The match of 2nd round between KV Mechelen и Oostende took place at AFAS Stadion Achter de Kazerne on 9 May 2021, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (27 February 2021) and ended with the victory of Oostende with a score 2-0.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
KV Mechelen is in the TOP-4 with 1 point. This is the 1st of 12 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (KV Mechelen can score 33 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (33 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with KV Mechelen and can score 30 points. The goal difference is 2:2. In addition, the KV Mechelen offensive line is the worst in the tournament. KV Mechelen has the best defensive record in the league.
Oostende is the leader of the tournament with 3 points. This is the 1st of 12 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Oostende and can score 30 points. The goal difference is 6:2. In additional, Oostende has the best offensive record in the league. Oostende has the best defensive record in the league.
KV Mechelen Stats
The team scored 18 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 21-15. The average number of goals is 2.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.
Sidelined players: Gustav Engvall Gaëtan Coucke
Manager: Wouter Vrancken
Oostende Stats
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 1 draw и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-18. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.6.
Sidelined players: Cameron McGeehan
Manager: Alexander Blessin