KV Mechelen are aiming to reverse their fortunes at Lommel United on Saturday following a difficult run of results. Wouter Vrancken's side currently sit 16th in the Jupiler Pro League with just two points from their opening six matches.
The recent weeks have been tough for the Malinwa. A 0-4 home defeat to Westerlo was followed last week by a 0-1 loss to Anderlecht. In total, KV Mechelen have lost four of their last five league games. The defence has conceded fourteen goals during that spell, while only scoring five.
Injury problems complicate the task at the Soevereinstadion. Forward Keano Vanrafelghem and defender Leo Fuhr Hjelde remain unavailable. Goalkeeper Tijn Van Ingelgom and striker Adeshina Ayodele are also sidelined long-term. This forces adjustments to the lineup, which last featured in a 3-4-1-2 formation against Anderlecht with Nacho Mirás in goal and M. Van Brederode up front.
Van Brederode, with three goals, is the team's current top scorer. His form provides a rare bright spot. The full availability status of the squad can be tracked on our squad page.
Opponents Lommel United are 12th and have had an inconsistent start. They beat Westerlo and Cercle Brugge but suffered heavy defeats in their last two outings against Club Brugge and Union SG. Lommel last lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation against Brugge with goalkeeper M. Pieklak.
For KV Mechelen, this match is vital to restore confidence and stay clear of the relegation zone. The upcoming fixtures show a series of important games. The match in Lommel kicks off at 20:45 on Saturday.
