Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Zulte Waregem at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Zulte Waregem host St. Truiden at Elindus Arena in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 32. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 8 May 2027 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Zulte Waregem stand at 5W 2D 3L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: D W L L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Zulte Waregem, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Elindus Arena, Zulte Waregem have gone 5W 1D 4L this season (10 games, 1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, St. Truiden have recorded 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L W L L L. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.90. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for St. Truiden, so this record blends games from this season and last.
St. Truiden away from home this season: 2W 2D 6L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game.
Zulte Waregem are in the better shape of the two on current Jupiler Pro League data — 0.60 PPG ahead (1.70 vs 1.10). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
H2H Record
St. Truiden have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 5 of the last 6 encounters against Zulte Waregem's 1 victories.
The 6 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 15 Feb 2026, ended 2–3 with St. Truiden winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. St. Truiden have won 5 of 6 previous encounters, and at 3.0 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
Zulte Waregem in-play tendencies (44 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games).
St. Truiden in-play tendencies (44 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Zulte Waregem 54% versus St. Truiden 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Zulte Waregem 52% | St. Truiden 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Zulte Waregem 1.87 xG and St. Truiden 1.53 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 0.918 / defence 0.952 | St. Truiden attack 1.239 / defence 1.287. League average goals — home 1.582 / away 1.302. St. Truiden bring a strong defensive rating of 1.287 — this is suppressing Zulte Waregem's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. St. Truiden have an above-average attack strength of 1.239 — the away xG of 1.53 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 38 Zulte Waregem games / 38 St. Truiden games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Zulte Waregem 46% | Draw 22% | St. Truiden 32%. Fair-value odds: Zulte Waregem 2.17 | Draw 4.55 | St. Truiden 3.12. Zulte Waregem hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 66% | Total xG 3.40. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.40 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 66% reflects that both xG figures (1.87 / 1.53) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
St. Truiden lead the H2H ledger, but Zulte Waregem carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.
On the Poisson output, Zulte Waregem are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Zulte Waregem offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.40 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 66% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 66%. Form rates are neutral: Zulte Waregem 40% | St. Truiden 50%.
The outsider holds a 32% 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.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Elindus Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 8 May 2027, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Zulte Waregem 46% | Draw 22% | St. Truiden 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 66% | xG Zulte Waregem 1.87 / St. Truiden 1.53 • Poisson strength factors: Zulte Waregem attack 0.918 / def 0.952 | St. Truiden attack 1.239 / def 1.287 | league avg home 1.582 / away 1.302 • Poisson stance: Zulte Waregem (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.87
Zulte Waregem xG
Expected Goals
1.53
St. Truiden xG
66%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden kick off?
Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 8 May 2027 at Elindus Arena.
Where is Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden being played?
The match is being played at Elindus Arena.
What competition is Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden part of?
Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden?
Our statistical model gives Zulte Waregem a 46% chance of winning, St. Truiden a 32% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Zulte Waregem the favourite.
Will both teams score in Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden?
Our model estimates a 66% probability that both Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden will score (BTTS).
Will Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden?
Record (6 meetings): Zulte Waregem 1W | Draws 0 | St. Truiden 5W.
What form are Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden in?
Zulte Waregem (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-W-L-L-L. St. Truiden (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-W-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Zulte Waregem's attacking strength (0.92x league average) is weighed against St. Truiden's defensive record (1.29x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.87. The same calculation in reverse, St. Truiden's attack versus Zulte Waregem's defence, projects 1.53 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/38 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 10.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 1-2 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Zulte Waregem Win
46%
2.19
22%
4.48
32%
3.13
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
1 – 2
7.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.87
Zulte Waregem xG
Total xG
3.40
1.53
St. Truiden xG
2.19
46%
Home win
4.48
22%
Draw
3.13
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
66%
BTTS Yes
1.51
34%
BTTS No
2.97
Clean Sheet
22%
4.64
15%
6.48
Win to Nil
10%
10.15
5%
20.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.3 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 6.2 | 9.5 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 3.6 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 St. Truiden?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.8%.
How many goals are Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden expected to score?
The model projects 1.87 expected goals for Zulte Waregem and 1.53 for St. Truiden, a combined total of 3.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Zulte Waregem come into this having played 44 games, going 16W 11D 17L for 1.34 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-L-L-L. The sample for Zulte Waregem is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, St. Truiden sit at 1.57 PPG from 44 outings (21W 6D 17L), a run that reads L-W-L-L-L across their last five. The sample for St. Truiden is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Zulte Waregem on 1.34 PPG, St. Truiden on 1.57. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Zulte Waregem's home form reads 10W 4D 8L across 22 games on their own ground, a 1.55 PPG return.
Away from home, St. Truiden have taken 1.36 points per game from 22 outings (9W 3D 10L).
Goals in Recent Form
Zulte Waregem are averaging 1.43 goals scored and 1.41 conceded per game recently; St. Truiden are on 1.55 scored and 1.34 conceded.
Last 44 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Zulte Waregem
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St. Truiden
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden in coming into this match?
Zulte Waregem have gone 16W 11D 17L in their last 44 games (1.34 PPG), while St. Truiden have gone 21W 6D 17L in their last 44 (1.57 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Zulte Waregem at home or St. Truiden away?
Zulte Waregem's home record (1.55 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Zulte Waregem at home: 1.55 PPG; St. Truiden away: 1.36 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. They last met on 15 February 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Streaks & Records
St. Truiden go into this on the back of 5 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 17 Sep 2022, when St. Truiden won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Zulte Waregem's record when hosting St. Truiden specifically: 0W 0D 3L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Zulte Waregem
0
Draws
5
St. Truiden
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden?
From 6 meetings on record, Zulte Waregem have won 1, St. Truiden have won 5, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden last play each other?
They last met on 15 February 2026, when St. Truiden 3-2 Zulte Waregem.
Who has won more matches between Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden?
St. Truiden have the better head-to-head record, with 5 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 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
St. Truiden are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Zulte Waregem 46%, St. Truiden 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Zulte Waregem) and 59% (St. Truiden).
On the defensive side: Zulte Waregem have failed to score in 27% of games; St. Truiden in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Zulte Waregem home games / St. Truiden 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 St. Truiden?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Zulte Waregem's recent matches and 59% of St. Truiden's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Zulte Waregem vs St. Truiden usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Zulte Waregem's recent games and 59% of St. Truiden's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Zulte Waregem and St. Truiden tend to score early?
Zulte Waregem have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, St. Truiden in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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