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
Key match information
Zulte-Waregem play KVC Westerlo in Pro League (Belgium). The match date is 31 January 2026 at 18:15. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Zulte-Waregem: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. KVC Westerlo: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Zulte-Waregem scores 1.47 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. KVC Westerlo scores 1.25 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Zulte-Waregem 61%, KVC Westerlo 40%. Over 2.5: Zulte-Waregem 53%, KVC Westerlo 43%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
KVC Westerlo has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.45. Zulte-Waregem: 12.7 shots per match, KVC Westerlo: 14.3.
Match halves
Zulte-Waregem: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.81. KVC Westerlo: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Zulte-Waregem: 76-90+ (14 goals). KVC Westerlo: 61-75 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-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
| Zulte-Waregem | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
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.
Zulte-Waregem is 275% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Zulte-Waregem · 0.8 pts / match - 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 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Zulte-Waregem · 1.25 goals / match - KVC Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem scores in 78% of matches (28 of 36 matches), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 35% (14 of 40 matches).
KVC Westerlo scores in 65% of matches (26 of 40 matches), while Zulte-Waregem keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 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 — Zulte-Waregem
Over / Under — KVC Westerlo
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.
KVC Westerlo is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Zulte-Waregem · 1.33 pts / match - KVC Westerlo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zulte-Waregem - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (17). 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
Zulte-Waregem
KVC Westerlo
* 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
| Zulte-Waregem | Liga | KVC Westerlo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.94 | 2.67 | • 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 54% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Zulte-Waregem 0 - 0 - 1 KVC Westerlo. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 1.47 goals per game on average and KVC Westerlo 1.25. The Pro League average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Zulte-Waregem's matches and 40% of KVC Westerlo's.
What form are Zulte-Waregem and KVC Westerlo in?
Over the last 5 games Zulte-Waregem have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and KVC Westerlo 1-1-3 (0.80 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.