First Division B
BelgiumAbout the league: First Division B
First Division B is one of the football leagues in Belgium. The 2025/2026 season features 17 teams, with Waasland-Beveren out in front on 48 points. The season is played from 8 August 2025 to 9 May 2026. Games here produce 2.84 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 55% of them.
First Division B 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 278 First Division B matches have been completed. Waasland-Beveren leads the table with 48 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.84. BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 54%. Clean-sheet matches: 45%.
Result split
Home wins: 40%. Draws: 24%. Away wins: 35%.
Team rankings
Waasland-Beveren has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.31. Both teams scored in 75% of Lokeren-Temse's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Waasland-Beveren | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 38:13 | +25 | 48 | 2.67 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  KV Kortrijk | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 35:17 | +18 | 42 | 2.33 | WLWLW |
| 3 |  Beerschot-Wilrijk | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 28:20 | +8 | 33 | 1.83 | WDWLL |
| 4 |  Lommel United | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 38:28 | +10 | 32 | 1.78 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  AS Eupen | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 26:19 | +7 | 30 | 1.67 | WDWDL |
| 6 |  RFC Liege | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 25:20 | +5 | 29 | 1.61 | WWWLL |
| 7 |  Patro Eisden | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 21:17 | +4 | 29 | 1.61 | LLWDL |
| 8 |  KAA Gent II | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24:23 | +1 | 24 | 1.33 | LWLLD |
| 9 |  Lokeren-Temse | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25:25 | 0 | 24 | 1.33 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Lierse Kempenzonen | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 20:22 | -2 | 23 | 1.28 | LDLWD |
| 11 |  RWDM | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 30:31 | -1 | 20 | 1.11 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Francs Borains | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 18:24 | -6 | 20 | 1.11 | LWWDL |
| 13 |  RSC Anderlecht II | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 24:31 | -7 | 16 | 0.89 | LLLLW |
| 14 |  KRC Genk II | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21:33 | -12 | 16 | 0.94 | DWDDD |
| 15 |  RFC Seraing | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 15:28 | -13 | 12 | 0.71 | DDWDL |
| 16 |  Olympic Charleroi | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16:36 | -20 | 12 | 0.67 | LLLLL |
| 17 |  Club Brugge II | 18 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15:32 | -17 | 7 | 0.39 | DDLLW |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 278 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Waasland-Beveren2.31
- 2Lommel United1.94
- 3KV Kortrijk1.84
- 4Beerschot-Wilrijk1.61
- 5RWDM1.56
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Waasland-Beveren0.72
- 2KV Kortrijk1.03
- 3Beerschot-Wilrijk1.11
- 4AS Eupen1.13
- 5Patro Eisden1.29
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Lokeren-Temse75%
- 2KRC Genk II66%
- 3Lommel United64%
- 4RWDM63%
- 5Beerschot-Wilrijk61%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Lommel United64%
- 2RSC Anderlecht II63%
- 3Waasland-Beveren63%
- 4KRC Genk II63%
- 5Olympic Charleroi59%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Lokeren-Temse6.9
- 2KV Kortrijk6.4
- 3Waasland-Beveren6.0
- 4Beerschot-Wilrijk5.8
- 5Lommel United5.2
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waasland-Beveren | 31 | 1.83 | 0.97 | +0.86 | 59 | 85 | +26 |
| 2 | Beerschot-Wilrijk | 35 | 1.82 | 1.32 | +0.50 | 59 | 67 | +8 |
| 3 | Patro Eisden | 33 | 1.65 | 1.16 | +0.49 | 56 | 49 | -7 |
| 4 | Lommel United | 35 | 1.69 | 1.38 | +0.31 | 55 | 64 | +9 |
| 5 | KV Kortrijk | 31 | 1.68 | 1.26 | +0.42 | 51 | 64 | +13 |
| 6 | Lokeren-Temse | 31 | 1.50 | 1.47 | +0.02 | 44 | 39 | -5 |
| 7 | RFC Seraing | 31 | 1.37 | 1.48 | -0.11 | 41 | 35 | -6 |
| 8 | Francs Borains | 31 | 1.40 | 1.55 | -0.15 | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| 9 | RWDM | 32 | 1.33 | 1.54 | -0.21 | 40 | 36 | -4 |
| 10 | KRC Genk II | 31 | 1.42 | 1.62 | -0.20 | 39 | 28 | -11 |
| 11 | Olympic Charleroi | 31 | 1.37 | 1.58 | -0.20 | 39 | 16 | -23 |
| 12 | RFC Liege | 34 | 1.32 | 1.68 | -0.36 | 39 | 53 | +14 |
| 13 | KAA Gent II | 29 | 1.50 | 1.63 | -0.13 | 38 | 37 | -1 |
| 14 | RSC Anderlecht II | 30 | 1.47 | 1.69 | -0.22 | 38 | 27 | -11 |
| 15 | Lierse Kempenzonen | 29 | 1.40 | 1.68 | -0.28 | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| 16 | AS Eupen | 32 | 1.21 | 1.61 | -0.40 | 36 | 47 | +11 |
| 17 | Club Brugge II | 28 | 1.34 | 1.83 | -0.49 | 31 | 21 | -10 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division B?
The 2025/2026 season of First Division B includes 17 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 First Division B season start and end?
The 2025/2026 First Division B season runs from 8 August 2025 to 9 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the First Division B season have?
The 2025/2026 First Division B season spans 34 matchweeks.
Who leads the First Division B table?
Waasland-Beveren leads First Division B with 48 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division B?
Waasland-Beveren has the strongest attack in First Division B, scoring 2.31 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First Division B?
Waasland-Beveren concedes the fewest goals in First Division B, 0.72 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First Division B?
First Division B averages 2.84 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First Division B?
Over 2.5 lands in 54% of First Division B matches.
How often do both teams score in First Division B?
BTTS lands in 55% of First Division B matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First Division B?
Home teams win 40% of matches in First Division B.