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Mechelen vs Anderlecht

Belgian Pro LeagueFull time · 18 Apr 2026
Mechelen

Mechelen

Lost · xG 1.30LDDLWLast 5
Full time
1 — 2
90+4'
⚽ unknown 45' · ⚽ Mihajlo Cvetkovic 62' · ⚽ Adriano Bertaccini 71'

Anderlecht

Won · xG 1.76DLWDDLast 5
Anderlecht
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ ADL · last goal · 71'
63
37
MEC · 1.30 xG1.76 xG · ADL
Match StoryFull breakdown

Mechelen 1–2 Anderlecht

Mechelen and Anderlecht served up a proper Belgian Pro League battle, with both sides showing exactly why they are sitting in the top half of the table. Here is the breakdown of everything that went down.

Belgian Pro LeagueSat 18 Apr, 19:45
Key Takeaways
Result

Anderlecht claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

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

Table

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

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionBelgian Pro League
First Goal
U
45'⚽
Unknown
Match Report
Mechelen vs Anderlecht: What We Learned From the Belgian Pro League Clash
JTJay Thompson

Mechelen vs Anderlecht: What We Learned From the Belgian Pro League Clash

Mechelen and Anderlecht served up a proper Belgian Pro League battle, with both sides showing exactly why they are sitting in the top half of the table. Here is the breakdown of everything that went down.

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Key Events
  1. 14'
    Mechelen
    Foul
  2. 21'
    AnderlechtYari VerschaerenYari Verschaeren
    off: Mario Stroeykens
  3. 22'
    AnderlechtAli MaamarAli Maamar
    Foul
  4. 33'
    Mechelen
  5. 39'
    AnderlechtCoba da CostaCoba da Costa
    Foul
  6. 41'
    Mechelen
    Foul
  7. 44'
    AnderlechtNathan-Dylan SalibaNathan-Dylan Saliba
    Foul
  8. 45+8'
    Mechelen
    Right foot shot
  9. 45+1'
    AnderlechtEnric LlansanaEnric Llansana
    Foul
  10. 46'
    AnderlechtKillian SardellaKillian Sardella
    off: Marco Kana
  11. 60'
    AnderlechtAdriano BertacciniAdriano Bertaccini
    off: Coba da Costa
  12. 61'
    AnderlechtMihajlo CvetkovicMihajlo Cvetkovic
    off: Thorgan Hazard
  13. 62'
    AnderlechtMihajlo CvetkovicMihajlo Cvetkovic
    Left foot shot
  14. 70'
    Mechelen
    Foul
  15. 71'
    AnderlechtAdriano BertacciniAdriano Bertaccini
    assist: Ludwig Augustinsson
  16. 73'
    AnderlechtMoussa DiarraMoussa Diarra
    Foul
  17. 76'
    Mechelen
  18. 83'
    AnderlechtMihajlo CvetkovicMihajlo Cvetkovic
    Foul
  19. 88'
    Mechelen
  20. 90'
    AnderlechtLucas HeyLucas Hey
    off: Yari Verschaeren
  21. 90+1'
    Mechelen
    Argument
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Mechelen 1.30 xGAnderlecht 1.76 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Belgian Pro League standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Antwerp00000
2Club Brugge00000
3Sint-Truiden00000
4Westerlo00000
5Standard Liège00000
6Sporting Charleroi00000
7Zulte-Waregem00000
8KV Kortrijk00000
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Mechelen vs Anderlecht?

The match finished 1-2 to Anderlecht.

Who won Mechelen vs Anderlecht?

Anderlecht won the match 2-1.

When did Mechelen vs Anderlecht take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

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Mechelen v Anderlecht · Belgian Pro League · 18/04/2026, 19:45:00