Antwerp – KV Mechelen

Antwerp host KV Mechelen in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides. Sitting 11th with seven points from two wins, one draw and three defeats, Antwerp will hope to tighten their negative goal difference of 11‑13 and climb back into the top half. Mechelen, languishing at 16th with just two points after four games and a 5‑14 deficit, will be desperate for their first win to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The two teams have met only sparingly this season, leaving the encounter wide open for a decisive result. A victory for either side could dramatically reshape the early standings, making the fixture a must‑watch for both camps.