Zulte Waregem 0-1 Lommel United – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Zulte Waregem at 76% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United encounter.
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Match Analysis
Zulte Waregem host Lommel United at Elindus Arena in Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 25. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 8 March 2025 at 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Challenger Pro League games this season, Zulte Waregem have gone 6W 3D 1L from 10 outings — a 2.10 PPG return. Last five: W D D W L. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Zulte Waregem, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Zulte Waregem's home record at Elindus Arena: 9W 1D 0L from 10 Challenger Pro League appearances (2.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.80 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 2.10 — Zulte Waregem are significantly better at Elindus Arena than their overall form suggests.
Lommel United — All Games: 0W 1D 9L from 10 Challenger Pro League fixtures this season — 0.10 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 2.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.50 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. This season is still relatively young for Lommel United, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Lommel United's away record: 4W 1D 5L from 10 road trips in Challenger Pro League this season (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.30 exceeds their overall 0.10 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Zulte Waregem carry the stronger recent momentum — 2.00 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.10 vs 0.10. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Zulte Waregem register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant matches, Lommel United in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Zulte Waregem, 2 for Lommel United and 2 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 14 Dec 2024, ended 2–1 with Zulte Waregem winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Zulte Waregem trading profile (55 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 61% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Lommel United trading profile (55 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 80% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 78% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Zulte Waregem 62% and Lommel United 64% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Zulte Waregem 60% | Lommel United 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Zulte Waregem 3.16 xG and Lommel United 1.21 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Zulte Waregem attack 1.533 / defence 0.977 | Lommel United attack 0.907 / defence 1.471. League average goals — home 1.402 / away 1.370. Zulte Waregem carry an above-average attack strength of 1.533 — their λ of 3.16 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Lommel United bring a strong defensive rating of 1.471 — this is suppressing Zulte Waregem's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 53 Zulte Waregem games / 53 Lommel United games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Zulte Waregem 76% | Draw 13% | Lommel United 11%. Fair-value odds: Zulte Waregem 1.32 | Draw 7.69 | Lommel United 9.09. The model has a clear lean to Zulte Waregem (76%) — a 65pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 81% | BTTS probability 67% | Total xG 4.37. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 81% — a total xG of 4.37 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% reflects that both xG figures (3.16 / 1.21) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Zulte Waregem as the most likely outcome at 76% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
On the goals line, Poisson's 4.37 combined xG gives a 81% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.8 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Zulte Waregem 80% | Lommel United 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 25 | Venue: Elindus Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 8 Mar 2025, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Zulte Waregem 76% | Draw 13% | Lommel United 11% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 81% | BTTS 67% | xG Zulte Waregem 3.16 / Lommel United 1.21 • Poisson strength factors: Zulte Waregem attack 1.533 / def 0.977 | Lommel United attack 0.907 / def 1.471 | league avg home 1.402 / away 1.370 • Poisson stance: Zulte Waregem (76%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
3.16
Zulte Waregem xG
Expected Goals
1.21
Lommel United xG
67%
BTTS
93%
Over 1.5
81%
Over 2.5
64%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United kick off?
Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United kicked off at 19:00 on Saturday 8 March 2025 at Elindus Arena.
What was the final score in Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United?
Zulte Waregem 0 - 1 Lommel United.
Where is Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United being played?
The match is being played at Elindus Arena.
What competition is Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United part of?
Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United is a Regular Season - 25 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United?
Our statistical model gives Zulte Waregem a 76% chance of winning, Lommel United a 11% chance, and a 13% chance of a draw — making Zulte Waregem the favourite.
Will both teams score in Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Zulte Waregem and Lommel United will score (BTTS).
Will Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 81%.
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and Lommel United?
Record (5 meetings): Zulte Waregem 1W | Draws 2 | Lommel United 2W.
What form are Zulte Waregem and Lommel United in?
