Mechelen vs Club Brugge Prediction 01.08.2025 | Jupiler Pro League
KV Mechelen
1 - 0
Half time: 1 - 0
Full time: 1 - 0
Kick off:
Date:
Club Brugge
1
4.58
X
4.14
2
1.75
Contents
- Competition: Belgium - Jupiler Pro League
- Date: Friday, 1st, August 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne (Mechelen)
Club Brugge will be hoping to make it two wins from two when they visit KV Mechelen at the AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne in Friday’s Jupiler Pro League clash.
Although the new campaign has only just kicked off, both sides will be eager to build early momentum, especially the visitors from Brugge who are determined to reclaim their place at the summit of Belgian football after narrowly missing out on the title to Royale Union SG last season.
KV Mechelen vs Club Brugge Head to Head (H2H) stats
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KV Mechelen
1 : 2
Club Brugge
Pro League
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Club Brugge
1 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
0 : 0
Club Brugge
Pro League
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Club Brugge
1 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
0 : 3
Club Brugge
Pro League
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Club Brugge
3 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
Friday's clash will mark the 104th meeting between the two sides, with Club Brugge holding an impressive record of 61 victories. Moreover, Blauw-Zwart are unbeaten in their last seven H2H encounters with KV Mechelen, winning four of those.
KV Mechelen team overview
KV Mechelen, who earned the nickname “draw kings” after finishing four of their last five games in a tie last season, picked up right where they left off with a 1-1 draw against Waregem to start the 2025–26 JPL campaign.
Centre-back Tommy St. Jago is still dealing with Achilles issues and has yet to make an appearance this season, while young striker Keano Vanrafelghem remains sidelined for undisclosed reasons.
Although disappointed to drop points with a 9th-minute injury time goal against them, boss Frederic Vanderbiest remains loyal to his starting eleven for Friday’s demanding test.
Last matches of KV Mechelen
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Zulte Waregem
1 : 1
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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Ajax
3 : 2
KV Mechelen
Club Friendlies 1
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KV Mechelen
5 : 2
Go Ahead Eagles
Club Friendlies
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KV Mechelen
1 : 0
La Louvière
Club Friendlies
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Dender
2 : 2
KV Mechelen
Pro League
KV Mechelen lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ortwin De Wolf
Defenders
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3
José Marsà
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2
Redouane Halhal
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17
Rafik Belghali
Midfielders
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23
Moncef Zekri
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16
Rob Schoofs
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6
Fredrik Hammar
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77
Patrick Pflücke
Forwards
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19
Kerim Mrabti
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11
Nikola Storm
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20
Lion Lauberbach
Club Brugge team overview
Meanwhile, Club Brugge have kicked off their 2025-26 campaign in dream fashion, clinching the Super Cup before opening their JPL season with a strong 2-1 win over Genk, and they’ll be eager to keep this momentum going.
Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez experienced mixed emotions on matchday one, first helping his team level the score against Genk before receiving a straight red card late in the game that will sideline him for at least two matches.
Key midfielder Raphael Onyedika will need to undergo some fitness tests before receiving the medical team’s approval, after being forced off in the 90th minute last week due to an apparent injury.
Last matches of Club Brugge
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Club Brugge
2 : 1
Genk
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
1 : 2
Club Brugge
Super Cup
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Club Brugge
3 : 0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Club Friendlies 3
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Club Brugge
1 : 1
Raków Częstochowa
Club Friendlies
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Club Brugge
1 : 1
Raków Częstochowa
Club Friendlies 3
Club Brugge lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Simon Mignolet
Defenders
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65
Joaquin Seys
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44
Brandon Mechele
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2
Zaid Romero
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58
Jorne Spileers
Midfielders
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20
Hans Vanaken
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21
Michal Skoras
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6
Ludovit Reis
Forwards
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8
Christos Tzolis
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17
Romeo Vermant
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10
Hugo Vetlesen
Prediction
Although KV Mechelen shouldn't be underestimated, especially given their recent reputation as a stubborn unit with five draws from their last six Jupiler Pro League appearances including a gritty 1-1 opener against Waregem, their forward line continues to lack sharpness and cutting edge when tested by stronger sides in the Belgian top flight. In recent times, De Kakkers have found little joy playing in front of their own fans, having been unable to beat anyone in four straight home fixtures and that is unlikely to improve in Friday's battle considering they have come up empty-handed in six of their last seven clashes with Club Brugge.
Riding high after clinching the Belgian Super Cup in dramatic fashion against Royale Union SG and following it up with an equally gritty 2-1 win over Genk in their league curtain-raiser, Nicky Hayen's side embark on their maiden away day of the Jupiler Pro League season carrying a wave of confidence and looking to maintain their early surge. Club Brugge have showcased impressive consistency on their recent competitive travels, stringing together six wins from their last seven away days, so even if Mechelen manage to hold firm early on, the visitors’ superior firepower and tactical discipline are expected to shine through as the contest progresses and helm them achieve a third success from three.
Three Reasons we expect Club Brugge to Win
- KV Mechelen have gone winless in four consecutive home matches (D3 L1).
- Club Brugge have achieved six successes in their last seven competitive away trips.
- Club Brugge have remained unbeaten in seven consecutive head-to-heads against Mechelen, winning four of those.
Main prediction KV Mechelen - Club Brugge
Club Brugge to win
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.85
KV Mechelen vs Club Brugge standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderlecht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Sint-Truiden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Standard Liège | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Club Brugge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | OH Leuven | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Sporting Charleroi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Mechelen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Zulte-Waregem | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Antwerp | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Cercle Brugge | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Dender | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Genk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 15 | La Louvière | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Westerlo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 0 |