KV Mechelen 2-1 Zulte Waregem
Updated
KV Mechelen won: KV Mechelen 2-1 Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League (Round 27) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at Achter De Kazerne, Mechelen (Malines). KV Mechelen goals: Redouane Halhal 7', Benito Raman 90'+5. Zulte Waregem goals: Jeppe Erenbjerg 71'. Expected goals: 1.09-1.99. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Nacho Miras (8.8).
Match report
KV Mechelen beat Zulte Waregem 2-1
KV Mechelen squeezed past Zulte Waregem 2-1 at Achter De Kazerne on Saturday 28 February in the Belgian Pro League.
Redouane Halhal put KV Mechelen ahead on 7' (1-0), Jeppe Erenbjerg levelled for Zulte Waregem on 71' (1-1) and Benito Raman restored KV Mechelen's lead on 90+5' (2-1).
Benito Raman's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
KV Mechelen had 40% of the ball, shots were 5-16 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.09-1.99. Zulte Waregem created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Nacho Miras (KV Mechelen) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 14,034. Referee: Jasper Vergoote.
Match stats
| KV Mechelen | Zulte Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.09 | 1.99 |
| Total shots | 5 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 34 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 243 (74%) | 401 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Total shots | 5 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 10 |
Lineups
KV Mechelen (3-4-1-2): Nacho Miras, Redouane Halhal, Mory Konaté, Tommy St. Jago, Thérence Koudou, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Myron van Brederode, Keano Vanrafelghem, Bouke Boersma
Zulte Waregem (3-5-2): Brent Gabriel, Benoit de Jaegere, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Lukas Willen, Benoit Nyssen, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Dirk Asare, Thomas Claes, Emran Soglo, Anosike Ementa, Joseph Opoku
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Redouane Halhal (KV Mechelen)
- 60' · Yellow card · Benoit Nyssen (Zulte Waregem)
- 64' · Substitution · Jose Marsa for Keano Vanrafelghem (KV Mechelen)
- 64' · Substitution · Bill Antonio for Thérence Koudou (KV Mechelen)
- 67' · Substitution · Marley Aké for Benoit Nyssen (Zulte Waregem)
- 71' · Goal · Jeppe Erenbjerg (Zulte Waregem)
- 77' · Yellow card · Bouke Boersma (KV Mechelen)
- 85' · Substitution · Benito Raman for Myron van Brederode (KV Mechelen)
- 85' · Substitution · Dikeni Salifou for Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen)
- 88' · Yellow card · Jeppe Erenbjerg (Zulte Waregem)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Benito Raman (KV Mechelen)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 1995: KV Mechelen 11, draws 10, Zulte Waregem 13.
Questions
Who won KV Mechelen vs Zulte Waregem?
KV Mechelen won, 2-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is KV Mechelen vs Zulte Waregem?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC at Achter De Kazerne, Mechelen (Malines), Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and Zulte Waregem?
In 34 league meetings since 1995: KV Mechelen 11 wins, 10 draws, Zulte Waregem 13 wins (goals 49-56).