Zulte Waregem (all comps): 6W-3D-1L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-D-D-W-L. Lommel United (all comps): 0W-1D-9L in 10 | 0.10 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Zulte Waregem's attacking strength (1.53x league average) is weighed against Lommel United's defensive record (1.47x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 3.16. The same calculation in reverse, Lommel United's attack versus Zulte Waregem's defence, projects 1.21 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 53/53 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 3-1, at 8.0%. Close behind: 2-1 (7.6%), 3-0 (6.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 22% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Zulte Waregem Win
76%
1.32
13%
7.51
11%
9.00
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
3 – 1
8.0%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 1
7.6%
Home win
3 – 0
6.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
3.16
Zulte Waregem xG
Total xG
4.37
1.21
Lommel United xG
1.32
76%
Home win
7.51
13%
Draw
9.00
11%
Away win
Goals Markets
93%
Over 1.5
1.08
7%
Under 1.5
14.29
81%
Over 2.5
1.23
19%
Under 2.5
5.26
64%
Over 3.5
1.56
36%
Under 3.5
2.78
44%
Over 4.5
2.27
56%
Under 4.5
1.79
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.48
33%
BTTS No
3.06
Clean Sheet
30%
3.37
4%
23.57
Win to Nil
22%
4.45
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.6 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United?
Our Poisson model rates 3-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.0%.
How many goals are Zulte Waregem and Lommel United expected to score?
The model projects 3.16 expected goals for Zulte Waregem and 1.21 for Lommel United, a combined total of 4.37.
How confident is the prediction model for Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 76%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 55 outings, Zulte Waregem have picked up 1.85 PPG on a 30W 12D 13L record — W-D-D-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Zulte Waregem is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Lommel United's form line: 18W 15D 22L from 55 games, 1.25 PPG, last five L-L-L-L-D. The sample for Lommel United is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Zulte Waregem are the form team by 0.60 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Lommel United.
Venue Form
On home soil, Zulte Waregem have posted 1.67 PPG from 27 outings (13W 6D 8L).
On the road, Lommel United have gone 9W 6D 12L from 27 away games — 1.22 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Zulte Waregem come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Zulte Waregem are averaging 1.84 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game recently; Lommel United are on 1.47 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Zulte Waregem have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games; Lommel United in 64%.
Last 55 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Zulte Waregem
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Lommel United
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Zulte Waregem and Lommel United in coming into this match?
Zulte Waregem have gone 30W 12D 13L in their last 55 games (1.85 PPG), while Lommel United have gone 18W 15D 22L in their last 55 (1.25 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Zulte Waregem at home or Lommel United away?
Zulte Waregem's home record (1.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Zulte Waregem at home: 1.67 PPG; Lommel United away: 1.22 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 8 March 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 10 Feb 2024, when Lommel United won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Zulte Waregem's record when hosting Lommel United specifically: 0W 1D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Zulte Waregem
2
Draws
3
Lommel United
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and Lommel United?
From 6 meetings on record, Zulte Waregem have won 1, Lommel United have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Zulte Waregem and Lommel United last play each other?
They last met on 8 March 2025, when Zulte Waregem 0-1 Lommel United.
Who has won more matches between Zulte Waregem and Lommel United?
Lommel United have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Zulte Waregem are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Lommel United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Zulte Waregem at 63%, Lommel United at 70%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 56% for Zulte Waregem and 78% for Lommel United. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 37% and 48% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Zulte Waregem have failed to score in 26% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Zulte Waregem home games / Lommel United away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Zulte Waregem play Lommel United?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 63% of Zulte Waregem's games and 70% of Lommel United's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Zulte Waregem vs Lommel United usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Zulte Waregem's matches and 78% of Lommel United's.
Do Zulte Waregem and Lommel United tend to score early?
Zulte Waregem have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Lommel United in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Lommel United defy the odds to beat Zulte Waregem 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lommel United beat Zulte Waregem 0-1 at Elindus Arena, Regular Season - 25, in the Challenger Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Zulte Waregem 3.16 xG and Lommel United 1.21 xG, a combined 4.37. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Zulte Waregem fell 3.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Zulte Waregem attack 1.53 / defence 0.98 against Lommel United attack 0.91 / defence 1.47, drawn from 53/53 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Zulte Waregem 76% | Draw 13% | Lommel United 11%, with Zulte Waregem to win its most likely call at 76%. Instead the game produced a Lommel United win, an outcome the model had rated at just 11% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 81%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 93% and missed. Over 3.5 was 64% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 67% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Zulte Waregem 60%, Lommel United 62%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 63%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Zulte Waregem's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
Lommel United's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Zulte Waregem arrived the stronger side — 1.85 PPG against 1.25. Form was overturned, with Lommel United winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Zulte Waregem (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.63 scoring average — below par going forward. Lommel United (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.85 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.