Mechelen vs Anderlecht Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Mechelen welcome Anderlecht to Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne on 18 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Belgium First Division A, Championship Group schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Mechelen tend to play with an attacking mindset.
Anderlecht generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Recent Form
Mechelen
LDLWL
Anderlecht
WLLLD
Mechelen show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Likewise, Anderlecht have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Mechelen (Home)
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Anderlecht (Away)
LLDWL
A clear home bias is evident in Mechelen's recent performances.
There is little difference in Anderlecht's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Mechelen
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Anderlecht
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Mechelen are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, Anderlecht have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Mechelen (Home)
-+--+
Anderlecht (Away)
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Mechelen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Anderlecht's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Mechelen
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Anderlecht
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Mechelen's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
In contrast, Anderlecht's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Mechelen (Home)
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Anderlecht (Away)
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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Mechelen.
Only small differences appear in Anderlecht's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Mechelen
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Anderlecht
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Mechelen have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Also, Anderlecht have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Mechelen (Home)
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Anderlecht (Away)
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There is little difference in Mechelen's scoring output across venues.
Anderlecht's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
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Mechelen vs Anderlecht Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Mechelen scores after every 8 shots, while Anderlecht gets averagely 14.5 shots in a game.
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Mechelen vs Anderlecht Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Mechelen fielded the below lineup in the last match against St. Gilloise:
In their last match against Gent starting lineup of Anderlecht was the following:
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