Match Report
Ninove defeated Merelbeke 3-1 in the Divison 1. Before the match, Ninove were 16th in the Divison 1 table with Merelbeke in 11th. In 7 previous meetings (2018–2026), Ninove have won 3, Merelbeke 3, with 1 draw. Ninove had scored 40 goals this season (1.3 per game), Merelbeke had 42 (1.4 per game). Ninove's goals came from Maxim Meert (28'), Nathan De Raes (46'), Joachim Ngongo (51'); Merelbeke scored through Nico Binst (49'). Match stats: possession 34%-66%, shots 10-14, on target 6-6, corners 3-6. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Ninove meet Merelbeke at Stadion De Kloppers in the Divison 1.
The standings read 16th (Ninove, 19 points) against 11th (Merelbeke, 36 points).
1 of their 7 previous meetings since 2018 finished level, while Ninove claimed 3 and Merelbeke 3.
The scoreboard read 3-1 at full time. The points went to Ninove.
Goal scorers
Ninove: Maxim Meert (28'), Nathan De Raes (46'), Joachim Ngongo (51') · Merelbeke: Nico Binst (49')
Key stats
Possession: Ninove 34% · Merelbeke 66% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 6-6 · Corners: 3-6