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KV Mechelen coach Fred Vanderbiest has spoken clearly about the upcoming match against Anderlecht. If KV Mechelen wins this weekend, it will play in Play-off 1.
What are the chances?
Vanderbiest said: 'It is still one of the leading teams in Belgium. We are playing against Anderlecht, not against Janneke and Mieke.' The coach finds it unlikely that KV Mechelen is still two points behind Anderlecht.
What does the opponent look like?
Anderlecht scores more easily under Taravel. Vanderbiest is not blind to the series that Anderlecht is setting. Hazard has scored five goals in the last four matches. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 6th in Jupiler Pro League, 29 pts, 13W-12D-15L from 40 games | | Recent form | LDDLW |
What comes after the match?
Anderlecht needs one more point to secure its place in the Champions' Play-offs. Vanderbiest thinks that Taravel will set up his best eleven in Mechelen. But Saliba is on nine yellow cards, so that could be a factor in the coach's choice. KV Mechelen must focus on the match and not on the opponent's cards. The upcoming match is crucial for KV Mechelen's chances of playing in Play-off 1.
How is it going now?
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals this season | 48 scored, 61 conceded (-13 goal difference) |
| Title race | 28 points behind leaders Club Brugge KV |
| Last result | St. Truiden 3-0 KV Mechelen (2026-05-24) |
| Recent form (last 5) | 0W-3D-2L (LLDDD, most recent first) |
