Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke: prediction and stats
First Amateur DivisionVV - 24Kick-off on March 6, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Sportcomplex De Doelvelden, Berlaar
The Footlab AI model makes Lyra-Lierse Berlaar the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Merelbeke. The most likely score is 1-1. If Lyra-Lierse Berlaar wins, the most likely score is 2-1.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 2,872 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 20, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke?
A very open match: only 33 Elo points separate Lyra-Lierse Berlaar (1,828) and Merelbeke (1,861).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Lyra-Lierse Berlaar
Not enough data to predict the Lyra-Lierse Berlaar lineup.
Merelbeke
Not enough data to predict the Merelbeke lineup.
Computed on October 20, 2026 at 05:05 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lyra-Lierse Berlaar have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 defeats; Merelbeke have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Houtvenne(home) | 0-1 | First Amateur Division |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Cercle Brugge II(away) | 1-2 | First Amateur Division |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Roeselare Daisel(home) | 0-3 | First Amateur Division |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven II(away) | 1-3 | First Amateur Division |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Heist(home) | 3-2 | First Amateur Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Knokke(away) | 3-0 | First Amateur Division |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Mandel United(home) | 0-2 | First Amateur Division |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Tienen(away) | 0-0 | First Amateur Division |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Dessel Sport(home) | 1-1 | First Amateur Division |
| Sep 27, 2026 | AS Eupen(home) | 0-1 | Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Lyra-Lierse Berlaar wins, 1 draw, 1 Merelbeke win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | Lyra-Lierse Berlaar 1-3 Merelbeke | First Amateur Division |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Merelbeke 2-4 Lyra-Lierse Berlaar | First Amateur Division |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Merelbeke 0-0 Lyra-Lierse Berlaar | First Amateur Division |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Lyra-Lierse Berlaar 4-1 Merelbeke | First Amateur Division |
Last archived meeting: Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke on Dec 13, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Lyra-Lierse Berlaar score 1.5 and concede 2.4 goals per match over their last 15; Merelbeke score 1.4 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyra-Lierse Berlaar | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Merelbeke | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Lyra-Lierse Berlaar sit 3rd in First Amateur Division (23 points from 13 matches) and Merelbeke sit 14th (11 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lyra-Lierse Berlaar | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 23 |
| 14 | Merelbeke | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 11 |
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke?
- The Footlab AI model makes Lyra-Lierse Berlaar the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Merelbeke.
- Where and when is Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke played?
- Lyra-Lierse Berlaar vs Merelbeke is played on March 6, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Sportcomplex De Doelvelden, in the First Amateur Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.4% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.