Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Prediction, Tips & Odds
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem
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The model favours Zulte Waregem to win this match against Kortrijk, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Zulte Waregem currently sits in third place in the Jupiler Pro League standings, having secured two wins and one draw from their first three matches. They have scored six goals and conceded just one, demonstrating a strong defensive record alongside effective attacking play. Their positive goal difference of five indicates their ability to control matches effectively. In contrast, Kortrijk is struggling at the bottom of the table in 17th place with no points from their opening two games. They have yet to find the back of the net, having conceded six goals, which highlights significant defensive issues. Their recent form shows just one win in the last five matches, further illustrating their challenges this season. The model suggests a high win probability for Zulte Waregem, reflecting their solid start to the season. However, one caveat is that if Kortrijk can improve their defensive performance and find their attacking rhythm, they could pose a threat. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across 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 (3.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.2% probability.
Zulte Waregem have been the stronger side, winning 54% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Zulte Waregem 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
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.88 | 3.50 | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.15 | |
| 3.06 | 3.44 | 2.20 | 1.74 | 2.05 | 1.58 | 2.20 | |
| 3.00 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 1.65 | 2.20 | — | — | |
| 3.20 | 3.58 | 2.26 | 1.79 | 2.10 | — | — | |
| 2.88 | 3.14 | 2.06 | — | — | — | — | |
| 3.00 | 3.30 | 2.20 | — | — | 1.62 | 2.20 | |
| 3.10 | 3.30 | 2.15 | 1.75 | 2.05 | 1.62 | 2.20 | |
| 3.13 | 3.52 | 2.25 | 1.76 | 2.08 | 1.58 | 2.23 | |
| 3.30 | 3.50 | 2.06 | 1.70 | 2.10 | 1.56 | 2.25 | |
Betano | 3.30 | 3.50 | 2.15 | 1.72 | 2.18 | 1.57 | 2.30 |
Superbet | 3.25 | 3.55 | 2.17 | 1.71 | 2.15 | 1.59 | 2.32 |
BetVictor | 3.00 | 3.50 | 2.20 | 1.72 | 1.97 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Kortrijk leads 4-2)In the last 10 matches between Kortrijk and Zulte Waregem, Kortrijk has won 4 times, Zulte Waregem has won 2 times, and there have been 4 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several matches ending in draws, including a high-scoring 3-3 encounter earlier this year. Kortrijk has recorded some significant victories, such as a 5-0 win, suggesting they can dominate at times. Zulte Waregem's last win in this fixture was in October 2022, indicating a slight struggle to secure victories against Kortrijk recently. Overall, the matchup shows a balance with moments of clear advantage for Kortrijk.
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 |
| 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 SeasonKortrijk have won 4 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Zulte Waregem 0-2 and lost to Charleroi 1-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 3D 9L from the last 19 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins 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
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersKortrijk
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
J. Vergoote has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
Kortrijk average 1.7 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
Zulte Waregem have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 54% of their matches and averaging 2.1 goals per game. Zulte Waregem player to score or assist at 1.55 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.
