Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Mechelen
Match Time & Date:
1 August 2025
19:45
Prediction: 2-2
Club Brugge
Friday’s football game between Mechelen and Club Brugge will open round 2 of the new Jupiler League campaign. Mechelen were more than unfortunate not to beat Waregem in their opener, with Sven Vandenbroeck’s troops scoring the equalizer late in the stoppage time. The Yellow-Reds now aim to make life difficult for the Belgian powerhouse and Benito Raman’s return from suspension should give them a timely boost.
Club Brugge, on the other hand, came from behind to beat Genk 2-1 in their season opener, but defeating Mechelen on the road is easier said than done. A close encounter is on the cards at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne and we predict that the two sides are going to share the spoils on Matchday 2. Joel Ordonez is banned for the visiting side, while Raphael Onyedika remains doubtful. Duo Nilsson – Sabbe remains in the recovery room.
Highlighted Player (Hans Vanaken):
Hans Vanaken is a Belgian footballer who was born in Neerpelt on August 24, 1992. Hans Vanaken is a product of PSV football academy, joining the club at the age of 10, but in 2008 he joined Lommel United. The Belgian midfielder continued wearing the green shirt at senior level, scoring 21 goals in 80 appearances for the club in the league.
In 2013 he moved to Lokeren and after spending two seasons at Daknamstadion, he signed a deal with famous Belgian team Club Brugge. Vanaken has established himself as one of the team’s key players and he is likely to play an important role in the Jan Breydel Stadium outfit in the 2019/2020 Europa League season.
His main position is attacking midfielder, but he is used as both central midfielder and left midfielder as well. He has a contract with Club Brugge until June 30, 2024.
Highlighted Team (Club Brugge):
Founded in 1891, Belgium giants Club Brugge are one of the most decorated football clubs in the country. Also known as Blauw-Zwart due to their Blue and Black colours, Club Brugge have been crown champions of Belgium on 14 occasions which is second to Anderlecht.
Through their long-lasting history Club Brugge have enjoyed fair amount of European success.to this day in football history Club Brugge holds the European record number of consecutive participation in the UEFA Europa league – 20. The Blauw-Zwart have reached two European finals and two semi-finals so far. What is more, Club Brugge are the only Belgian side ever to play in the final of the European Cup so far, losing to Liverpool in the 1978 season.
Two years prior, Club Brugge lost the 1976 UEFA Cup Final to the same rivals. Club Brugge play their home games at the Jan Breydel Stadium, which is also home to city rivals Cercle Brugge. The two sides form a formidable rivalry contested in the Bruges Derby.
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