Merelbeke vs Zelzate: prediction and stats
First Amateur DivisionVV - 15Kick-off on December 6, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark Molenkouter, Merelbeke
The Footlab model makes Merelbeke the favourite at 44%, against 22% for a draw and 34% 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 Merelbeke vs Zelzate?
A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate Merelbeke (1,777) and Zelzate (1,755).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Merelbeke have 5 wins, 1 draws and 9 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 | K. Lierse S.K.(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Gent(home) | 1-6 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Ninove(away) | 1-3 | First Amateur Division |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Roeselare Daisel(home) | 1-3 | First Amateur Division |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Houtvenne(home) | 2-1 | First Amateur Division |
| 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: 5 Merelbeke win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 Zelzate win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Zelzate 2-1 Merelbeke | First Amateur Division |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Merelbeke 2-0 Zelzate | First Amateur Division |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Zelzate 1-2 Merelbeke | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Merelbeke 3-0 Zelzate | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Jan 22, 2023 | Merelbeke 1-0 Zelzate | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Zelzate 2-3 Merelbeke | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
How many goals should we expect?
Merelbeke score 1.4 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Zelzate score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merelbeke | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
| 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?
Merelbeke sit 14th in First Amateur Division (11 points from 12 matches) and Zelzate sit 8th (15 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Zelzate | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| 14 | Merelbeke | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 11 |
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 Merelbeke vs Zelzate?
- The Footlab model makes Merelbeke the favourite at 44%, against 22% for a draw and 34% for Zelzate.
- Where and when is Merelbeke vs Zelzate played?
- Merelbeke vs Zelzate is played on December 6, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark Molenkouter, in the First Amateur Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 72% 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.