Union Saint-Gilloise 1-0 Mechelen final score - 17 January 2026, Jupiler Pro League

Anouar Ait El Hadj gets his shot on target but fails to score for Union Gilloise.

Throw-in for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Throw-in Union Gilloise.

Free kick for Mechelen in their own half.

In Saint-Gilles Mechelen drive forward through Fredrik Hammar. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Bram Van Driessche awards the away team a throw-in.

Union Gilloise's Guilherme Smith looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Saint-Gilles to check on Guilherme Smith, who is grimacing with pain.

Ball safe as Mechelen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Mechelen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bram Van Driessche awards Mechelen a goal kick.

Union Gilloise are coming forward and Anouar Ait El Hadj gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Mechelen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Union Gilloise in the half of Mechelen.

Anan Khalaili (Union Gilloise) has received a first yellow card.

Throw-in for Union Gilloise close to the penalty box.

Bram Van Driessche awards the away team a throw-in.

At Stade Joseph Marien, Kjell Scherpen has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Bram Van Driessche awards Union Gilloise a goal kick.

Bill Antonio for Mechelen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Bram Van Driessche signals a throw-in for Mechelen, close to Union Gilloise's area.

Throw-in for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Throw-in for Mechelen in the half of Union Gilloise.

Throw-in Mechelen.

Ball safe as Mechelen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

David Hubert (Union Gilloise) is making a third substitution, with Mateo Biondic replacing Kevin Rodriguez.

Kevin Rodriguez is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

In Saint-Gilles a free kick has been awarded the home team.

In Saint-Gilles, Fedde Leysen (Union Gilloise) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.

Kevin Rodriguez is back on the pitch.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Kevin Rodriguez.

Redouane Halhal (Mechelen) has received a yellow card from Bram Van Driessche.

Free kick Union Gilloise.

Goal kick for Union Gilloise at Stade Joseph Marien.

Throw-in for Mechelen in their own half.

Union Gilloise awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Mechelen awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Saint-Gilles.

Guilherme Smith of Union Gilloise gets in a strike, but is off target.

Throw-in Union Gilloise.

Ball goes out of play for a Union Gilloise goal kick.

Mechelen are pushing forward but Mathis Servais's finish is wide of the goal.

Keano Vanrafelghem is replacing Maxim Kireev for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Hassane Bande is replacing Lion Lauberbach for the away team.

Mechelen are in shooting range from this free kick.

Ross Sykes (Union Gilloise) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Union Gilloise's Guilherme Smith gets in a shot on goal at Stade Joseph Marien. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Mechelen in their own half.

Throw-in for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Union Gilloise to take a throw-in in Mechelen territory.

Union Gilloise have a dangerous throw-in.

Union Gilloise have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in high up the field for Union Gilloise in Saint-Gilles.

Mechelen make their second substitution with Bill Antonio replacing Mory Konate.

Kevin Rodriguez is replacing Raul Florucz for the home team.

David Hubert is making the team's first substitution at Stade Joseph Marien with Mohammed Fuseini replacing Promise David.

Throw-in for Mechelen close to the penalty box.

Mechelen have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Union Gilloise.

Union Gilloise have been awarded a corner by Bram Van Driessche.

Ross Sykes (Union Gilloise) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Union Gilloise’s Raul Florucz is on his feet again at Stade Joseph Marien.

Free kick Union Gilloise.

The match at Stade Joseph Marien has been interrupted briefly for a check on Raul Florucz, who is down injured.

Bram Van Driessche awards the home team a throw-in.

Bram Van Driessche signals a throw-in for Mechelen, close to Union Gilloise's area.

Can Mechelen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Union Gilloise's half?

Ball safe as Union Gilloise is awarded a throw-in in their half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Mechelen in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Saint-Gilles.

Union Gilloise surge into the attack at Stade Joseph Marien but Fedde Leysen’s header is off-target.

Corner awarded to Union Gilloise.

Bram Van Driessche signals a Mechelen throw-in in Union Gilloise's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Union Gilloise goal kick.

David Hubert is making the team's fifth substitution at Stade Joseph Marien with Mathias Rasmussen replacing Adem Zorgane.

Fedde Leysen is on a sub for Mamadou Thierno Barry for Union Gilloise.

Mamadou Thierno Barry is back on his feet again.

Mamadou Thierno Barry is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Union Gilloise needs to be cautious. Mechelen have an attacking throw-in.

Goal kick for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Can Union Gilloise capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Mechelen's half?

Throw-in for Mechelen in the half of Union Gilloise.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Mechelen in their own half.

Free kick for Mechelen in their own half.

Throw-in for Mechelen in their own half.

Mechelen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Mechelen in their own half.

Corner awarded to Union Gilloise.

Bram Van Driessche awards Mechelen a goal kick.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Union Gilloise.

Bram Van Driessche awards the away team a throw-in.

Jose Marsa is on a sub for Ian Struyf for Mechelen.

Throw-in for Mechelen close to the penalty box.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Mechelen close to the penalty box.

Kevin Mac Allister is booked for the home team.

The first-half is over at Stade Joseph Marien.

In Saint-Gilles a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Union Gilloise to take a throw-in in Mechelen territory.

Mechelen have a goal kick.

Promise David of Union Gilloise gets in a strike, but is off target.

Throw-in Mechelen.

Ball safe as Mechelen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Throw-in high up the field for Union Gilloise in Saint-Gilles.

Throw-in for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Free kick for Mechelen in the half of Union Gilloise.

