Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 15 Goals 14 (32)
(27) 11 Assists 13 (18)
(6.8) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
26.2 Average Age 27.2
184 Average Height (cm) 182.8
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(52%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 42% (45%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Jupiler League.

Missing Players

Club Bruges
KV Mechelen
Player Reason Status Rating
Bjorn Meijer Out 7.14
Kyriani Sabbe Doubtful 6.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Bill Antonio Out N/A
Toon Raemaekers Out 6.7

Team News

Club Bruges
KV Mechelen
  • Club Brugge open the new Pro League season as defending champions and come into the the game after losing last week's Belgian Super Cup Final to Union Saint Gilloise.
  • Club have conducted all of their transfer business early and will be boosted by the addition of right-back Hugo Siquet to fill a difficult position for them.
  • New Central Defender Zaid Romero had a difficult competitive debut last week in the Super Cup and KV mechelen will hope to expose him for a second week running.
  • KV Mechelen have been working hard to add quality and depth to their squad all over the pitch ahead of the start of the new season.

Prediction

  • Club will hope to make home advantage count on MD1 and play with an increased intensity and efficiency in their opening league fixture.
  • There remains general questions around whether KV Mechelen are yet ready for the start of the new season and this particular fixture is a difficult opening game for the side, who will no doubt be boosted by the addition of central defender Zinho Vanheusden in recent days.
  • Nevertheless, the hosts should make a winning start to the season.
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