Zulte Waregem vs Westerlo Prediction 31 January 2026
💥 The upcoming clash between Zulte Waregem and Westerlo promises to be intriguing. Both teams are displaying inconsistent form, adding a layer of uncertainty to the encounter. Zulte Waregem sit 10th in the standings, having shown weak performances in their last ten matches with just one win and four losses. Westerlo are in 12th place and are also struggling to find their footing, particularly in away games. How will this game end? Check out the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 3-1 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (with Westerlo as the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official meetings between Zulte Waregem and Westerlo:
- 5 matches played;
- home team victories - 1, away team victories - 2, draws - 2;
- total goals - 6 for Zulte Waregem, 9 for Westerlo;
- average goals in the first half - 1.8, in the second half - 1.2;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Zulte Waregem - Westerlo
Zulte Waregem Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League tournament, with Club Brugge as the home side and Zulte Waregem as the visitors. The match ended in a 4-3 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Zulte Waregem vs Club Brugge):
- possession: 28% vs 72%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Zulte Waregem, currently sitting 10th in the league standings, are striving for consistency in their performances. In their last five matches, they've managed just one victory, alongside two losses and a draw. Known for their erratic style of play, Essevee often shift from attack to defense without a clear strategy, leading to frequent dropped points. The team concedes quite a few goals, averaging 1.55 per game, while scoring around 1.41 goals per match.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem
Westerlo Team Overview
The latest official match saw the current visitors competing in the Premier League tournament (home team - Mechelen, visitors - Westerlo). The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Westerlo vs Mechelen):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 5 vs 9;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Westerlo's "Wolves" currently sit 12th in the league, grappling with similar form issues: their two wins and four losses in the last ten matches highlight their inconsistency. They face significant challenges on the road, having scored fewer than two goals in six of their last seven away games. Their most recent head-to-head ended in a 3-1 victory for Westerlo.
Match Results: Westerlo
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Westerlo
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 6 vs 6;
- win percentage: 27% vs 27%;
- losses: 8 vs 9;
- draws: 8 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.2, the guests - 1.8;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Westerlo
- average total in the tournament: 2.95 vs 2.82;
- average total goals scored: 1.41 vs 1.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.59;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.73;
- Zulte Waregem: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Westerlo: average total away in the tournament - 1.36;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.67) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Westerlo have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 3.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 4.33.
Westerlo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.36, away - 4.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 4.8.
- Westerlo have taken under 5.5 corners in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Westerlo have taken under 5.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Westerlo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Zulte Waregem at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Westerlo away - 6 (55%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Zulte Waregem at home - 3 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Westerlo away - 3 (60%).
- Zulte Waregem have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
- Zulte Waregem have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Premier Division).
- Zulte Waregem have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (28/176, 15.9%);
- Zulte Waregem at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:0 (2/10, 20%);
- Westerlo away most often play: 2:0 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.4% (odds 7)
1:2 - 8.06% (odds 9)
0:1 - 7.68% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the current form of both teams and their playing styles, a low-scoring match is anticipated, considering the under trend for both sides in their last five games. A tight contest for control is expected, with no clear favorite. We predict under 3.5 goals, based on recent head-to-head statistics and the overall strength of their defenses. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.
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