Mechelen vs Club Brugge Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 1, 2025 | AFAS Stadion | Belgian First Division | 19:45

The AFAS Stadion is set to ignite this Friday as KV Mechelen host Belgian heavyweights Club Brugge in a highly anticipated Pro League encounter. Fresh off a competitive pre-season that saw them hold their own against strong opposition, Mechelen will be looking to lay down an early marker against a Club Brugge side that, despite a mixed bag of recent results, remains a formidable force in Belgian football. While the visitors hold a historical advantage in head-to-head encounters, the fiercely passionate home crowd will be hoping to see their team defy the odds and kickstart their campaign with a statement victory. Our analysis suggests a tightly contested affair, with Club Brugge's superior firepower ultimately leading to a narrow 2-1 victory.

Key Betting Tip: Club Brugge to Win at 1.62 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Mechelen vs Club Brugge Predicted Lineups

Mechelen Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): de Wolf, Zekri, Marsa, Halhal, Belghali; Hammar, Schoofs; Storm, Mrabti, Pflucke; Lauderbach

Club Brugge Predicted XI (4-3-3): Mignolet, Seys, Mechele, Ordonez, Spileers; Vanaken, Reis, Onyedika; Tzolis, Vetlesen, Vermant

Mechelen vs Club Brugge Current League Standings

The Belgian Pro League kicked off last weekend! Club Brugge came from behind to beat Genk at home, and Mechelen had to settle for a point against Zulte Waregem, after conceding a 100th-minute penalty. This leaves Brugge in 4th with the maximum points available so far. Mechelen are 7th, tied with eight other clubs on one point.

Mechelen vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head Timeline

This is Mechelen’s 6th consecutive season in the Pro League, so these opponents are rather familiar with each other. Club Brugge has dominated this fixture, over the last 39 meetings; the Blue-Black have won 21 games, Mechelen have won 6, and there have been 12 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• December 2024: Mechelen 1-2 Club Brugge
• July 2024: Club Brugge 1-1 Mechelen
• December 2023: Mechelen 0-0 Club Brugge
• July 2023: Club Brugge 1-1 Mechelen
• April 2023: Mechelen 0-3 Club Brugge

The last two games that Bruges have hosted have finished as 1-1 draws. Mechelen have not beaten Club Brugge in seven games; their last victory over the Belgian giants was in 2021, and their second last victory was 11 years ago.

Recent Mechelen and Club Brugge Matches Analysis

Last 5 Mechelen Matches:

• Zulte Waregem 1-1 Mechelen (Belgian Pro League)
• Ajax 3-2 Mechelen (International Friendly)
• Heist 2-2 Mechelen (Domestic Friendly)
• Mechelen 5-2 Go Ahead Eagles (International Friendly)
• La Louviere 0-1 Mechelen (Domestic Friendly)

Mechelen have been very competitive in their pre-season friendlies, and will be disappointed to have not won their first game of the league season. Whilst they have conceded eight goals in their last four, they have scored 10 in the same period, so expect plenty of strikes in this match.

Last 5 Club Brugge Matches:

• Club Brugge 2-1 Genk (Belgian Pro League)
• Club Brugge 1-3 Patro Eisden Maasmechelen (Domestic Friendly)
• Union Saint-Gilloise 1-2 Club Brugge (Belgian Super Cup)
• Club Brugge 3-0 Lokomotiva Zagreb (International Friendly)
• Club Brugge 1-1 Rakow Czestochowa (International Friendly)

After missing out on the Belgian title last season, Brugge started their quest to return as champions with a solid win over Genk. However, looming Champions League qualification games will be in the back of their minds heading into this match.

Mechelen vs Club Brugge Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Club Brugge win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Mechelen vs Club Brugge Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Club Brugge to Win @ 1.62 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted an away victory in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and form suggest confidence in a Club Brugge win.

Key Players to Watch: Mechelen vs Club Brugge

Lion Lauderbach (Mechelen): The German forward has become Mechelen’s main main in the last couple of seasons. He started the 2025/26 campaign strong with a goal in his first game.

Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge): Bruges’ top scorer last season with 21 goals and 17 assists in all competitions. Including four goal contributions in the Champions League. The Greek got his season up and running with a goal in their Super Cup triumph. His time in Belgium has been the most successful spell of his career so far.

Mechelen vs Club Brugge Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This match will be available to stream on DAZN UK with the correct subscription.

Referee: Erik Lambrechts (Belgium) a respected Belgian Pro League referee who officiates games weekly.

Stadium Information: The AFAS Stadion (not to be confused with AZ Alkmaar’s ground of the same name) is a football stadium in Mechelen, Belgium. Currently, the ground has a capacity of 16,672. The stadium is called Achter de Kazerne, which means "Behind the Army Barracks". It is called this because the stadium was once located behind an army base.