Belgium - First Division BData current as of September 13, 2026

Waasland-Beveren vs Lierse Kempenzonen: match statistics

175%(1.37)
X17%(4.30)
28%(6.70)

Waasland-Beveren demonstrates dominant form as the table leader with an impressive record of 16 wins, 3 draws, and not a single defeat this season. The hosts have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 5. In home matches, they achieve a 90% win rate with an average of 1.9 goals per game and just 0.7 goals conceded. Lierse Kempenzonen sits only in 10th place with a negative goal difference away (-4), where they lose 56% of matches and score an average of only 0.78 goals with 44% of games without scoring. The difference in quality of play, offensive efficiency (xG 1.91 vs 1.36), and defensive solidity (xGA 0.93 vs 1.66) speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Waasland-Beveren's advantage in possession (55% vs 48%) and significantly higher shot conversion (12% vs 8%) further confirm their clear superiority in this encounter.

Waasland-Beveren vs Lierse Kempenzonen: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Waasland-Beveren played against Lierse Kempenzonen in First Division B (Belgium). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Waasland-Beveren has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Lierse Kempenzonen has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Waasland-Beveren scores 2.11 goals per game and allows 0.74. Lierse Kempenzonen scores 1.11 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 63% of Waasland-Beveren's games and 39% of Lierse Kempenzonen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 33%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Waasland-Beveren has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.49 per game. Waasland-Beveren takes 16.0 shots per game, while Lierse Kempenzonen takes 12.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Waasland-Beveren leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 1.26 goals per game after halftime. Lierse Kempenzonen leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.44 after halftime.

When the teams score

Waasland-Beveren's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Lierse Kempenzonen, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First Division B games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Waasland-Beveren demonstrates dominant form as the table leader with an impressive record of 16 wins, 3 draws, and not a single defeat this season. The hosts have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 5. In home matches, they achieve a 90% win rate with an average of 1.9 goals per game and just 0.7 goals conceded. Lierse Kempenzonen sits only in 10th place with a negative goal difference away (-4), where they lose 56% of matches and score an average of only 0.78 goals with 44% of games without scoring. The difference in quality of play, offensive efficiency (xG 1.91 vs 1.36), and defensive solidity (xGA 0.93 vs 1.66) speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Waasland-Beveren's advantage in possession (55% vs 48%) and significantly higher shot conversion (12% vs 8%) further confirm their clear superiority in this encounter.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

63Possession (%)37
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
22Shots8
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
7Shots on target1
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
2.44xG0.73
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
9Corners2
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
78Dangerous attacks20
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
13Fouls8
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
3Cards3
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
2.11Goals scored / game1.11
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0.74Goals allowed / game1.22
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
53%Average possession49%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
5.42Shots on target / game3.83
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

16Shots per game12.67
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
5.42Shots on target3.83
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
13.2%Shot conversion8.8%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
53%Possession49%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
1.83xG for1.49
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0.95xG against1.37
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

Shooting quality

Waasland-Beveren: AttackingLierse Kempenzonen: Balanced
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
Accuracy (shots on target)34%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.390.29

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Waasland-Beveren is 50% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Waasland-Beveren · 2 pts / game - Lierse Kempenzonen

Waasland-Beveren
WWWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
84% W16% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
16-3-0
2.68 pts / game · goal difference +26
Last 5 (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-1-0
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WDWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 2.46Opponent xG: 0.92BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%
Lierse Kempenzonen
WWWDL
Season result split
33% W28% D39% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-5-7
1.28 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-2-5
Last 5 away
2-1-2
LDWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.36BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Waasland-Beveren is 90% better for: goals scored per game.

2.11 goals / game - Waasland-Beveren · 1.11 goals / game - Lierse Kempenzonen

Waasland-Beveren is 65% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.74 goals / game - Waasland-Beveren · 1.22 goals / game - Lierse Kempenzonen

Waasland-Beveren scoring profile: very strong

Waasland-Beveren scores in 100% of games (19 of 19 meczów), while Lierse Kempenzonen keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).

Lierse Kempenzonen scoring profile: mixed

Lierse Kempenzonen scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Waasland-Beveren keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).

40Goals scored (season)20
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
14Goals conceded (season)22
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
2.84Average goals per game2.33
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
11Goals scored (last 5)7
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
5Goals conceded (last 5)5
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal61%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
74%2 goals28%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
21%3 goals17%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
11%4 goals6%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

How often they concede at least...

