KVC Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem: prediction and stats
Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 4Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 05:15 PM (UTC)Het Kuipje, Westerlo
The Footlab model makes Zulte Waregem the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for KVC Westerlo. 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win KVC Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem?
Zulte Waregem starts as the favourite with a 119-point Elo edge (1,983 vs 1,864).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, KVC Westerlo have 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 defeats; Zulte Waregem have 11, 3 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Lommel United(away) | 0-4 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Genk(away) | 2-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Union St. Gilloise(home) | 1-5 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Samsunspor(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Kifisia(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | SK Beveren(home) | 4-0 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Union St. Gilloise(away) | 0-0 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Genk(home) | 2-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Beerschot VA(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 KVC Westerlo win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Zulte Waregem win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Zulte Waregem 0-1 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 2, 2025 | KVC Westerlo 3-1 Zulte Waregem | Jupiler Pro League |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Zulte Waregem 1-1 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Oct 1, 2022 | KVC Westerlo 2-0 Zulte Waregem | Jupiler Pro League |
| Mar 4, 2017 | Zulte Waregem 2-2 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Nov 5, 2016 | KVC Westerlo 1-2 Zulte Waregem | Jupiler Pro League |
Last archived meeting: Zulte Waregem vs KVC Westerlo on Jan 31, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
KVC Westerlo score 1.0 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Zulte Waregem score 2.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVC Westerlo | 1.0 | 2.3 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Zulte Waregem | 2.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
KVC Westerlo sit 16th in Jupiler Pro League (0 points from 2 matches) and Zulte Waregem sit 2nd (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Zulte Waregem | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
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 KVC Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem?
- The Footlab model makes Zulte Waregem the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for KVC Westerlo.
- Where and when is KVC Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem played?
- KVC Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem is played on August 30, 2026 at 05:15 PM (UTC) at Het Kuipje, in the Jupiler Pro League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 58% 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.