- RSC Anderlecht are currently 4th in First Division A, 2 points ahead of 5th-placed KV Mechelen.
- RSC Anderlecht have won the last 3 head-to-heads between these two clubs, including a 3-1 home win in First Division A 4 months ago.
- Thorgan Hazard (11 league goals in 26 appearances) has scored 5 in his last 5 matches for Anderlecht.
Anderlecht vs Mechelen: contrasting styles
Sunday’s First Division A clash between KV Mechelen and RSC Anderlecht pits a pragmatic, transition-first Mechelen side against a possession-heavy Anderlecht outfit which prefers to attack down the flanks. While the two clubs may differ in tactical philosophy, the KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht prediction indicates that the visitors should edge out a potentially exciting contest.
Since taking the reins as head coach in March 2025, Frederik Vanderbiest has moulded Mechelen into a compact, well-organised team, with disciplined defending and fast transitions being the key aspects of their tactical approach. The hosts are in fine form, losing two and winning three of their last five games, which include a 2-1 home victory against Zulte Waregem and a 3-1 defeat away to Gent.
Anderlecht’s style is markedly different from that of their opponents, with the Mauves preferring to keep the ball and utilise their full-backs and attacking midfielders to stretch the play. The visitors have struggled for consistency under Jeremy Taravel, who took the helm in February 2026, but things have been getting better after a shaky start. The KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht preview shows the Mauves come into this game with two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five matches, a run which included a 5-1 win over OH Leuven and a 2-2 draw away to Club Brugge.
Anderlecht have the edge
Mechelen have won two and lost one of their last three home games in First Division A, while Anderlecht have won one, drawn one, and lost one of their last three away from home - an inconsistent set of results which makes the KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht prediction tough to call.
However, Anderlecht have dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning each of the last three meetings and the head-to-head record suggests they’ll edge this one out once again.
Despite Anderlecht’s inconsistency, Thorgan Hazard has been a talisman for the club, registering five goals in their last five league matches, while Nathan De Cat has provided three assists in the same number of games. With goals at both ends expected, we’re backing Anderlecht to edge a potentially thrilling game.
KV Mechelen’s record of five wins, six draws, and three defeats from 14 home games in First Division A (1.29 goals per game) is better than Anderlecht’s record of four wins, four draws, and six defeats from 14 away games in First Division A (18 goals on the road), but our KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht betting tips suggest the away side’s recent dominance in this fixture makes Anderlecht the best bet.
Anderlecht’s recent record in this fixture stands out
Lion Lauberbach leads the way for Mechelen with six goals in 22 league appearances, while Myron van Brederode has scored three of their nine recent goals. With Anderlecht’s superior recent record in this game and a clinical edge, the KV Mechelen vs RSC Anderlecht prediction is that they’re fancied to edge out a lively contest on Sunday.
Anderlecht to win and both teams to score is our main selection for Sunday’s game, with a 2-1 away win forming the correct score prediction. Anderlecht to win at 2.05 and both teams to score at 1.67 are both a little low, but it’s difficult to split the two teams based on recent form, so we’re going with Anderlecht’s form in this matchup for the main selection.
