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Anderlecht vs Mechelen

Belgian Pro LeagueFull time · 17 May 2026
Anderlecht

Anderlecht

DrewLWDDLLast 5
Full time
2 — 2
90+4'
⚽ unknown 15' · ⚽ Nathan-Dylan Saliba 17' · ⚽ unknown 60' · ⚽ Ilay Camara 90'

Mechelen

DrewLDDLWLast 5
Mechelen
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ ADL · last goal · 90'
56
44
Match StoryFull breakdown

Anderlecht 2–2 Mechelen

Anderlecht, the Belgian Pro League's top side, were held to a 2-2 draw by Mechelen at home, a result that will sting given their remarkable home record this season. It was the kind of afternoon that tests not just a team's quality, but their composure.

Belgian Pro LeagueSun 17 May, 12:30
Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Mechelen end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionBelgian Pro League
First Goal
U
15'⚽
Unknown2 goals in match
Match Report
Anderlecht Drop Two Points at Home as Mechelen Snatch a 2-2 Draw
RMRafael Mbeki

Anderlecht Drop Two Points at Home as Mechelen Snatch a 2-2 Draw

Anderlecht, the Belgian Pro League's top side, were held to a 2-2 draw by Mechelen at home, a result that will sting given their remarkable home record this season. It was the kind of afternoon that tests not just a team's quality, but their composure.

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Key Events
  1. 15'
    Mechelen
    Right foot shot
  2. 17'
    AnderlechtNathan-Dylan SalibaNathan-Dylan Saliba
    assist: Danylo Sikan
  3. 38'
    MechelenRedouane HalhalRedouane Halhal
    Foul
  4. 42'
    Mechelen
    Foul
  5. 46'
    Mechelen
  6. 60'
    Mechelen
    Left foot shot
  7. 61'
    AnderlechtAdriano BertacciniAdriano Bertaccini
    off: César Huerta
  8. 69'
    Mechelen
  9. 72'
    AnderlechtThorgan HazardThorgan Hazard
    off: Danylo Sikan
  10. 72'
    AnderlechtKillian SardellaKillian Sardella
    off: Moussa Diarra
  11. 73'
    AnderlechtMarco KanaMarco Kana
    off: Enric Llansana
  12. 79'
    Mechelen
  13. 83'
    AnderlechtAli MaamarAli Maamar
    off: Nathan-Dylan Saliba
  14. 85'
    Mechelen
  15. 85'
    Mechelen
  16. 87'
    Mechelen
    Foul
  17. 90'
    Mechelen
    Foul
  18. 90+1'
    AnderlechtIlay CamaraIlay Camara
    assist: Ali Maamar
  19. 90+4'
    Anderlecht
    Time wasting
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Belgian Pro League standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Union Saint-Gilloise30199266
1Union St. Gilloise30199266
2Club Brugge30203763
3Sint-Truiden30183957
4Charleroi321071520
4Gent301361145
5Mechelen30129945
6Anderlecht301281044
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Anderlecht vs Mechelen?

The match finished 2-2 to neither side - it ended in a draw.

When did Anderlecht vs Mechelen take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Our model backs Anderlecht to win at 54% probability, with best odds of 1.83 at bet365. The match kicks off Sunday, May 17th at 11:30 UTC in the Belgian Pro League. Anderlecht have won one of their last three meetings against Mechelen, though both sides have conceded freely lately; each registered both teams to score in four of their last five outings. 18+. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Anderlecht beat Mechelen 2-1 earlier this season. Both sides are struggling defensively with 0% clean sheet records; our model flags both as vulnerable in the final stretch. Anderlecht hold sixth, Mechelen fifth, separated by 2 points with 2 matches remaining. This fixture carries playoff implications for European qualification positions.

Anderlecht v Mechelen · Belgian Pro League · 17/05/2026, 12:30:00