KV Mechelen 2–3 KRC Genk
Expected and what happened
- Expected xG
- 1.5 – 1.3
- Actual xG
- 1.7 – 3.1
- Goals
- 2 – 3
Footybot made KV Mechelen favourites at 42%.
KRC Genk won and made the better chances: 3.1 xG to 1.7.
Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Myron Van Brederode, 59.1 in 84′.
Well above their usual level: Myron Van Brederode +15.8, Aaron Bibout +11.4.
Well below it: José Marsà −20.4, Junya Ito −16.7, Nacho Miras −14.3.
Going in
Each side's last five results before this match.
KV Mechelen
| 8 Feb 2026 | W 2–0 | v Royal Antwerp FC |
| 1 Feb 2026 | D 2–2 | at Oud-Heverlee Leuven |
| 25 Jan 2026 | D 1–1 | v KVC Westerlo |
| 17 Jan 2026 | L 0–1 | at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise |
| 27 Dec 2025 | D 1–1 | v FCV Dender |
KRC Genk
| 8 Feb 2026 | W 2–0 | v RSC Anderlecht |
| 1 Feb 2026 | W 2–1 | at FCV Dender |
| 29 Jan 2026 | W 2–1 | v Malmö FF |
| 25 Jan 2026 | D 1–1 | v Cercle Brugge |
| 22 Jan 2026 | W 2–0 | at FC Utrecht |
Head to head
| 23 Nov 2025 | KRC Genk 0–1 KV Mechelen |
KV Mechelen
| Player | Min | Score | vs usual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Kireev | 10 | 67.4 | – |
| Bill Antonio | 23 | 61.7 | – |
| Myron Van Brederode | 84 | 59.1 | +15.8 |
| Benito Raman | 10 | 56.3 | – |
| Kerim Mrabti | 90 | 55.1 | +6.7 |
| Tommy St Jago | 90 | 50.8 | +5.7 |
| Redouane Halhal | 90 | 50.0 | +1.8 |
| Fredrik Hammar | 90 | 44.6 | −1.2 |
| Nacho Miras | 90 | 42.0 | −14.3 |
| Mathis Servais | 80 | 38.0 | −7.3 |
| Bouke Boersma | 90 | 37.9 | – |
| Thérence Koudou | 90 | 34.2 | −7.4 |
| Keano Vanrafelghem | 67 | 34.1 | – |
| José Marsà | 90 | 19.4 | −20.4 |
KRC Genk
| Player | Min | Score | vs usual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Bibout | 80 | 53.6 | +11.4 |
| Bryan Heynen | 90 | 53.3 | +7.5 |
| Tobias Lawal | 90 | 50.4 | −3.2 |
| Matte Smets | 90 | 50.2 | +3.3 |
| Daan Heymans | 90 | 49.2 | −2.0 |
| Joris Kayembe | 90 | 47.2 | −3.5 |
| Jarne Steuckers | 28 | 46.6 | – |
| Mujaid Sadick | 90 | 46.5 | +2.3 |
| Konstantinos Karetsas | 90 | 46.5 | −1.6 |
| Yaimar Medina | 62 | 41.3 | +5.8 |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | 90 | 37.7 | −6.0 |
| Yira Collins Sor | 28 | 34.9 | – |
| Junya Ito | 62 | 32.4 | −16.7 |
| Robin Mirisola | 10 | 24.2 | – |