Compare NEC vs Mechelen

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

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

NEC Home Team

Mechelen Away Team

NEC

56.6

L D D D W D W W L D

Last 10 Matches

Mechelen

26.6

L W L L L L D L W L

Categories Won

NEC

Draw

Mechelen

Performance Radar

NEC

Mechelen

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

30%

3W, 5D, 2L

20%

2W, 1D, 7L

Goals Scored / Match

1.7

17 / 10 matches

0.8

8 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

1.3

13 / 10 matches

2.4

24 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

-16

Clean Sheet

20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

50%

5 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

80%

8 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

B. Linssen (5 goals)

B. Boersma (3 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10

1st Half: 4 / 2nd Half: 4

Home Win Rate

20%

1W / 5 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

40%

2W / 5 matches

0W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

67.5

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7

44.7

League Difficulty: 59.5, Opponent Quality: 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

50%

1W / 2 matches

0W / 3 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

2.04

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34

0.83

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.03

Adjusted Power Rating

56.6

Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2

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+'

NEC

Mechelen

Power Rating Breakdown

56.6

Overall

Attack 66.6

Defense 66.6

Form 35.2

Consistency 62.8

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

80.0 vs 59.5

Opponent Quality

65.7 vs 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

50% vs 0%

NEC

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

Groningen A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 2 L

66%

Telstar H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

64%

Twente A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

81%

Feyenoord H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

67%

Excelsior A

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 0 W

60%

Heerenveen H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 2 D

67%

PSV A

Dutch Eredivisie

3 - 2 W

80%

Volendam H

Dutch Eredivisie

3 - 0 W

49%

Fortuna H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 3 L

56%

Ajax A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

67%

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

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

NEC has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 67.5) compared to Mechelen (SoS: 44.7). This means NEC's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

NEC holds the attacking edge with 1.7 goals per match versus Mechelen's 0.8, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Defensively, NEC 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 3.1 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Based on our comprehensive analysis including opponent quality adjustment, NEC is the clear and decisive favorite. Their superiority across attack (66.6), defense (66.6), and form (35.2) leaves little room for doubt. Mechelen will need an exceptional performance to compete.

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