Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem Prediction 2 August 2025
🔅 The second round of the Belgian Championship is on the radar! Westerlo and Zulte Waregem face off in a match that promises to be thrilling for all football enthusiasts. Both teams have had a shaky start to the season. Who will manage to bounce back in this round? Read the prediction for this encounter below!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place over two years ago and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Zulte Waregem):
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Westerlo and Zulte Waregem:
- 4 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 1, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 6 for Westerlo, 5 for Zulte Waregem;
- average total in the first half - 1.5, in the second half - 1.25;
- average total goals per match - 2.75.
Head-to-head statistics Westerlo - Zulte Waregem
Westerlo Team Overview
In the opening round, Westerlo fell to Anderlecht with a scoreline of 2-5.
Here are the match statistics (Westerlo vs Anderlecht):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 10.
Despite sitting in 16th place in the league, Westerlo pose a dangerous threat thanks to their impressive attack. The team averages 2.1 goals per match, consistently delivering high-scoring performances and often exceeding the over 1.5 goals mark. However, their recent inconsistent results-3 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses-are tied to defensive issues. Westerlo make numerous defensive errors, which result in a high number of goals conceded.
Match Results: Westerlo
Zulte Waregem Team Overview
In the opening round, Zulte Waregem shared the spoils with Mechelen, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.
The game statistics are as follows (Zulte Waregem vs Mechelen):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Zulte Waregem find themselves in tenth place after the start of the season. They have shown more consistent form with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches. The team relies on solid defense and sharp counterattacks, as evidenced by their low average of goals conceded-just 1 per game.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins for the home team - 1; for the away team - 0; draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home side averages 1 goal, while the visitors average 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Westerlo (home) vs Zulte Waregem (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 7 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.2).
- Westerlo have drawn the first half at home in their last 5 matches (Premier League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Home team wins - 1, Away team wins - 1, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
- Zulte Waregem have covered a +1.5 handicap in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Zulte Waregem have covered a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Home team average goals - 1.5, Away team - 1.25;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.75;
- Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - once.
- Westerlo have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Westerlo: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; at home - 6.4.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 9, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.2; away - 7.8.
- Total over 10.5 corners hit in Westerlo's last 5 consecutive matches (Premier League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2 (1 for the home team and 1 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3 (1.5 for the home team and 1.5 for the away team).
Westerlo: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.4.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 3, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Both teams scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem
- Tournament matches played: 1 vs 1;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- BTTS for Westerlo at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Zulte Waregem away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS for Westerlo at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS for Zulte Waregem away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Westerlo have been consistently finding the back of the net in recent matches, surpassing the 1.5 goals mark in most of their games (they've hit this total in six consecutive matches). This statistic suggests that the team are in good form and possess enough attacking prowess to continue this streak. We are backing this outcome for the upcoming match.
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