Waasland-Beveren vs Lierse Kempenzonen: match statistics
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
Key match information
Waasland-Beveren played Lierse Kempenzonen in First Division B (Belgium). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Waasland-Beveren: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Lierse Kempenzonen: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Waasland-Beveren scores 2.11 and concedes 0.74 goals per match. Lierse Kempenzonen scores 1.11 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Waasland-Beveren 63%, Lierse Kempenzonen 39%. Over 2.5: Waasland-Beveren 63%, Lierse Kempenzonen 33%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Waasland-Beveren has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.49. Waasland-Beveren: 16.0 shots per match, Lierse Kempenzonen: 12.7.
Match halves
Waasland-Beveren: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.26. Lierse Kempenzonen: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Waasland-Beveren: 76-90+ (11 goals). Lierse Kempenzonen: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division B: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 53%.
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
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 overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Waasland-Beveren | Lierse Kempenzonen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.29 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Waasland-Beveren is 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Waasland-Beveren · 2 pts / match - Lierse Kempenzonen
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.
Waasland-Beveren is 90% better for: goals scored per match.
2.11 goals / match - Waasland-Beveren · 1.11 goals / match - Lierse Kempenzonen
Waasland-Beveren is 65% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.74 goals / match - Waasland-Beveren · 1.22 goals / match - Lierse Kempenzonen
Waasland-Beveren scores in 100% of matches (19 of 19 matches), while Lierse Kempenzonen keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
Lierse Kempenzonen scores in 61% of matches (11 of 18 matches), while Waasland-Beveren keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Waasland-Beveren
Over / Under - Lierse Kempenzonen
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.
Waasland-Beveren is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / match - Waasland-Beveren · 1.39 pts / match - Lierse Kempenzonen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waasland-Beveren - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 84%. 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.
Lierse Kempenzonen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
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 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
Waasland-Beveren
Lierse Kempenzonen
* 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 (First Division B).
Teams vs league
| Waasland-Beveren | Liga | Lierse Kempenzonen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.84 | 2.80 | ▼ 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.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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
Previous meeting: Waasland-Beveren 1 - 0 - 0 Lierse Kempenzonen. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.