Pro League 25/26 · 19 Oct 2025

FCV Dender 1–3 KV Mechelen

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Sep 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made KV Mechelen favourites at 44%.

KV Mechelen won although FCV Dender made the better chances (3.3 xG to 1.1): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Nacho Miras, 58.4 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Mory Konate +12.7, Bruny Nsimba +8.2.

Well below it: Redouane Halhal −16.2, Kobe Cools −12.0, Mathis Servais −8.4.

Each side's last five results before this match.

5 Oct 2025	L 1–2	at KRC Genk Pro League
28 Sep 2025	D 0–0	v RAAL La Louvière Pro League
19 Sep 2025	L 0–3	at KAA Gent Pro League
13 Sep 2025	L 0–1	v Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Pro League
30 Aug 2025	L 1–3	at RC Sporting Charleroi Pro League

4 Oct 2025	L 1–3	v Sint-Truidense VV Pro League
28 Sep 2025	W 2–0	at RC Sporting Charleroi Pro League
21 Sep 2025	D 0–0	v Cercle Brugge Pro League
12 Sep 2025	D 1–1	at Standard Liège Pro League
30 Aug 2025	W 3–2	v RAAL La Louvière Pro League

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	xG	Score	vs usual
Nail Moutha-Sebtaoui Midfielder	18	0	–	56.4	–
Bruny Nsimba Forward	90	1	1.22	49.3	+8.2
Benjamin Fredrick Defender	18	0	0.11	49.0	–
David Hrnčár Midfielder	31	0	0.25	43.5	–
Luc Marijnissen Defender	90	0	0.06	42.2	−4.0
Ragnar Oratmangoen Forward	15	0	–	42.0	–
Roman Kvet Midfielder	90	0	0.83	40.8	−0.4
Luc De Fougerolles Defender	72	0	–	39.0	−6.1
Mohamed Berte Forward	59	0	0.21	36.7	–
Noah Mbamba Midfielder	90	0	0.02	36.3	−5.6
Guillaume Dietsch Goalkeeper	90	0	–	35.9	–
Nathan Rodes Midfielder	72	0	0.10	35.3	−2.8
Kobe Cools Defender	83	0	0.15	35.2	−12.0
Jordan Attah Kadiri Forward	31	0	–	30.9	–
Fabio Ferraro Defender	90	0	0.18	30.6	−8.0
Junior Marsoni Sambu Mansoni Defender	59	0	0.12	27.5	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Nacho Miras Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	58.4	−2.4
Mory Konate Defender	90	1	0	0.05	57.0	+12.7
Myron Van Brederode Forward	83	1	0	0.10	51.0	–
Lion Lauberbach Forward	90	1	0	0.83	44.8	−1.4
Gora Diouf Defender	15	0	0	0.05	43.1	–
Kerim Mrabti Forward	34	0	0	–	41.0	–
Thérence Koudou Midfielder	83	0	0	–	39.8	−2.8
Dikeni Salifou Midfielder	56	0	0	–	39.1	–
Fredrik Hammar Midfielder	90	0	0	0.05	38.5	−6.1
Mathis Servais Midfielder	90	0	0	–	37.6	−8.4
José Marsà Defender	90	0	1	0.03	34.3	+0.4
Moncef Zekri Midfielder	75	0	0	–	34.1	−5.1
Benito Raman Forward	15	0	0	–	34.0	–
Redouane Halhal Defender	90	0	0	–	31.0	−16.2
Bill Antonio Forward	15	0	0	–	20.6	–