Harelbeke vs Zelzate: prediction and stats
First Amateur DivisionVV - 11Kick-off on November 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Forestiersstadion, Harelbeke
The Footlab model makes Harelbeke the favourite at 52%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Zelzate. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Harelbeke vs Zelzate?
A very open match: only 95 Elo points separate Harelbeke (1,851) and Zelzate (1,756).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Harelbeke have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Zelzate have 4, 2 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Albert Quévy-Mons(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Kortrijk(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 14, 2026 | Londerzeel(away) | 0-0 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| May 10, 2026 | Zulte Waregem II(home) | 3-0 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| May 3, 2026 | Diksmuide(away) | 2-1 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | KRC Genk II(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Lokeren-Temse(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Zulte Waregem(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Knokke(home) | 2-3 | First Amateur Division |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Spouwen-Mopertingen(away) | 0-5 | First Amateur Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Harelbeke win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Zelzate win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | Zelzate 2-0 Harelbeke | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Zelzate 0-0 Harelbeke | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Harelbeke 1-0 Zelzate | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Zelzate 2-2 Harelbeke | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Harelbeke 1-2 Zelzate | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Feb 12, 2023 | Zelzate 2-1 Harelbeke | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
How many goals should we expect?
Harelbeke score 1.6 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Zelzate score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harelbeke | 1.6 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
| Zelzate | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1 | 11/15 | 13/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Zelzate | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Harelbeke vs Zelzate?
- The Footlab model makes Harelbeke the favourite at 52%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Zelzate.
- Where and when is Harelbeke vs Zelzate played?
- Harelbeke vs Zelzate is played on November 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Forestiersstadion, in the First Amateur Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.