Zulte Waregem II vs Mechelen II: prediction and stats
Second Amateur Division - VFV AVFV A - 16Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Stadion Kastanjelaan, Maasmechelen
The Footlab model makes Zulte Waregem II the favourite at 43%, against 23% for a draw and 34% for Mechelen II. 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 Zulte Waregem II vs Mechelen II?
A very open match: only 20 Elo points separate Zulte Waregem II (1,775) and Mechelen II (1,796).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Zulte Waregem II have 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats; Mechelen II have 8, 1 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Rupel Boom(home) | 1-2 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| May 10, 2026 | Harelbeke(away) | 0-3 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| May 3, 2026 | Bocholt(away) | 3-2 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | FC Lebbeke(home) | 4-1 | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Mechelen II(away) | 0-3 | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | Rupel Boom(home) | 2-2 | Second Amateur Division - Play-offs |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Oudenaarde(away) | 0-1 | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Zulte Waregem II(home) | 3-0 | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Torhout(away) | 5-1 | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Mandel United(home) | 1-2 | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Zulte Waregem II win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Mechelen II win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Mechelen II 3-0 Zulte Waregem II | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Zulte Waregem II 3-4 Mechelen II | Second Amateur Division - VFV A |
Last archived meeting: Mechelen II vs Zulte Waregem II on Apr 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Zulte Waregem II score 1.7 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Mechelen II score 2.0 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zulte Waregem II | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
| Mechelen II | 2.0 | 1.3 | 4 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Zulte Waregem II sit 10th in Second Amateur Division - VFV A (36 points from 30 matches) and Mechelen II sit 13th (35 points from 30 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Zulte Waregem II | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 57 | 53 | 36 |
| 13 | Mechelen II | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 51 | 58 | 35 |
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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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 Zulte Waregem II vs Mechelen II?
- The Footlab model makes Zulte Waregem II the favourite at 43%, against 23% for a draw and 34% for Mechelen II.
- Where and when is Zulte Waregem II vs Mechelen II played?
- Zulte Waregem II vs Mechelen II is played on December 12, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion Kastanjelaan, in the Second Amateur Division - VFV A.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 70% 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.