KVC Westerlo 0-1 KV Mechelen
Updated
KV Mechelen won: KVC Westerlo 0-1 KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League (Round 3) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at Het Kuipje, Westerlo. KV Mechelen goals: Benito Raman 84'. Expected goals: 1.61-0.85. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Bilal Bafdili (7.8).
Match report
KV Mechelen beat KVC Westerlo 1-0
KV Mechelen squeezed past KVC Westerlo 1-0 away from home at Het Kuipje on Saturday 9 August in the Belgian Pro League.
Benito Raman put KV Mechelen ahead on 84' (0-1).
KVC Westerlo had 47% of the ball, shots were 18-5 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.61-0.85. KVC Westerlo created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Bilal Bafdili (KV Mechelen) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,509. Referee: Michiel Allaerts.
Match stats
| KVC Westerlo | KV Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.61 | 0.85 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 19 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 311 (82%) | 358 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
KVC Westerlo (4-2-3-1): Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Emin Bayram, Roman Neustädter, Tuur Rommens, Dogucan Haspolat, Thomas Van den Keybus, Griffin Yow, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcocer, Nacho Ferri
KV Mechelen (3-1-4-2): Ortwin de Wolf, Redouane Halhal, Jose Marsa, Rafik Belghali, Rob Schoofs, Patrick Pflucke, Fredrik Hammar, Kerim Mrabti, Moncef Zekri, Bilal Bafdili, Lion Lauberbach
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Redouane Halhal (KV Mechelen)
- 24' · Yellow card · Nacho Ferri (KVC Westerlo)
- 46' · Substitution · Amando Lapage for Roman Neustädter (KVC Westerlo)
- 46' · Substitution · Adedire Awokoya Mebude for Griffin Yow (KVC Westerlo)
- 58' · Substitution · Bill Antonio for Moncef Zekri (KV Mechelen)
- 59' · Substitution · Benito Raman for Kerim Mrabti (KV Mechelen)
- 59' · Substitution · Tommy St. Jago for Rafik Belghali (KV Mechelen)
- 69' · Substitution · Ian Struyf for Patrick Pflucke (KV Mechelen)
- 71' · Substitution · Matija Frigan for Nacho Ferri (KVC Westerlo)
- 71' · Substitution · Antonio Cordero for Josimar Alcocer (KVC Westerlo)
- 79' · Substitution · Halil Ozdemir for Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen)
- 84' · Goal · Benito Raman (KV Mechelen)
- 86' · Substitution · Kyan Vaesen for Isa Sakamoto (KVC Westerlo)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 1999: KVC Westerlo 12, draws 9, KV Mechelen 14.
Questions
Who won KVC Westerlo vs KV Mechelen?
KV Mechelen won, 0-1 (Belgian Pro League) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is KVC Westerlo vs KV Mechelen?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 16:15 UTC at Het Kuipje, Westerlo, Belgian Pro League.
What is the head-to-head record between KVC Westerlo and KV Mechelen?
In 35 league meetings since 1999: KVC Westerlo 12 wins, 9 draws, KV Mechelen 14 wins (goals 64-56).