Match Report
The table gap was wide: 15 points between Mechelen II (4th, 47 pts) and Lille (13th, 32 pts). Lille's recent output outran their position: 4th on form over five rounds, 13th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.87/1.37 for Mechelen II and 1.33/1.97 for Lille (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
Stadion Het Breeven staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,450. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-3.




