Zulte-Waregem vs KVC Westerlo: match statistics
Zulte-Waregem displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+2) on home turf. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals per home match with a 12% conversion rate, which is better than the visitors'. KVC Westerlo has a very poor away form with only a 9% away win rate and a negative goal difference (-9), conceding an average of 2.18 goals per away match. The visitors failed to score in 36% of their away matches, confirming their offensive struggles. Both teams' form in the last 5 matches is similar (0.8 vs 1.0 PPG), but Zulte-Waregem's home advantage and domestic statistics give them a real chance for victory. I expect a close match with a slight edge for the hosts, who should exploit the visitors' defensive weaknesses on the road.
Zulte-Waregem vs KVC Westerlo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zulte-Waregem played against KVC Westerlo in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Zulte-Waregem has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. KVC Westerlo has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Zulte-Waregem scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.55. KVC Westerlo scores 1.32 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Zulte-Waregem's games and 41% of KVC Westerlo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 36%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KVC Westerlo has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.33 per game. Zulte-Waregem takes 11.4 shots per game, while KVC Westerlo takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Zulte-Waregem leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. KVC Westerlo leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zulte-Waregem's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For KVC Westerlo, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Zulte-Waregem displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+2) on home turf. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals per home match with a 12% conversion rate, which is better than the visitors'. KVC Westerlo has a very poor away form with only a 9% away win rate and a negative goal difference (-9), conceding an average of 2.18 goals per away match. The visitors failed to score in 36% of their away matches, confirming their offensive struggles. Both teams' form in the last 5 matches is similar (0.8 vs 1.0 PPG), but Zulte-Waregem's home advantage and domestic statistics give them a real chance for victory. I expect a close match with a slight edge for the hosts, who should exploit the visitors' defensive weaknesses on the road.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Zulte-Waregem | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.28 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
KVC Westerlo is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Zulte-Waregem · 1 pts / game - KVC Westerlo
Goals— how 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.
Zulte-Waregem is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Zulte-Waregem · 1.32 goals / game - KVC Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
KVC Westerlo scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Zulte-Waregem keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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)
Over / Under - Zulte-Waregem
Over / Under - KVC Westerlo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
KVC Westerlo is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Zulte-Waregem · 1.41 pts / game - KVC Westerlo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zulte-Waregem - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Zulte-Waregem
KVC Westerlo
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Zulte-Waregem | Liga | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 54% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 72% | • 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Zulte-Waregem's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against KVC Westerlo. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Zulte-Waregem vs KVC Westerlo?
The Pro League match finished Zulte-Waregem 0:1 KVC Westerlo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zulte-Waregem vs KVC Westerlo?
Zulte-Waregem score 1.41 goals per game on average and KVC Westerlo 1.32. The Pro League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Zulte-Waregem's matches and 41% of KVC Westerlo's.
What form are Zulte-Waregem and KVC Westerlo in?
Over the last 5 games Zulte-Waregem have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and KVC Westerlo 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zulte-Waregem vs KVC Westerlo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Zulte-Waregem vs KVC Westerlo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.