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In a surprising turn of events, KV Mechelen defeated Club Brugge 2-1 in their Belgian Pro League match at Achter De Kazerne on August 1, 2025. The AI had predicted a Club Brugge victory, with only a 26.8% chance of a KV Mechelen win, making this result an upset. The game started with an early goal from KV Mechelen's Kerim Mrabti in the 7th minute. Rob Schoofs extended the lead in the 51st minute with a penalty. Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis pulled one back in the 68th minute, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Despite having only 34.6% possession, KV Mechelen made the most of their chances, converting two of their nine total shots. Club Brugge dominated possession with 65.4% and had 20 total shots, but only managed one goal. KV Mechelen's goalkeeper had to make five saves, while Club Brugge's keeper only had three. The home side committed 11 fouls and received 4 yellow cards, while Club Brugge committed 7 fouls and received no yellow cards.
KV Mechelen played with a 3-4-1-2 formation, while Club Brugge opted for a 4-3-3. This tactical setup seemed to favor the home side, allowing them to effectively counter Club Brugge's attacks. KV Mechelen's recent form has been inconsistent with multiple draws and a loss in a friendly match, but this win could boost their confidence. Club Brugge's recent form has been better, with multiple wins, but this loss might be a setback.
Looking ahead, KV Mechelen faces KVC Westerlo on August 9th. Westerlo's recent form is mixed, with losses and wins. The last head-to-head games between Westerlo and Mechelen suggest it will be a difficult away game for Mechelen. Club Brugge will host Cercle Brugge KSV on the same day. Club Brugge should be considered favourites, especially considering that they won the previous game against Cercle Brugge KSV and given that Brugge will be at home. Considering Club Brugge's previous game red card, they will have to show more discipline. In the last head-to-head, Club Brugge lost to KV Mechelen 1-2 in December 2024. KV Mechelen's latest result before this match was a 1-1 draw against Zulte-Waregem. Club Brugge won their previous match 2-1 against Racing Genk.

On August 1st, 2025, KV Mechelen will face Club Brugge at Achter De Kazerne in a Belgian Pro League clash. An AI predicts a Club Brugge victory, giving them a 47.8% win probability compared to KV Mechelen's 26.8%. The draw probability stands at 25.3%. KV Mechelen's recent form has been inconsistent, with several draws and a loss to Ajax.
Club Brugge, on the other hand, has been performing well, winning most of their recent matches. Their star midfielder, Hans Vanaken, is expected to control the game's tempo. Also, young striker, Romeo Vermant, will try to take advantage of any defensive error made by the oponent.
Club Brugge's overall team rate is significantly higher at 0.793 compared to KV Mechelen's 0.383. Looking at past head-to-head games, Club Brugge has a slight advantage. All eyes will be on this encounter, especially with the AI's confident prediction. Will the AI be right, or can KV Mechelen defy the odds on their home turf?