Sint-Truiden vs Zulte-Waregem: match statistics
Sint-Truiden are in significantly better form, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 4, which confirms their solidity at both ends of the pitch. At home, Sint-Truiden are extremely effective, winning 67% of their home matches with an average of 1.42 goals per game and 42% clean sheets. Zulte-Waregem are in poor away form, with just 17% wins on the road, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match and showing a negative goal difference (-5). The difference in quality, confirmed by xG statistics (1.68 vs 1.26) and possession (53% vs 48%), clearly favors the hosts. Taking all factors into account, Sint-Truiden should confidently defeat Zulte-Waregem on their home turf.
Sint-Truiden vs Zulte-Waregem: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sint-Truiden played Zulte-Waregem in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Sint-Truiden: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Zulte-Waregem: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sint-Truiden scores 1.54 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Zulte-Waregem scores 1.33 and concedes 1.46. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sint-Truiden 54%, Zulte-Waregem 63%. Over 2.5: Sint-Truiden 54%, Zulte-Waregem 46%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Sint-Truiden has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.36. Sint-Truiden: 14.5 shots per match, Zulte-Waregem: 11.7.
Match halves
Sint-Truiden: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.83. Zulte-Waregem: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Sint-Truiden: 76-90+ (11 goals). Zulte-Waregem: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Sint-Truiden are in significantly better form, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 4, which confirms their solidity at both ends of the pitch. At home, Sint-Truiden are extremely effective, winning 67% of their home matches with an average of 1.42 goals per game and 42% clean sheets. Zulte-Waregem are in poor away form, with just 17% wins on the road, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match and showing a negative goal difference (-5). The difference in quality, confirmed by xG statistics (1.68 vs 1.26) and possession (53% vs 48%), clearly favors the hosts. Taking all factors into account, Sint-Truiden should confidently defeat Zulte-Waregem on their home turf.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sint-Truiden | Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sint-Truiden is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Sint-Truiden · 1.2 pts / match - Zulte-Waregem
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.
Sint-Truiden is 16% better for: goals scored per match.
1.54 goals / match - Sint-Truiden · 1.33 goals / match - Zulte-Waregem
Sint-Truiden is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Sint-Truiden · 1.46 goals / match - Zulte-Waregem
Sint-Truiden scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Zulte-Waregem keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
Zulte-Waregem scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Sint-Truiden keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sint-Truiden
Over / Under - Zulte-Waregem
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Sint-Truiden is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / match - Sint-Truiden · 1.21 pts / match - Zulte-Waregem
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sint-Truiden - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zulte-Waregem - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sint-Truiden
Zulte-Waregem
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Sint-Truiden | Liga | Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.63 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 45% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Sint-Truiden 1 - 0 - 0 Zulte-Waregem. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sint-Truiden vs Zulte-Waregem?
The Pro League match finished Sint-Truiden 3:2 Zulte-Waregem. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sint-Truiden vs Zulte-Waregem?
Sint-Truiden score 1.54 goals per game on average and Zulte-Waregem 1.33. The Pro League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Sint-Truiden's matches and 63% of Zulte-Waregem's.
What form are Sint-Truiden and Zulte-Waregem in?
Over the last 5 games Sint-Truiden have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Zulte-Waregem 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sint-Truiden vs Zulte-Waregem?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sint-Truiden vs Zulte-Waregem: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.