KV Mechelen 2-3 KRC Genk
Updated
KRC Genk won: KV Mechelen 2-3 KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League (Round 25) on Fri, 13 Feb 2026 at Achter De Kazerne, Mechelen (Malines). KV Mechelen goals: Myron van Brederode 19', Kerim Mrabti 49'. KRC Genk goals: Aaron Bibout 26', Bryan Heynen 61', Daan Heymans 76' (pen). Expected goals: 1.50-3.03. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Myron van Brederode (8.7).
Match report
KRC Genk beat KV Mechelen 3-2
KRC Genk came from behind to beat KV Mechelen 3-2 away from home at Achter De Kazerne on Friday 13 February in the Belgian Pro League.
Myron van Brederode put KV Mechelen ahead on 19' (1-0), Aaron Bibout levelled for KRC Genk on 26' (1-1), Kerim Mrabti restored KV Mechelen's lead on 49' (2-1), Bryan Heynen levelled for KRC Genk on 61' (2-2) and Daan Heymans restored KRC Genk's lead from the penalty spot on 76' (2-3).
KV Mechelen had 43% of the ball, shots were 13-12 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.50-3.03. KRC Genk were the better side on chances, too.
Myron van Brederode (KV Mechelen) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 13,769. Referee: Jan Boterberg.
Match stats
| KV Mechelen | KRC Genk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.50 | 3.03 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 31 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 292 (80%) | 414 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
KV Mechelen (3-4-3): Nacho Miras, Tommy St. Jago, Redouane Halhal, Jose Marsa, Thérence Koudou, Kerim Mrabti, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Keano Vanrafelghem, Bouke Boersma, Myron van Brederode
KRC Genk (3-4-3): Tobias Lawal, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Daan Heymans, Bryan Heynen, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Aaron Bibout, Junya Ito
Key events
- 10' · Yellow card · Fredrik Hammar (KV Mechelen)
- 19' · Goal · Myron van Brederode (KV Mechelen)
- 26' · Goal · Aaron Bibout (KRC Genk)
- 30' · Yellow card · Junya Ito (KRC Genk)
- 49' · Goal · Kerim Mrabti (KV Mechelen)
- 61' · Goal · Bryan Heynen (KRC Genk)
- 62' · Substitution · Jarne Steuckers for Yaimar Medina (KRC Genk)
- 62' · Substitution · Collins Sor for Junya Ito (KRC Genk)
- 67' · Substitution · Bill Antonio for Keano Vanrafelghem (KV Mechelen)
- 71' · Yellow card · Bryan Heynen (KRC Genk)
- 74' · Yellow card · Redouane Halhal (KV Mechelen)
- 76' · Goal · Daan Heymans (KRC Genk)
- 79' · Substitution · Robin Mirisola for Aaron Bibout (KRC Genk)
- 80' · Substitution · Benito Raman for Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen)
- 80' · Yellow card · Robin Mirisola (KRC Genk)
- 83' · Substitution · Maxim Kireev for Myron van Brederode (KV Mechelen)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 1996: KV Mechelen 12, draws 10, KRC Genk 21.
Questions
Who won KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
KRC Genk won, 2-3 (Belgian Pro League) on Fri, 13 Feb 2026.
When and where is KV Mechelen vs KRC Genk?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Achter De Kazerne, Mechelen (Malines), Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KV Mechelen and KRC Genk?
In 43 league meetings since 1996: KV Mechelen 12 wins, 10 draws, KRC Genk 21 wins (goals 50-80).