Compare Istra vs Mechelen

Istra vs Mechelen Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Istra vs Mechelen: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Istra Home Team

Mechelen Away Team

Istra

35.8

W W L L L L L W W L

Last 10 Matches

Mechelen

26.6

L W L L L L D L W L

Categories Won

Istra

Draw

Mechelen

Performance Radar

Istra

Mechelen

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

40%

4W, 0D, 6L

20%

2W, 1D, 7L

Goals Scored / Match

1.0

10 / 10 matches

0.8

8 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

1.3

13 / 10 matches

2.4

24 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

-3

-16

Clean Sheet

20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

4 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

40%

4 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

S. Prevljak (4 goals)

B. Boersma (3 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 6 / 2nd Half: 4

1st Half: 4 / 2nd Half: 4

Home Win Rate

33%

2W / 6 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

50%

2W / 4 matches

0W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

34.5

League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 47.2

44.7

League Difficulty: 59.5, Opponent Quality: 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

0W / 1 matches

0W / 3 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

0.93

Actual: 1.0 | Diff: +0.07

0.83

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.03

Adjusted Power Rating

35.8

Attack: 28.2, Defense: 47.9, Form: 33.8

26.6

Attack: 25.3, Defense: 18.9, Form: 18.9

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

16-30'

31-45'

46-60'

61-75'

76-90+'

Istra

Mechelen

Power Rating Breakdown

35.8

Overall

Attack 28.2

Defense 47.9

Form 33.8

Consistency 35.2

Power Rating Breakdown

26.6

Overall

Attack 25.3

Defense 18.9

Form 18.9

Consistency 57.7

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

45.0 vs 59.5

Opponent Quality

47.2 vs 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 0%

Istra

Mechelen

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Osijek A

Croatia Prva HNL

1 - 0 W

46%

Slaven H

Croatia Prva HNL

3 - 1 W

35%

Gorica A

Croatia Prva HNL

0 - 1 L

50%

Dinamo Zagreb H

Croatia Prva HNL

0 - 2 L

71%

Vukovar H

Croatia Prva HNL

1 - 2 L

32%

Lokomotiva A

Croatia Prva HNL

0 - 2 L

49%

Hajduk H

Croatia Prva HNL

1 - 3 L

53%

Varaždin H

Croatia Prva HNL

2 - 1 W

48%

Rijeka A

Croatia Prva HNL

2 - 0 W

48%

Osijek H

Croatia Prva HNL

0 - 1 L

40%

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

R. Union SG A

Belgian First Division A

0 - 3 L

69%

Gent H

Belgian First Division A

1 - 0 W

46%

Sint-Truiden H

Belgian First Division A

1 - 4 L

44%

Club Brugge A

Belgian First Division A

1 - 6 L

71%

Anderlecht H

Belgian First Division A

1 - 2 L

35%

R. Union SG H

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

0 - 1 L

75%

Gent A

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

1 - 1 D

63%

Club Brugge A

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

1 - 4 L

83%

Anderlecht H

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

1 - 0 W

47%

Gent A

Belgian Jupiler Pro League

1 - 3 L

63%

AI Analysis

The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated.

Mechelen has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 44.7) compared to Istra (SoS: 34.5). This means Mechelen's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

Both teams are evenly matched in attack, with Istra averaging 1.0 and Mechelen averaging 0.8 goals per match.

Defensively, Istra is far superior, conceding just 1.3 goals per match with 2 clean sheets, while Mechelen leaks 2.4 per match.

Mechelen has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.8 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being possible.

Istra has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 9.2 point power rating difference suggests a competitive match where small details could decide the outcome.

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