63%1 goal61%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
11%2 goals39%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0%3 goals11%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0%4 goals11%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

63%
Waasland-Beveren - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 19 meczów
39%
Lierse Kempenzonen - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.7 of 18 meczów
55%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time11%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0%BTTS in both halves11%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
47%Scored in both halves17%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

BTTS and goal count

53%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
80%BTTS - last 540%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

1st half

68%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
37%Min. 2 goals before half-time22%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time17%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

2nd half

95%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
53%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time6%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Waasland-Beveren is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.89 pts / game - Waasland-Beveren · 1.39 pts / game - Lierse Kempenzonen

Waasland-Beveren - half-time state
47% leading47% draw5% trailing
Lierse Kempenzonen - half-time state
33% leading39% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.89Points per game (1st half)1.39
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0.84Goals scored (1st half)0.67
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0.26Goals conceded (1st half)0.56
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
1.11Average goals (1st half)1.22
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
79%Clean sheet before half-time67%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
37%No goal before half-time56%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

After half-time (2nd half)

2Points per game (2nd half)1
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
1.26Goals scored (2nd half)0.44
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
0.47Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
1.74Average goals (2nd half)1.11
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
58%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen
16%No goal after half-time67%
Waasland-BeverenLierse Kempenzonen

Waasland-Beveren - second-half results

58% W26% D16% L
36
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
+15
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.89
PPG before half-time
Lead holding179%

Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 84%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Lierse Kempenzonen - second-half results

17% W50% D33% L
25
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
18
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.39
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Waasland-Beveren - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.602.00
Goals scored / game0.81.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.41.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+1+5
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Lierse Kempenzonen - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.40
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.41.0
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Waasland-Beveren
ScoredConceded
4
3
0-15
3
1
16-30
9
1
31-45
5
5
46-60
8
2
61-75
11
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.

Lierse Kempenzonen
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
5
2
16-30
6
5
31-45
2
2
46-60
3
5
61-75
3
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.59
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.7 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
93%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
51%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-23%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
61%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Waasland-Beveren

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.88
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.49
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.28
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
150%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
53%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.32
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Lierse Kempenzonen

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
80%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
87%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.72
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division B).

Teams vs league

Waasland-BeverenLigaLierse Kempenzonen
Average goals per game 2.842.80 2.33
Both teams scored 63%55% 39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 63%53% 33%
Clean sheets 37%26% 39%
Goal before half-time 68%73% 67%
Goal after half-time 95%79% 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.80
Average goals per game
55%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
1.39
Away goals / game
+1%
Home attack advantage
+1%
Home defensive advantage
+1%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Lierse KempenzonenYellow cardBryan Adinany
  2. Waasland-BeverenGoalViktor BooneAssist: Lennart Mertens
  3. Lierse KempenzonenYellow cardDirk Asare
  4. Waasland-BeverenYellow cardJannes Van Hecke
  5. Waasland-BeverenYellow cardLennart Mertens
  6. Waasland-BeverenSubstitutionOn: Ferre SlegersOff: Kurt Abrahams
  7. Lierse KempenzonenSubstitutionOn: Dylan DemuynckOff: Mansour Sy
  8. Waasland-BeverenSubstitutionOn: Guillaume De SchryverOff: Jannes Van Hecke
  9. Lierse KempenzonenSubstitutionOn: Daan De PeuterOff: Thiebe Van Elsuwege
  10. Waasland-BeverenSubstitutionOn: Dante RigoOff: Christian Brüls
  11. Waasland-BeverenYellow cardChris Lokesa
  12. Lierse KempenzonenYellow cardKiany Vroman

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Massimiliano LeddaMatches officiated: 15
5.33Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 247%Home wins27%Draws27%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Waasland-Beveren's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Lierse Kempenzonen. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

KSK Lierse Kempenzonen
0 : 2
Waasland-Beveren

FAQ

What was the result of Waasland-Beveren vs Lierse Kempenzonen?

The First Division B match finished Waasland-Beveren 1:0 Lierse Kempenzonen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Waasland-Beveren vs Lierse Kempenzonen?

Waasland-Beveren score 2.11 goals per game on average and Lierse Kempenzonen 1.11. The First Division B average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Waasland-Beveren's matches and 39% of Lierse Kempenzonen's.

What form are Waasland-Beveren and Lierse Kempenzonen in?

Over the last 5 games Waasland-Beveren have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Lierse Kempenzonen 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Waasland-Beveren vs Lierse Kempenzonen?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.