Zulte Waregem vs SK Beveren Prediction, Tips & Odds
Zulte Waregem vs SK Beveren
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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.
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 (4.2 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 52% 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
Zulte Waregem vs SK Beveren| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.05 | 3.55 | 3.30 | 1.83 | 1.95 | 1.67 | 2.05 | |
| 2.01 | 3.46 | 3.50 | 1.75 | 2.04 | 1.61 | 2.15 | |
| 1.95 | 3.50 | 3.25 | 1.75 | 1.95 | 1.65 | 2.10 | |
| 2.06 | 3.58 | 3.73 | 1.78 | 2.13 | — | — | |
| 2.04 | 3.26 | 3.21 | 1.84 | 2.00 | — | — | |
| 2.00 | 3.25 | 3.50 | — | — | 1.62 | 2.20 | |
| 1.95 | 3.60 | 3.25 | 1.75 | 2.05 | 1.70 | 2.05 | |
| 2.06 | 3.53 | 3.60 | 1.77 | 2.07 | 1.61 | 2.18 | |
| 2.06 | 3.35 | 3.45 | 1.87 | 1.88 | 1.68 | 2.02 | |
| 2.05 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 1.75 | 1.95 | 1.70 | 2.05 | |
Betano | 2.07 | 3.50 | 3.55 | 1.80 | 2.07 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
Superbet | 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.45 | 1.80 | 2.02 | 1.67 | 2.17 |
BetVictor | 2.00 | 3.60 | 3.40 | 1.69 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Zulte Waregem leads 6-2)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
| # | 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 |
| 12 | SK Beveren | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 6 | WLLWL |
| 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 SeasonZulte Waregem have won 9 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Zulte Waregem 4-0 and beat Zulte Waregem 3-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 15W 5D 9L from the last 29 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
SK Beveren have won 4 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Genk 4-0 and lost to Zulte Waregem 4-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 1D 5L from the last 15 games (60% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedZulte Waregem4-3-2-1Confirmed
SK Beveren4-1-4-1Confirmed
Unavailable Players
0 playersZulte Waregem
No reported absences
SK Beveren
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
M. Allaerts has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by M. Allaerts to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Zulte Waregem average 2.0 goals per match at home; SK Beveren 2.2 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 52% of their matches and averaging 2.0 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.
