Leuven vs KV Mechelen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Oud-Heverlee prepare to host Mechelen on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 19:15 under referee Visser, this BELGIUM: First Division A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Oud-Heverlee, currently 13th in the standings with 28 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 14 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Mechelen, sitting 6th with 36 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Oud-Heverlee and Mechelen have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Dender, Oud-Heverlee recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Prevot, Akimoto, Nyakossi, Pletinckx, Teklab, Lakomy, Schrijvers, Gil, Verlinden, Maertens, Ikwuemesi. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Mechelen's last outing came against Genk, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Miras, Marsa, Halhal, St. Jago, Servais, Mrabti, Hammar, Koudou, van Brederode, Boersma, Vanrafelghem. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Oud-Heverlee are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Mechelen are likely to counter with a 3-4-1-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Oud-Heverlee's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Mechelen's games average 2.5 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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