KV Mechelen v Zulte Waregem prediction

Jupiler Pro League · Sun, 27 Dec 2026 18:15 GMT · Achter de Kazerne

Updated 23 Oct 2026, 23:22 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: KV Mechelen · Zulte Waregem · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for KV Mechelen v Zulte Waregem, Jupiler Pro League on Sun, 27 Dec 2026 18:15 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 Zulte Waregem in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday 27 December (kick-off 18:15 UK).

Form and the table

Nine of KV Mechelen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). 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 two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 2.00. KV Mechelen have scored 13 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). KV Mechelen have conceded 20 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs.

10 of Zulte Waregem’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in five of Zulte Waregem’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Zulte Waregem have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.43. Zulte Waregem have scored 12 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Zulte Waregem have conceded 16 goals, the ninth-most of the 18 clubs.

KV Mechelen (11th) and Zulte Waregem (12th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have KV Mechelen the stronger side, 71 rating points above Zulte Waregem (KV Mechelen 1495, Zulte Waregem 1424, after at least 236 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

KV Mechelen are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Zulte Waregem. The most recent meeting, on 28 February 2026, finished KV Mechelen 2–1 Zulte Waregem.

Team news

Predicted KV Mechelen XI (3-4-1-2): O. De Wolf, J. Marsà, K. Corbanie, M. Eerdhuijzen, F. Hammar, T. Koudou, S. Michez, M. Decherf, D. Praet, M. van Brederode, M. Lohunanu-Mbasi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. van Brederode (4.8 per match over 11 appearances, four goals) and F. Hammar (4.5 per match over 11 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 0.9 shots per 90 over 990 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances. F. Hammar averages 0.2 key passes per 90 over 940 minutes, with a key pass in one of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Zulte Waregem XI (4-3-3): B. Gabriel, L. Lemoine, J. Kiilerich, Y. Cappelle, F. Tangala, E. Lofolomo, T. Claes, M. Aké, A. Ementa, T. Hedl, M. Mbaye — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Anosike Ementa (4.9 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and five assists) and Yannick Cappelle (4.6 per match over nine appearances, one assist) have been Zulte Waregem’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Zulte Waregem (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Anosike Ementa averages 0.8 shots per 90 over 874 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. Yannick Cappelle averages 3.3 tackles per 90 over 792 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last nine appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 27 Dec 2026 18:15 GMT · Jupiler Pro League · Achter de Kazerne
Head-to-head (last 6): KV Mechelen 3 · draws 1 · Zulte Waregem 2 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: KV Mechelen 4W 0D 1L · Zulte Waregem 1W 0D 4L

KV Mechelen v Zulte Waregem (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 23 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.13

Goals

against 1.5 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

6.57 / 4.57

Corners

against 5.71 / 6.14 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

3.57 / 4

Shots on target

against 4.14 / 6.57 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

2.29 / 1.71

Cards

against 3.71 / 2.43 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	KV Mechelen for / against	Line	Zulte Waregem for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	6.57 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.57 for · 6.14 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12.14 for · 15.43 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	12.43 for · 14.29 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	3.57 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	4 for · 6.57 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.86 for · 17.14 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	11.71 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	2.29 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1.71 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5

KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen Goalkeeper

KV Mechelen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Nacho Mirás	8	90720 min	232.9 /90	172.1 /90	00 /90
O. De Wolf	3	90270 min	103.3 /90	31 /90	00 /90

KV Mechelen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for KV Mechelen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Nacho Mirás n 8	90	2.9 6/4
O. De Wolf n 8	84.4	2.7 5/4

KV Mechelen Defensive

KV Mechelen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
José Marsà	11	86947 min	191.8 /90	161.5 /90	30.3 /90	424 /90	60.6 /90	00 /90
M. Eerdhuijzen	7	86603 min	121.8 /90	81.2 /90	50.7 /90	365.4 /90	60.9 /90	20.3 /90
Luc Marijnissen	7	86602 min	91.3 /90	40.6 /90	60.9 /90	456.7 /90	81.2 /90	00 /90
K. Corbanie	5	84422 min	81.7 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90	173.6 /90	51.1 /90	10.2 /90
M. Decoene	4	72286 min	51.6 /90	61.9 /90	10.3 /90	154.7 /90	41.3 /90	10.3 /90
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KV Mechelen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for KV Mechelen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. van Brederode n 8	90	0.4 2/1	1.6 5/5	—
José Marsà n 8	86.4	0.7 5/0	0.8 4/2	—
F. Hammar n 8	83.8	2.6 8/5	1.3 6/2	—
T. Koudou n 8	88.9	1.1 7/2	1.3 7/2	—
Dennis Praet n 8	67.1	1 4/2	1.7 4/2	—
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KV Mechelen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for KV Mechelen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. van Brederode n 8	90	1.1 7/2
José Marsà n 8	86.4	1.7 6/4
F. Hammar n 8	83.8	5 8/8
T. Koudou n 8	88.9	0.8 5/1
Dennis Praet n 8	67.1	2.5 6/5
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KV Mechelen Attacking

