Zulte Waregem vs Gent Prediction, Tips & Odds
Zulte Waregem vs Gent
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The model favours Gent to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in second place, Gent has been in impressive form this season, remaining unbeaten with six wins and one draw across their seven matches. Their goal difference of +9 highlights a strong attack and solid defense, with only four goals conceded, which is the best in the league. Zulte Waregem, positioned sixth, has had a mixed start to the season with three wins, two draws, and two losses. While they have shown potential, their recent form is less convincing, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their goal tally of 10 suggests they can score, but they have also conceded seven goals, indicating vulnerabilities at the back that Gent could exploit. The model gives Gent a strong win probability based on their consistent performance and superior standing in the league. However, Zulte Waregem could pose a challenge, particularly if they manage to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Gent. As always, the full method of how these predictions are reached is available in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to inform these insights.
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.
Zulte Waregem manage games at home, conceding just 1.39 goals per match. Gent score 1.50 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.9% probability.
Zulte Waregem have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 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
Zulte Waregem vs Gent| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.73 | 3.20 | 2.52 | 2.17 | 1.64 | 1.85 | 1.83 | |
| 2.63 | 3.00 | 2.55 | 2.10 | 1.65 | 1.80 | 1.91 | |
| 2.94 | 3.11 | 2.69 | 2.28 | 1.68 | — | — | |
| 2.67 | 2.95 | 2.39 | 2.26 | 1.63 | — | — | |
| 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.60 | — | — | 1.85 | 1.85 | |
| 2.75 | 3.10 | 2.50 | 2.20 | 1.65 | 1.95 | 1.80 | |
| 2.80 | 3.28 | 2.59 | 2.22 | 1.68 | 1.85 | 1.85 | |
Betano | 2.80 | 3.10 | 2.70 | 2.22 | 1.70 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
BetVictor | 2.80 | 3.13 | 2.55 | 2.12 | 1.62 | 1.85 | 1.83 |
Goals Probability
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Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Gent leads 7-3)In the last 10 matches between Zulte Waregem and Gent, Zulte Waregem has won 3 times, while Gent has secured 7 victories, with no draws. The scorelines indicate a mix of results, with Gent achieving several significant wins, including a 6-2 and a 7-2 victory. This suggests a somewhat one-sided historical record, particularly in terms of Gent's ability to score heavily against Zulte Waregem. The last time Zulte Waregem defeated Gent in the league was in November 2020, indicating a trend of Gent's dominance in recent encounters.
Jupiler Pro League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gent | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 22 | WWDWW |
| 2 |  Club Brugge KV | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 21 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Charleroi | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 21 | WWWLW |
| 4 |  Union St. Gilloise | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 20 | DWWWW |
| 5 |  Anderlecht | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 16 | WWWDW |
| 6 |  KVC Westerlo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 13 | WWWWD |
| 8 | Zulte Waregem | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 11 | LLLWD |
| 16 |  RAAL La Louvière | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 4 | LLWLD |
| 17 |  Kortrijk | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 3 | LWLLL |
| 18 |  Cercle Brugge | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 3 | LLDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonZulte Waregem have won 11 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include beat Seraing United 3-0 and lost to Gent 0-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 18W 5D 13L from the last 36 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Gent have won 9 of their last 24 matches on the road, drawing 8 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Gent 2-0 and drew with Rochefort 3-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 18W 16D 10L from the last 44 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedZulte Waregem4-3-2-1Confirmed
Gent3-4-2-1Confirmed
Unavailable Players
0 playersZulte Waregem
No reported absences
Gent
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
N. Laforge has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by N. Laforge to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Zulte Waregem average 1.9 goals per match at home; Gent 1.5 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 50% of their matches and averaging 1.9 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.