Ball goes out of play for a Mechelen goal kick.

Union Gilloise attack but Kevin Mac Allister's header doesn't find the target.

Free kick in a good position for Union Gilloise!

Can Union Gilloise get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Mechelen's half?

Goal! Union Gilloise have got their heads in front thanks to a Promise David strike. That's a fine assist from Kamiel Van De Perre.

Bram Van Driessche signals a throw-in for Mechelen, close to Union Gilloise's area.

Bram Van Driessche signals a Union Gilloise throw-in in Mechelen's half.

Mechelen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Union Gilloise have been awarded a corner by Bram Van Driessche.

Throw-in Mechelen.

Mechelen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Maxim Kireev for Mechelen has been booked by Bram Van Driessche and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick for Union Gilloise in their own half.

Bram Van Driessche awards the home team a throw-in.

Union Gilloise needs to be cautious. Mechelen have an attacking throw-in.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Mechelen in their own half.

Can Mechelen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Union Gilloise's half?

Free kick Mechelen.

Bram Van Driessche awards Mechelen a goal kick.

Free kick for Union Gilloise in the half of Mechelen.

Union Gilloise awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Union Gilloise in the half of Mechelen.

Mechelen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Union Gilloise in their own half.

Mechelen to take a throw-in in Union Gilloise territory.

Mechelen have a goal kick.

In Saint-Gilles Union Gilloise attack through Raul Florucz. The finish is off target, however.

Union Gilloise have been awarded a corner by Bram Van Driessche.

Kevin Mac Allister for Union Gilloise drives towards goal at Stade Joseph Marien. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Union Gilloise.

Free kick for Mechelen in their own half.

Ball safe as Mechelen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Free kick for Union Gilloise in their own half.

Throw-in for Union Gilloise in their own half.

Throw-in for Mechelen in their own half.

Union Gilloise awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Union Gilloise at Stade Joseph Marien.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Union Gilloise in their own half.

In Saint-Gilles a free kick has been awarded the home team.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Union Gilloise.

Bram Van Driessche awards the away team a throw-in.

Bram Van Driessche signals a Mechelen throw-in in Union Gilloise's half.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Union Gilloise just outside Mechelen's area.

Goal kick for Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien.

Union Gilloise are pushing forward but Mamadou Thierno Barry's finish is wide of the goal.

Union Gilloise have a dangerous throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Saint-Gilles.

Union Gilloise's Promise David breaks free at Stade Joseph Marien. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Can Mechelen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Union Gilloise's half?

Union Gilloise awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bram Van Driessche signals a free kick to Mechelen.

Ball safe as Mechelen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Union Saint-Gilloise haven't lost in their last 4 games.

Union Saint-Gilloise scores 1.89 goals when playing at home and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen scores 1.26 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Pro League.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Union Saint-Gilloise and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is 0.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Union Saint-Gilloise and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is 2.

Union Saint-Gilloise scores 0.6 goals in a match against Yellow-Red KV Mechelen and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen scores 1.4 goals against Union Saint-Gilloise (on average).

Union Saint-Gilloise have won just 1 of their last 5 Pro League games against Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.

Yellow-Red KV Mechelen have lost just 1 of their last 5 Pro League games against Union Saint-Gilloise.

In the last 5 meetings Union Saint-Gilloise won 1, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen won 2, 2 draws.

Yellow-Red KV Mechelen have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Union Saint-Gilloise (in all competitions).

Yellow-Red KV Mechelen's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Union Saint-Gilloise's.

In Pro League, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen has better performance than Union Saint-Gilloise.

When Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is down 1-0 away, they win 10% of their matches.

When Union Saint-Gilloise is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

When Yellow-Red KV Mechelen leads 0-1 away, they win in 61% of their matches.

When Union Saint-Gilloise leads 1-0 at home, they win in 89% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Union Saint-Gilloise wins 47% of halftimes, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen wins 39%.

Union Saint-Gilloise wins 1st half in 47% of their matches, Yellow-Red KV Mechelen in 39% of their matches.

Union Saint-Gilloise have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

A year ago, Union Saint-Gilloise were number 5 in the table with 31 points. Now they are number 1 with 42 points.

Ousseynou Niang has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Union Saint-Gilloise. Fredrik Hammar has collected 6 for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.

Promise Oluwatobi Emmanuel Akinpelu David is Union Saint-Gilloise's top scorer with 8 goals. Lion Lauberbach has scored 6 times for Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.

Union Saint-Gilloise's home record this season: 8-1-0.

Yellow-Red KV Mechelen haven't scored in 1 of their 10 away matches in Pro League this season.

Union Saint-Gilloise haven't scored in 0 of their 9 home matches in Pro League this season.

Did you know that Yellow-Red KV Mechelen scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Union Saint-Gilloise scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Last season's matches: 0-1 (Union Saint-Gilloise at home) and 1-1 (Yellow-Red KV Mechelen at home).

During the last 23 meetings, Union Saint-Gilloise have won 5 times, there have been 7 draws while Yellow-Red KV Mechelen have won 11 times. The goal difference is 32-25 in favour of Yellow-Red KV Mechelen.

During the last 10 meetings with Union Saint-Gilloise playing at home, Union Saint-Gilloise have won 4 times, there have been 3 draws while Yellow-Red KV Mechelen have won 3 times. The goal difference is 14-10 in favour of Union Saint-Gilloise.

The most common result of matches between Union Saint-Gilloise and Yellow-Red KV Mechelen is 1-2. 4 matches have ended with this result.