Heist vs Harelbeke: prediction and stats
First Amateur DivisionVV - 2Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Gemeentelijk Sportcentrum, Heist-Op-Den-Berg
The Footlab model makes Heist the favourite at 50%, against 23% for a draw and 27% for Harelbeke. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Heist vs Harelbeke?
A very open match: only 66 Elo points separate Heist (1,916) and Harelbeke (1,851).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Heist have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Harelbeke have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | K. Lierse S.K.(away) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Patro Eisden(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 15, 2026 | KV Mechelen(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Bocholt(home) | 3-0 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Berchem Sport(away) | 4-2 | Second Amateur Division - VFV B |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Heist score 2.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Harelbeke score 1.6 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heist | 2.2 | 1.1 | 5 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
| Harelbeke | 1.6 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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 Heist vs Harelbeke?
- The Footlab model makes Heist the favourite at 50%, against 23% for a draw and 27% for Harelbeke.
- Where and when is Heist vs Harelbeke played?
- Heist vs Harelbeke is played on September 5, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Gemeentelijk Sportcentrum, in the First Amateur Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 64% 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.