KV Mechelen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. van Brederode	11	90990 min	40.4 /90	00 /90	100.9 /90	70.6 /90	282.5 /90	151.4 /90
B. Raman	9	50453 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	71.4 /90	30.6 /90	30.6 /90	30.6 /90
Cedric Jan Van Meirvenne	8	51409 min	00 /90	00 /90	40.9 /90	20.4 /90	61.3 /90	102.2 /90
M. Lohunanu-Mbasi	7	66464 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	61.2 /90	00 /90	20.4 /90	30.6 /90
Bouke Boersma	4	78310 min	00 /90	00 /90	51.5 /90	20.6 /90	30.9 /90	00 /90
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KV Mechelen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for KV Mechelen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. van Brederode n 8	90	1 5/3	0.6 4/1
José Marsà n 8	86.4	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
F. Hammar n 8	83.8	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
T. Koudou n 8	88.9	0.5 3/1	0 0/0
Dennis Praet n 8	67.1	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
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KV Mechelen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for KV Mechelen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. van Brederode n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
José Marsà n 8	86.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Hammar n 8	83.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Koudou n 8	88.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
Dennis Praet n 8	67.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Zulte Waregem

Zulte Waregem Goalkeeper

Zulte Waregem — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Louis Bostyn	7	84585 min	213.2 /90	50.8 /90	00 /90
Brent Gabriel	4	79315 min	174.9 /90	113.1 /90	00 /90

Zulte Waregem — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Zulte Waregem before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Louis Bostyn n 8	84.4	3.2 8/6
Brent Gabriel n 8	84.4	3.9 7/6

Zulte Waregem Defensive

Zulte Waregem — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Jakob Kiilerich	10	90900 min	70.7 /90	111.1 /90	60.6 /90	303 /90	50.5 /90	00 /90
Laurent Lemoine	10	90900 min	151.5 /90	181.8 /90	131.3 /90	383.8 /90	131.3 /90	20.2 /90
Yannick Cappelle	9	88792 min	293.3 /90	161.8 /90	30.3 /90	475.3 /90	60.7 /90	00 /90
F. Tangala	7	61427 min	143 /90	71.5 /90	20.4 /90	224.6 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90
S. Diakité	3	61182 min	31.5 /90	31.5 /90	21 /90	94.5 /90	42 /90	00 /90
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Zulte Waregem — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Zulte Waregem before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Laurent Lemoine n 8	90	1 5/2	1.3 5/3	—
Jakob Kiilerich n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0	—
Enrique Lofolomo n 8	88.5	1 6/2	1.1 6/2	—
Anosike Ementa n 8	86.9	2.6 7/6	3.4 8/7	—
Marley Aké n 8	81.8	0.1 1/0	2.1 8/3	—
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Zulte Waregem — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Zulte Waregem before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Laurent Lemoine n 8	90	1.3 6/1
Jakob Kiilerich n 8	90	0.8 4/2
Enrique Lofolomo n 8	88.5	2.9 8/7
Anosike Ementa n 8	86.9	0.5 4/0
Marley Aké n 8	81.8	1.1 6/2
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Zulte Waregem Attacking

Zulte Waregem — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Anosike Ementa	10	87874 min	10.1 /90	50.5 /90	80.8 /90	60.6 /90	222.3 /90	111.1 /90
Tobias Hedl	9	62559 min	40.6 /90	20.3 /90	101.6 /90	91.4 /90	81.3 /90	61 /90
M. Mbaye	6	41245 min	00 /90	10.4 /90	51.8 /90	20.7 /90	20.7 /90	31.1 /90
N. Mituljikić	4	2287 min	00 /90	00 /90	11 /90	00 /90	00 /90	22.1 /90
Enrique Lofolomo	10	89888 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.1 /90	00 /90	30.3 /90	20.2 /90
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Zulte Waregem — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Zulte Waregem before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Laurent Lemoine n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.3 2/0
Jakob Kiilerich n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0
Enrique Lofolomo n 8	88.5	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
Anosike Ementa n 8	86.9	0.6 5/0	0.6 5/0
Marley Aké n 8	81.8	1.4 5/2	0.3 2/0
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Zulte Waregem — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Zulte Waregem before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Laurent Lemoine n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jakob Kiilerich n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Enrique Lofolomo n 8	88.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
Anosike Ementa n 8	86.9	0.1 1/0	0.5 3/1
Marley Aké n 8	81.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

KV MechelenWWWWL

Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Zulte WaregemLLWLL

Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1 scored / 2.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

KV Mechelen 3 · 1 draw · Zulte Waregem 2 · 3 goals/game

2026-02-28 KV Mechelen 2–1 Zulte Waregem
2023-02-28 KV Mechelen 1–0 Zulte Waregem
2023-02-02 Zulte Waregem 1–2 KV Mechelen
2023-01-08 Zulte Waregem 2–0 KV Mechelen
2022-11-05 KV Mechelen 2–2 Zulte Waregem
2021-12-18 Zulte Waregem 3–2 KV Mechelen

League standing · 2026/27

KV Mechelen#11 pos12 pts11 pl-7 GD

Zulte Waregem#12 pos11 pts10 pl-4 GD

Goals per game

KV Mechelen scored1.18

Zulte Waregem scored1.2

KV Mechelen conceded1.82

Zulte Waregem conceded1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and Zulte Waregem?: In their last 6 meetings, KV Mechelen won 3, Zulte Waregem won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of KV Mechelen and Zulte Waregem?: Recent form — KV Mechelen 4W 0D 1L; Zulte Waregem 1W 0D 4L.

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