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KV Mechelen vs STVV: lineups

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KV Mechelen 18 · 3 points
STVV 12 · 8 points

Predicted lineups KV Mechelen vs STVV

KV Mechelen 3-4-2-1
13 Mirás
3 Marsà
44 Eerdhuijzen
2 Marijnissen
7 Koudou
26 Praet
6 Hammar
23 Michez or Decherf
9 van Brederode
17 Van Meirvenne
28 Boersma

Predicted lineup for KV Mechelen: Mirás, Marsà, Eerdhuijzen, Marijnissen, Koudou, Praet, Hammar, Michez, van Brederode, Van Meirvenne, Boersma

STVV 4-2-3-1
16 Kokubo
3 Hata
26 Musliu
5 Taniguchi
60 Vanwesemael
8 Sissako
14 Merlen
10 Sebaoui
71 Araki
38 Matsuzawa
9 Baždar

Predicted lineup for STVV: Kokubo, Hata, Musliu, Taniguchi, Vanwesemael, Sissako, Merlen, Sebaoui, Araki, Matsuzawa, Baždar

KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen go into their home meeting with STVV after a difficult opening to the campaign. With just three points from seven games, the hosts need to start turning performances into results. Bouke Boersma is expected to lead the attack, supported by Myron van Brederode and Cedric Van Meirvenne.

There are also selection problems in defence. Tommy St. Jago, Leo Hjelde and Ian Struyf are sidelined, leaving José Marsà, Mike Eerdhuijzen and Luc Marijnissen as likely starters in the back three. Keano Vanrafelghem is unavailable because of an ankle injury. Thérence Koudou and Simion Michez should provide width, while Dennis Praet and Hammar are expected to offer balance in midfield. Mirás is likely to start in goal.

STVV

STVV have an opportunity to increase their advantage over a struggling opponent when they visit KV Mechelen. The visitors have collected eight points and can call on an in-form striker in Samed Baždar, who has scored four times in his last five appearances. He is expected to lead the attack again.

Leo Kokubo is expected in goal, with Visar Musliu and Shogo Taniguchi forming the central defensive partnership. Taiga Hata and Robert-Jan Vanwesemael are likely to occupy the full-back roles. Ryan Merlen and Abdoulaye Sissako are likely to feature in midfield, with Merlen also contributing to recent goals. Ilias Sebaoui, Ryotaro Araki and Kaito Matsuzawa are expected to provide creative support to Baždar.

Injuries and suspensions

KV Mechelen

  • Adeshina Ayodele Torn cruciate ligament Unavailable
  • Dikeni Salifou Meniscus injury Unavailable
  • Ian Struyf Torn hamstring Unavailable
  • Keano Vanrafelghem Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Leo Hjelde Torn patellar tendon Unavailable
  • Tommy St. Jago Tendon injury Unavailable

STVV

All players available.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

KV Mechelen

  1. Myron van Brederode 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Thérence Koudou 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Adeshina Ayodele 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi 0 goals 1 assists
  5. Keano Vanrafelghem 0 goals 1 assists

STVV

  1. Ryan Merlen 3 goals 4 assists
  2. Ilias Sebaoui 3 goals 3 assists
  3. Samed Baždar 4 goals 0 assists
  4. Abdoulaye Sissako 0 goals 3 assists
  5. Robert-Jan Vanwesemael 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

KV Mechelen

Player Starts Min. Form
Nacho Mirás 5/5 450 mixed
Thérence Koudou 5/5 450 poor
Myron van Brederode 5/5 450 solid
José Marsà 5/5 438 mixed
Luc Marijnissen 5/5 437 solid
Dennis Praet 5/5 422 mixed
Fredrik Hammar 5/5 402 mixed
Mike Eerdhuijzen 4/4 350 solid

STVV

Player Starts Min. Form
Leo Kokubo 5/5 450 strong
Visar Musliu 5/5 450 strong
Ilias Sebaoui 5/5 439 solid
Abdoulaye Sissako 5/5 435 strong
Robert-Jan Vanwesemael 5/5 416 solid
Ryan Merlen 4/5 392 strong
Taiga Hata 4/5 363 solid
Ryotaro Araki 5/5 331 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.48 1.54
  • Predicted goals4.0
  • Both teams to score50%
  • Over 2.5 goals67%
  • Corners9.3

Team comparison

MEC home Per match STV away
0.33 Points 1.33
1.00 Goals for 2.33
2.67 Goals against 2.00
1.48 xG for 1.54
1.77 xG against 2.03
6.7 Corners 2.7
DLL Home and away form DWL

KV Mechelen vs STVV: head-to-head record

26 previous meetings
8 KV Mechelen 3 draws 15 STVV
  • Goals per match2.58
  • Both teams scored46%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • May 2026 STVV 3 - 0 KV Mechelen
  • Apr 2026 KV Mechelen 1 - 4 STVV
  • Dec 2025 STVV 1 - 0 KV Mechelen
  • Oct 2025 KV Mechelen 1 - 3 STVV
  • Feb 2025 KV Mechelen 1 - 1 STVV
  • Nov 2024 STVV 2 - 1 KV Mechelen
  • May 2024 STVV 2 - 1 KV Mechelen
  • Apr 2024 KV Mechelen 2 - 3 STVV
  • Dec 2023 KV Mechelen 0 - 2 STVV
  • Sep 2023 STVV 2 - 0 KV Mechelen

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for KV Mechelen vs STVV be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for KV Mechelen against STVV?

KV Mechelen are without Adeshina Ayodele (torn cruciate ligament), Dikeni Salifou (meniscus injury), Ian Struyf (torn hamstring), Keano Vanrafelghem (ankle injury), Leo Hjelde (torn patellar tendon) and Tommy St. Jago (tendon injury).

What formation do KV Mechelen play?

KV Mechelen have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

What formation do STVV play?

STVV have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under De Meyer.

How did the last meeting between KV Mechelen and STVV finish?

On 24 May 2026, STVV vs KV Mechelen finished 3-0.

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