Two struggling sides meet at the Guldensporenstadion with Kortrijk rooted to the bottom after a miserable start, scoring just twice in eight matches. KV Mechelen have only been marginally better, but their away record remains a concern, with no wins and a paltry two goals scored on the road. Historically Mechelen have dominated this fixture, winning eight of the last ten, though Kortrijk claimed a 3-1 victory in the most recent meeting here. With both teams conceding heavily and lacking any sustained attacking rhythm, the match will likely be decided by which defence cracks first.
The draw has been a rare result in this fixture, appearing only once in ten meetings, and neither side has shown the resilience to cling to a point; all of Kortrijk’s eight league games have ended with a winner.
Kortrijk’s defensive record is the leakiest in the league, shipping over two per game, while Mechelen’s recent outings have averaged over three goals; combined with the Belgian top‑flight’s natural openness, a third goal is slightly more likely than not.
Kortrijk
Knock (expected back a few days)
Knock (expected back a few days)
Knock (expected back day to day)
Knee injury (expected back day to day)
Knock (expected back a few days)
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  KV Mechelen | 8 | -8 | 6 |
| 17 |  Kortrijk | 8 | -16 | 3 |
Suspended (expected back late October 2026)
Knock (expected back a few days)
KV Mechelen
Ankle injury (expected back day to day)
Muscle injury (expected back day to day)
Knock (expected back day to day)
Tendon injury (expected back day to day)
Cruciate ligament injury (expected back late May 2027)
Injured (expected back day to day)
Broken arm (expected back day to day)
Kortrijk 1W · 1D · KV Mechelen 8W
