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Zulte Waregem vs SK Beveren Prediction, Tips & Odds

Zulte Waregem vs SK Beveren

Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 3
Zulte Waregem
#6 · Jupiler Pro League
DWDWD
VS
Elindus Arena, Waregem (12,300)
SK Beveren
#9 · Jupiler Pro League
LWWLL

Match Preview

The model favours Zulte Waregem to win against SK Beveren, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Zulte Waregem enters the new season with a solid form from the previous campaign, having secured three wins and two draws in their last five matches. This positive momentum sets a promising tone as they aim to improve their position in the league, starting from 14th place. Conversely, SK Beveren has had a mixed bag of results recently, with three wins but two losses in their last five matches. Their 15th place standing indicates a need for improvement, and they will be looking to start the season strong to avoid early relegation concerns. The inconsistency in their form could be a significant factor as they face a confident opponent in Zulte Waregem. According to the model's output, Zulte Waregem has a win probability of around 55%, while SK Beveren sits at 25%. The key market percentage suggests a moderate confidence in Zulte Waregem's ability to secure the victory. However, one caveat is that both teams are starting fresh, and early-season unpredictability can lead to unexpected results. The full method behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as it is based on expected goals and actual results from the season.

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Zulte Waregem leads 6-2)
6 Zulte Waregem2 Draw2 SK Beveren
Feb 25
SK Beveren
3-2
Zulte Waregem
Challenger Pro League
Dec 24
Zulte Waregem
4-0
SK Beveren
Challenger Pro League
Feb 24
Zulte Waregem
0-1
SK Beveren
Challenger Pro League
Oct 23
SK Beveren
0-3
Zulte Waregem
Challenger Pro League
Jan 21
SK Beveren
1-5
Zulte Waregem
Jupiler Pro League
Aug 20
Zulte Waregem
4-1
SK Beveren
Jupiler Pro League
Feb 20
Zulte Waregem
5-0
SK Beveren
Jupiler Pro League
Nov 19
SK Beveren
1-2
Zulte Waregem
Jupiler Pro League
Mar 19
SK Beveren
1-1
Zulte Waregem
Jupiler Pro League
Jul 18
Zulte Waregem
2-2
SK Beveren
Jupiler Pro League

In the last 10 matches between Zulte Waregem and SK Beveren, Zulte Waregem has won 6 times, with 2 draws and 2 wins for SK Beveren. The scorelines indicate a generally strong performance by Zulte Waregem, highlighted by several heavy victories, including a 5-0 win and a 4-0 win. While SK Beveren managed to secure two victories, both were narrow, with one match ending 3-2 in their favor. The frequency of draws is low, suggesting that matches tend to have a decisive outcome rather than ending level. Overall, Zulte Waregem has had the upper hand historically in this matchup.

Jupiler Pro League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Club Brugge KV
22006066
WW
2
Antwerp
22005146
WW
3
Charleroi
22004136
WW
4
Gent
22004136
WW
5
Union St. Gilloise
21105144
DW
6
Zulte Waregem
21102114
DW
9
SK Beveren
21012203
WL
16
KVC Westerlo
200238-50
LL
17
OH Leuven
200216-50
LL
18
Kortrijk
200206-60
LL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Zulte WaregemHome
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 13.00 pts/game
SK BeverenAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 1 · GA 20.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Zulte WaregemSK Beveren
1.96Goals p.g.2.5
1.43Goals conceded p.g.1.58
25%Clean sheets33%
54%Win rate58%
3.39Avg goals in match4.08
xG per game0.96
xGA per game0.90
Possession %50%
Shots on target / game4.0
Corners per game3.0
Zulte Waregem
Recent Form

Zulte Waregem have won 9 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Zulte Waregem 2-1 and beat Zulte Waregem 3-2.

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.

Match Results: Zulte WaregemAll competitions
15 Aug
Union St. Gilloise
0-0
Zulte Waregem
Jupiler Pro League
09 Aug
Zulte Waregem
2-1
Genk
Jupiler Pro League
01 Aug
Beerschot VA
2-2
Zulte Waregem
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Zulte Waregem
3-2
Sparta Rotterdam
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
Zulte Waregem
1-1
AZ Alkmaar
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Zulte Waregem
2-1
Kryvbas KR
Friendlies Clubs
15
Win
54%
4
Draw
14%
9
Lost
32%
SK Beveren
Recent Form

SK Beveren have won 4 of their last 9 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to SK Beveren 2-1 and beat MVV 3-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 1D 4L from the last 12 games (58% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SK BeverenAll competitions
09 Aug
Antwerp
2-1
SK Beveren
Jupiler Pro League
01 Aug
SK Beveren
1-0
FC Eindhoven
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
MVV
3-4
SK Beveren
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Gent
4-0
SK Beveren
Friendlies Clubs
08 Jul
Genk
2-1
SK Beveren
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
KSK Beveren
1-8
SK Beveren
Friendlies Clubs
7
Win
58%
1
Draw
8%
4
Lost
33%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

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Zulte Waregem

No reported absences

SK Beveren

No reported absences

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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.