League-position context
Anderlecht rank2nd
KV Mechelen rank16th
Anderlecht points55
KV Mechelen points27
Anderlecht: #2 · 55 pts · GD +7
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
KV Mechelen: #16 · 27 pts · GD -18
28 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.