Anderlecht vs Zulte Waregem Prediction, Tips & Odds
Anderlecht vs Zulte Waregem
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The model favours Zulte Waregem to win, projecting a scoreline of 2-1 against Anderlecht. Zulte Waregem currently sits in 5th place in the Jupiler Pro League, having played five matches and secured three wins and two draws. Their offensive output has been impressive, scoring 10 goals while conceding just 3, resulting in a goal difference of +7. This strong start is indicative of a team that is not only solid defensively but also capable of finding the back of the net consistently. Anderlecht, on the other hand, is positioned 11th with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses from their five matches. They have struggled to establish a rhythm, with a goal difference of -2 and only three goals scored. Their recent form has been mixed, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches, highlighting inconsistency that could hinder their performance in this fixture. The model output indicates a win probability of approximately 55% for Zulte Waregem, along with the projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat for Zulte Waregem is the possibility of defensive lapses, as they are still early in the season and may face challenges in maintaining their form. The full methodology of our prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team utilizes an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.7% probability.
Anderlecht have been the stronger side, winning 41% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Anderlecht are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Anderlecht vs Zulte Waregem| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.73 | 3.72 | 4.40 | 1.62 | 2.22 | 1.58 | 2.20 | |
| 1.70 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 1.65 | 2.10 | 1.67 | 2.15 | |
| 1.78 | 3.83 | 4.70 | 1.66 | 2.32 | — | — | |
| 1.75 | 3.30 | 3.67 | 1.69 | 2.14 | — | — | |
| 1.75 | 3.60 | 4.20 | — | — | 1.60 | 2.25 | |
| 1.73 | 3.80 | 4.10 | 1.62 | 2.25 | 1.62 | 2.20 | |
| 1.77 | 3.82 | 4.51 | 1.65 | 2.27 | 1.58 | 2.23 | |
Betano | 1.82 | 3.90 | 4.55 | 1.75 | 2.15 | 1.65 | 2.15 |
BetVictor | 1.73 | 3.90 | 4.20 | 1.60 | 2.15 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Anderlecht leads 6-3)In the last ten matches between Anderlecht and Zulte Waregem, Anderlecht has won 6 times, Zulte Waregem has won 3 times, and there has been 1 draw. The scorelines indicate a mix of competitive and one-sided games, with Anderlecht recording a notable 7-0 victory in March 2020. While Zulte Waregem has had some success, including two wins by a single goal margin, the overall trend leans in favor of Anderlecht, who have not lost to Zulte Waregem in their last three encounters. The matches have generally produced a blend of high-scoring affairs and closely contested outcomes.
Jupiler Pro League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gent | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Union St. Gilloise | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 13 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  Club Brugge KV | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  Charleroi | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | LWWWW |
| 5 | Zulte Waregem | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 11 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Standard Liege | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 11 | WWWDD |
| 11 | Anderlecht | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 7 | DWLLW |
| 16 |  RAAL La Louvière | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 1 | LDLLL |
| 17 |  OH Leuven | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | LLLLL |
| 18 |  Kortrijk | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | LLLLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonAnderlecht have won 8 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Kortrijk 1-0 and beat Kairat Almaty 3-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 14W 7D 13L from the last 34 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Zulte Waregem have won 6 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Zulte Waregem 2-2 and drew with Beerschot VA 2-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 15W 4D 9L from the last 28 games (54% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedAnderlecht4-4-2Confirmed
Zulte Waregem4-3-3Confirmed
Unavailable Players
0 playersAnderlecht
No reported absences
Zulte Waregem
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
Simon Bourdeaud'hui has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Simon Bourdeaud'hui to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Anderlecht average 1.6 goals per match at home; Zulte Waregem 2.1 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Anderlecht have generated 1.35 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 41% of them. They put 5.1 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Anderlecht player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
