SK Beveren vs Kortrijk – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates SK Beveren at 38% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SK Beveren vs Kortrijk encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Kortrijk make the trip to Freethiel Stadion to face SK Beveren in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 19. The match kicks off on Saturday 30 January 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Current Form
SK Beveren's overall Jupiler Pro League record this term: 9W 1D 0L from 10 games (2.80 PPG). Last five: D W W W W. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. SK Beveren haven't played a Jupiler Pro League game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
At home at Freethiel Stadion, SK Beveren have gone 9W 1D 0L this season (10 games, 2.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Freethiel Stadion.
Kortrijk have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season: 6W 1D 3L. Last five: W L W L W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.20. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Kortrijk haven't played a Jupiler Pro League game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
When travelling in Jupiler Pro League this season, Kortrijk have posted 1W 3D 6L from 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form ledger tips toward SK Beveren. A 0.90 PPG lead over Kortrijk (2.80 vs 1.90) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 2 meetings: SK Beveren 2W, Kortrijk 0W, 0D.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 11 Apr 2026, ended 1–0 with SK Beveren 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.
Trading & In-Play
SK Beveren — key trading statistics (31 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 70% of those occasions; they lead at the break 45% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time.
Kortrijk — key trading statistics (31 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 67% 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 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SK Beveren 58% versus Kortrijk 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SK Beveren 64% | Kortrijk 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SK Beveren 1.35 xG and Kortrijk 1.29 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: SK Beveren attack 0.850 / defence 1.150 | Kortrijk attack 0.850 / defence 1.150. League average goals — home 1.380 / away 1.323. Data: 0 SK Beveren games / 0 Kortrijk games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: SK Beveren 38% | Draw 26% | Kortrijk 36%. Fair-value odds: SK Beveren 2.63 | Draw 3.85 | Kortrijk 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.64. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.64 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, SK Beveren are the pick at 38% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on SK Beveren if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.64 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 49% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 54% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: SK Beveren 40% | Kortrijk 40% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (0 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SK Beveren vs Kortrijk | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: Freethiel Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 30 Jan 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SK Beveren 38% | Draw 26% | Kortrijk 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 54% | xG SK Beveren 1.35 / Kortrijk 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: SK Beveren attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | Kortrijk attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | league avg home 1.380 / away 1.323 • Poisson stance: SK Beveren (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture
🧮 Prediction Model
1.35
SK Beveren xG
Expected Goals
1.29
Kortrijk xG
54%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
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 SK Beveren vs Kortrijk kick off?
SK Beveren vs Kortrijk is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 30 January 2027 at Freethiel Stadion.
Where is SK Beveren vs Kortrijk being played?
The match is being played at Freethiel Stadion.
What competition is SK Beveren vs Kortrijk part of?
SK Beveren vs Kortrijk is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win SK Beveren vs Kortrijk?
Our statistical model gives SK Beveren a 38% chance of winning, Kortrijk a 36% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making SK Beveren the favourite.
Will both teams score in SK Beveren vs Kortrijk?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both SK Beveren and Kortrijk will score (BTTS).
Will SK Beveren vs Kortrijk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between SK Beveren and Kortrijk?
Record (2 meetings): SK Beveren 2W | Draws 0 | Kortrijk 0W.
What form are SK Beveren and Kortrijk in?
No current-season fixtures available — form shown from previous season data. SK Beveren (all comps): 9W-1D-0L in 10 | 2.80 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 0.70 | L5 D-W-W-W-W.
What do the betting odds say about SK Beveren vs Kortrijk?
Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
SK Beveren's attacking strength (0.85x league average) is weighed against Kortrijk's defensive record (1.15x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.35. Flip it around — Kortrijk's attack (0.85x) against SK Beveren's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.29.
These ratings are built from 0/0 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (8.7%), 2-1 (8.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
SK Beveren Win
38%
2.62
26%
3.83
36%
2.81
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.6%
Home win
0 – 1
9.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.35
SK Beveren xG
Total xG
2.64
1.29
Kortrijk xG
2.62
38%
Home win
3.83
26%
Draw
2.81
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.86
46%
BTTS No
2.16
Clean Sheet
27%
3.64
26%
3.85
Win to Nil
10%
9.53
9%
10.81
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.1 | 9.2 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.6 | 12.4 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.5 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for SK Beveren vs Kortrijk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are SK Beveren and Kortrijk expected to score?
The model projects 1.35 expected goals for SK Beveren and 1.29 for Kortrijk, a combined total of 2.64.
How confident is the prediction model for SK Beveren vs Kortrijk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 31 outings, SK Beveren have picked up 2.74 PPG on a 27W 4D 0L record — D-W-W-W-W across the most recent five. SK Beveren haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Kortrijk's form line: 20W 4D 7L from 31 games, 2.06 PPG, last five W-L-W-L-W. Kortrijk haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Put side by side, SK Beveren are the form team by 0.68 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Kortrijk.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, SK Beveren have posted 2.87 PPG from 15 outings (14W 1D 0L).
On the road, Kortrijk have gone 6W 3D 6L from 15 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 2.06 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Kortrijk's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SK Beveren come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
SK Beveren are averaging 2.32 goals scored and 0.74 conceded per game recently; Kortrijk are on 1.81 scored and 1.06 conceded. Kortrijk's attacking output running into SK Beveren's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: SK Beveren have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 31 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SK Beveren
Pre-Season
Kortrijk
Pre-Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SK Beveren and Kortrijk in coming into this match?
SK Beveren have gone 27W 4D 0L in their last 31 games (2.74 PPG), while Kortrijk have gone 20W 4D 7L in their last 31 (2.06 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SK Beveren at home or Kortrijk away?
SK Beveren's home record (2.87 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SK Beveren at home: 2.87 PPG; Kortrijk away: 1.40 PPG.
Have SK Beveren or Kortrijk been keeping clean sheets recently?
SK Beveren have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their recent games, Kortrijk in 29%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 2 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2025 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. They last met on 11 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
2
SK Beveren
0
Draws
0
Kortrijk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between SK Beveren and Kortrijk?
From 2 meetings on record, SK Beveren have won 2, Kortrijk have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did SK Beveren and Kortrijk last play each other?
They last met on 11 April 2026, when SK Beveren 1-0 Kortrijk.
Who has won more matches between SK Beveren and Kortrijk?
SK Beveren have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
SK Beveren are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time.
Kortrijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SK Beveren 47%, Kortrijk 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (SK Beveren) and 47% (Kortrijk).
On the defensive side: SK Beveren keep a clean sheet in 53% of their matches; Kortrijk in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SK Beveren home games / Kortrijk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when SK Beveren play Kortrijk?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of SK Beveren's recent matches and 53% of Kortrijk's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is SK Beveren vs Kortrijk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of SK Beveren's recent games and 47% of Kortrijk's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do SK Beveren and Kortrijk tend to score early?
SK Beveren have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Kortrijk in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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