Compare Sparta vs Mechelen

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

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

Sparta Home Team

Mechelen Away Team

Sparta

29.8

L D L L D W L D L L

Last 10 Matches

Mechelen

26.6

L W L L L L D L W L

Categories Won

Sparta

Draw

Mechelen

Performance Radar

Sparta

Mechelen

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

10%

1W, 3D, 6L

20%

2W, 1D, 7L

Goals Scored / Match

0.8

8 / 10 matches

0.8

8 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

2.2

22 / 10 matches

2.4

24 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

-14

-16

Clean Sheet

20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

60%

6 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

50%

5 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

M. Zonneveld (3 goals)

B. Boersma (3 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 4 / 2nd Half: 4

Home Win Rate

25%

1W / 4 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

0W / 6 matches

0W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

55.1

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.9

44.7

League Difficulty: 59.5, Opponent Quality: 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

0W / 4 matches

0W / 3 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

0.98

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.18

0.83

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.03

Adjusted Power Rating

29.8

Attack: 28.0, Defense: 28.0, Form: 10.5

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+'

Sparta

Mechelen

Power Rating Breakdown

29.8

Overall

Attack 28.0

Defense 28.0

Form 10.5

Consistency 74.8

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

65.9 vs 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 0%

Sparta

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

Twente A

Dutch Eredivisie

0 - 4 L

81%

Go Ahead H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 2 D

66%

Telstar A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 4 L

69%

PSV H

Dutch Eredivisie

0 - 2 L

75%

NAC A

Dutch Eredivisie

0 - 0 D

54%

Volendam H

Dutch Eredivisie

2 - 0 W

49%

Ajax A

Dutch Eredivisie

0 - 4 L

67%

Zwolle H

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 1 D

54%

Heerenveen A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 2 L

72%

AZ A

Dutch Eredivisie

1 - 3 L

72%

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

This is a fascinating matchup between two evenly-matched teams. The raw numbers tell one story, but the opponent quality analysis adds crucial context.

Sparta has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 55.1) compared to Mechelen (SoS: 44.7). This means Sparta's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

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

Both defenses are comparable, with Sparta conceding 2.2 and Mechelen conceding 2.4 per match.

Sparta has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 4 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

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.

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