Mechelen 3-3 Standard Liège: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Belgian Pro League Matchday 2 · Sunday 16 August 2026 · Achter de Kazerne, Mechelen · referee B. Van Driessche · full time
Full time: Mechelen 3-3 Standard Liège
Mechelen and Standard Liège drew 3-3 in Belgian Pro League Matchday 2 on Sunday 16 August 2026 at Achter de Kazerne. The goals: Bernard Nguene 9', Adnane Abid 24', Thérence Koudou 45+4', Adnane Abid 65', Myron van Brederode 89', Myron van Brederode 90+12'.
How the match unfolded
Bernard Nguene put Standard Liège ahead in the 9th minute, set up by Marlon Fossey. Adnane Abid made it 0-2 to Standard Liège in the 24th minute, set up by Casper Nielsen. Thérence Koudou made it 1-2 to Mechelen in the 45th minute (+4), set up by Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi. Adnane Abid made it 1-3 to Standard Liège in the 65th minute, set up by Casper Nielsen. Myron van Brederode from the penalty spot made it 2-3 to Mechelen in the 89th minute. Mechelen levelled at 3-3 in the 90th minute (+12) through Myron van Brederode from the penalty spot. It came with the clock nearly run down, and it rescued a point.
Standard Liège led by two and were pegged back: Mechelen came back for a draw.
It was 1-2 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
Adnane Abid scored twice.
Myron van Brederode scored twice.
The referee, B. Van Driessche, showed 3 yellow cards: 0 to Mechelen and 3 to Standard Liège.
Mechelen: F. Vanderbiest, 4-2-3-1 · Standard Liège: V. Euvrard, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.77 for Mechelen and 2.60 for Standard Liège.
Mechelen scored about 1.2 more than their chances were worth: clinical finishing, or a goalkeeper having a bad day.
Standard Liège created the better chances, 2.60 xG to 1.77, and still did not win. On chances alone, the result could easily have gone the other way.
Mechelen had 4 shots on target, Standard Liège 7.
Mechelen had 52% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Mechelen came into it with 11 Belgian Pro League matches played, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8 a match, with 1.10 expected goals for and 1.58 against, and had won 27% of their matches.
Standard Liège came into it with 11 Belgian Pro League matches played, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4 a match, with 1.88 expected goals for and 1.83 against, and had won 36% of their matches.
Mechelen vs Standard Liège: the match in numbers
| Mechelen | Match statistics | Standard Liège |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Ball possession | 48% |
| 1.77 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 |
| 19 | Total shots | 16 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 4 | Big chances | 1 |
| 434 | Total passes | 404 |
| 75% | Pass accuracy | 72% |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 8 | Fouls | 17 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 17 | Tackles | 26 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Adnane Abid (Standard Liège), rated 8.8 by Sportmonks, with 2 goals.
Mechelen
- Myron van Brederode 8.1 2 goals
- Thérence Koudou 7.7 1 goal
- Bilal Bafdili 7.2
- Malcolm Lohunanu-Mbasi 7.0 1 assist
- Cedric Van Meirvenne 7.0
Standard Liège
- Adnane Abid 8.8 2 goals
- Casper Nielsen 7.6 2 assists
- Marlon Fossey 7.2 1 assist
- Bernard Nguene 7.1 1 goal
- Dennis Eckert Ayensa 7.0
The lowest-rated starter was Matthieu Epolo at 5.5. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Mechelen: Mechelen vs Club Brugge Saturday 21 November 2026 · Belgian Pro League
- Standard Liège: Lommel SK vs Standard Liège Sunday 22 November 2026 · Belgian Pro League
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Questions about Mechelen vs Standard Liège
What was the score in Mechelen vs Standard Liège?
Mechelen 3-3 Standard Liège (half-time 1-2), Belgian Pro League, Sunday 16 August 2026.
Who scored in Mechelen vs Standard Liège?
Bernard Nguene 9', Adnane Abid 24', Thérence Koudou 45+4', Adnane Abid 65', Myron van Brederode 89', Myron van Brederode 90+12'.
Did Moneyball predict Mechelen vs Standard Liège correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Mechelen vs Standard Liège?
Adnane Abid, rated 8.8 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Mechelen vs Standard Liège?
B. Van Driessche.
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