 2026/27
KV Mechelen#14 pos6 pts8 pl-8 GD
Union St. Gilloise#4 pos20 pts8 pl+18 GD
Goals per game
KV Mechelen scored1.13
Union St. Gilloise scored2.75
KV Mechelen conceded2.13
Union St. Gilloise conceded0.5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and Union St. Gilloise?
In their last 6 meetings, KV Mechelen won 1, Union St. Gilloise won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of KV Mechelen and Union St. Gilloise?
Recent form — KV Mechelen 2W 1D 2L; Union St. Gilloise 3W 2D 0L.

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