Zulte Waregem enter this clash unbeaten in the league (2-1-0) with just one goal conceded across three matches. KVC Westerlo have struggled considerably, losing all three of their league games and conceding an average of 4.0 goals per fixture. The Double Chance market covering an away win or draw offers a well-supported hedge against any potential home resurgence.
KVC Westerlo vs Zulte Waregem prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 4
- Venue
- Het Kuipje, Westerlo
- Referee
- Simon Bourdeaud'hui, Belgium
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +14 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -4 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Zulte Waregem or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
KVC Westerlo host Zulte Waregem at Het Kuipje in matchday 4 of the Jupiler Pro League, with both clubs experiencing contrasting starts to the campaign. Westerlo sit at the bottom of the table in 18th place after suffering three consecutive defeats, during which they conceded 12 goals while scoring just three.
In contrast, Zulte Waregem enter the encounter in 3rd place with seven points from three fixtures (two wins and one draw). The visitors have displayed strong defensive stability, conceding only one goal in league play thus far, complemented by attacking contributions from Á. Zalán (two goals) and T. Hedl (two assists).
While Westerlo claimed victory in the most recent head-to-head clash in January 2026, current form heavily favours the visitors. With Westerlo's defensive vulnerabilities and Zulte Waregem's steady form, the away side holds a noticeable edge coming into this fixture.
Key factors
- KVC Westerlo have lost all 3 opening league fixtures, conceding 12 goals in that span.
- Zulte Waregem are unbeaten in the league with 7 points from 3 matches and only 1 goal conceded.
- Á. Zalán (2 goals) and T. Hedl (2 assists) provide in-form attacking output for the visitors.
- Head-to-head history features an average of 3.3 goals per game across the last 10 encounters, with Over 2.5 landing in 70% of those matches.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 4 goals per game (KVC Westerlo at home plus Zulte Waregem away).
Key players this season
KVC Westerlo
- N. Bassette5G
- I. Sakamoto3A
Zulte Waregem
- A. Ementa4A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CharleroiPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 8 | +9 | 21 |
| 4 | Union St. GilloisePromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +18 | 20 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 8 | +3 | 16 |
| 6 | KVC Westerlo | 8 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | Genk | 8 | +4 | 12 |
| 8 | Zulte Waregem | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | Standard Liege | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Lommel United | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | SK Beveren | 8 | -6 | 9 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- KVC Westerlo
- 3
- Draws
- 3
- Zulte Waregem
KVC Westerlo have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 80% of them.
- 2026-08-30KVC Westerlo2-2Zulte Waregem
- 2026-01-31Zulte Waregem0-1KVC Westerlo
- 2025-08-02KVC Westerlo3-1Zulte Waregem
- 2023-01-21Zulte Waregem1-1KVC Westerlo
- 2022-10-01KVC Westerlo2-0Zulte Waregem
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