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Compare Villarreal vs Mechelen

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

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

Villarreal Villarreal Home Team
Mechelen Mechelen Away Team
Villarreal
64.0
D W W D W L W D W L

Last 10 Matches

Mechelen
26.6
L W L L L L D L W L

Categories Won

12

Villarreal

2

Draw

1

Mechelen

Performance Radar

Villarreal
Mechelen

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
50%

5W, 3D, 2L

20%

2W, 1D, 7L

Goals Scored / Match
1.8

18 / 10 matches

0.8

8 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.3

13 / 10 matches

2.4

24 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+5

+5

-16

-16

Clean Sheet
0%

0 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
60%

6 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
90%

9 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
N. Pépé (5 goals)
B. Boersma (3 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 12 / 2nd Half: 6
1st Half: 4 / 2nd Half: 4
Home Win Rate
100%

4W / 4 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
17%

1W / 6 matches

0%

0W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
68.8

League Difficulty: 93.0, Opponent Quality: 66.6

44.7

League Difficulty: 59.5, Opponent Quality: 59.6

Elite Opponent Record
33%

1W / 3 matches

0%

0W / 3 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
2.18

Actual: 1.8 | Diff: -0.38

0.83

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.03

Adjusted Power Rating
64.0

Attack: 71.3, Defense: 67.3, Form: 59.4

26.6

Attack: 25.3, Defense: 18.9, Form: 18.9

Goal Timing Analysis

4

0-15'

1
3

16-30'

2
4

31-45'

2

46-60'

2
2

61-75'

1
3

76-90+'

2
Villarreal
Mechelen
Villarreal

Power Rating Breakdown

64.0

Overall

Attack 71.3
Defense 67.3
Form 59.4
Consistency 53.2
Mechelen

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

93.0 vs 59.5

Opponent Quality

66.6 vs 59.6

Elite Opponent Record

33% vs 0%
Villarreal logo Villarreal
D
Mallorca (73%)
W
Levante (71%)
W
Celta Vigo (54%)
D
Oviedo (66%)
W
Athletic (60%)
L
Girona (64%)
W
Real Sociedad (61%)
D
Alavés (65%)
Mechelen logo Mechelen
L
R. Union SG (69%)
W
Gent (46%)
L
Sint-Truiden (44%)
L
Club Brugge (71%)
L
Anderlecht (35%)
L
R. Union SG (75%)
D
Gent (63%)
L
Club Brugge (83%)

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
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Mallorca A
1 - 1 D
73%
Levante H
5 - 1 W
71%
Celta Vigo H
2 - 1 W
54%
Oviedo A
1 - 1 D
66%
Athletic A
2 - 1 W
60%
Girona A
0 - 1 L
64%
Real Sociedad H
3 - 1 W
61%
Alavés A
1 - 1 D
65%
Elche H
2 - 1 W
61%
Barcelona A
1 - 4 L
91%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
R. Union SG A
0 - 3 L
69%
Gent H
1 - 0 W
46%
Sint-Truiden H
1 - 4 L
44%
Club Brugge A
1 - 6 L
71%
Anderlecht H
1 - 2 L
35%
R. Union SG H
0 - 1 L
75%
Gent A
1 - 1 D
63%
Club Brugge A
1 - 4 L
83%
Anderlecht H
1 - 0 W
47%
Gent A
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.

Villarreal has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 68.8) compared to Mechelen (SoS: 44.7). This means Villarreal's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

Villarreal's attack is on another level, averaging 1.8 goals per match with N. Pépé leading the charge with 5 goals. Mechelen manages just 0.8 per match.

Defensively, Villarreal is far superior, conceding just 1.3 goals per match with 0 clean sheets, while Mechelen leaks 2.4 per match.

Villarreal has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 1 of 3 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.

The home advantage factor favors Villarreal, who boasts a 100% home win rate. Playing in front of their fans could be the decisive factor.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.2 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, Villarreal is the clear and decisive favorite. Their superiority across attack (71.3), defense (67.3), and form (59.4) leaves little room for doubt. Mechelen will need an exceptional performance to compete.

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