MEERHOUT, Belgium (Interstat) — Second-half substitute Siebe Borremans delivered a goal and an assist to propel visiting KFC Nijlen to a 2-0 victory over K. Berg en Dal VV in a Belgian Division 2 match on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at B.R.I.S. Stadion.

The result defied pregame projections, as statistical models had heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 2-2 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Berg en Dal a 55% probability of winning.

Instead, a disciplined defensive performance from Nijlen and a decisive impact from its bench secured three points on the road. The visitors improved their season record in the competition to 7 wins, 6 losses and 9 draws. Berg en Dal’s struggles continued, falling to 5 wins, 14 losses and 4 draws.

The first half was a cagey, physical affair with more yellow cards than clear chances. Nijlen midfielder Vic Geys received the first booking in the 40th minute, followed by Berg en Dal substitute Beau Ndiaye in the 47th.

The deadlock was broken seven minutes after halftime. Borremans, who had entered the match as a substitute, was instrumental. He provided the assist for fellow substitute Lennert Leemans, who found the net in the 52nd minute to give Nijlen a 1-0 lead.

The match grew increasingly fractious. Nijlen’s Tibo Faes was shown a yellow card in the 56th minute, followed by teammate Rhune Bollen in the 73rd. Borremans also entered the book in the 85th minute as the visitors worked to protect their advantage.

The contest turned decisively in stoppage time. In the 90+2 minute, Berg en Dal’s Sam Vermeulen was shown a straight red card, reducing the home side to 10 men. On the ensuing play, Nijlen capitalized immediately. In the 90+3 minute, Borremans sealed the victory, scoring a goal assisted by Rhune Bollen to complete his influential performance off the bench.

The win extends Nijlen’s positive momentum, marking its second victory in three matches following a 2-0 win over K. Berchem Sport 2004 on Feb. 14. It also avenges a 2-2 draw between the sides in their previous meeting on Oct. 25, 2025.

For Berg en Dal, the defeat halts a brief uptick in form that included a 4-2 win at Sportief Rotselaar on Feb. 7 and a 1-0 victory at KVK Wellen on Feb. 1. The team has now failed to score in three of its last five outings.

KFC Nijlen will look to build on this result when it hosts Young Reds on Saturday, Feb. 28. K. Berg en Dal VV faces a challenging trip to face Royal Cappellen FC on the same date.