Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Lokeren-Temse at 55%, yet other data sources diverge — this Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Challenger Pro League clash, Regular Season - 22 as Lokeren-Temse welcome Francs Borains to Daknamstadion. Kick-off is set for Saturday 27 February 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Lokeren-Temse — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Challenger Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.50 points per game. Last five: L W D W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Lokeren-Temse, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Lokeren-Temse's home record at Daknamstadion: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Challenger Pro League appearances (1.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Challenger Pro League games this season, Francs Borains have recorded 5W 1D 4L from 10 outings — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W W W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Francs Borains have played only a handful of Challenger Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Francs Borains have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.50 PPG (Lokeren-Temse) versus 1.60 (Francs Borains). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Lokeren-Temse, 3 for Francs Borains and 1 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 6 Sep 2026, ended 0–3 with Francs Borains 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 Patterns
Lokeren-Temse in-play and half-time data (39 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Francs Borains in-play and half-time data (39 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); they fail to score in 44% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lokeren-Temse 72% versus Francs Borains 33%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Lokeren-Temse 54% | Francs Borains 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lokeren-Temse 1.78 xG and Francs Borains 1.01 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: Lokeren-Temse attack 1.037 / defence 1.024 | Francs Borains attack 0.740 / defence 1.031. League average goals — home 1.668 / away 1.339. Data: 40 Lokeren-Temse games / 39 Francs Borains games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Lokeren-Temse 55% | Draw 23% | Francs Borains 21%. Fair-value odds: Lokeren-Temse 1.82 | Draw 4.35 | Francs Borains 4.76. The model has a clear lean to Lokeren-Temse (55%) — a 34pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.80. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.80 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Lokeren-Temse are the pick at 55% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.80 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 53% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 53% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Lokeren-Temse 90% | Francs Borains 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Daknamstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 27 Feb 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Lokeren-Temse 55% | Draw 23% | Francs Borains 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 53% | xG Lokeren-Temse 1.78 / Francs Borains 1.01 • Poisson strength factors: Lokeren-Temse attack 1.037 / def 1.024 | Francs Borains attack 0.740 / def 1.031 | league avg home 1.668 / away 1.339 • Poisson stance: Lokeren-Temse (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.78
Lokeren-Temse xG
Expected Goals
1.01
Francs Borains xG
53%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
31%
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 Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains kick off?
Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Saturday 27 February 2027 at Daknamstadion.
Where is Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains being played?
The match is being played at Daknamstadion.
What competition is Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains part of?
Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains?
Our statistical model gives Lokeren-Temse a 55% chance of winning, Francs Borains a 21% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Lokeren-Temse the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains will score (BTTS).
Will Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains?
Record (5 meetings): Lokeren-Temse 1W | Draws 1 | Francs Borains 3W.
What form are Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains in?
Lokeren-Temse (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-D-W-L. Francs Borains (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Lokeren-Temse's attack at 1.04x the league average against Francs Borains's defence at 1.03x — combine the two and it projects 1.78 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Francs Borains's attack versus Lokeren-Temse's defence, projects 1.01 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 40/39 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (9.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Lokeren-Temse Win
55%
1.81
23%
4.30
21%
4.68
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.9%
Home win
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.78
Lokeren-Temse xG
Total xG
2.80
1.01
Francs Borains xG
1.81
55%
Home win
4.30
23%
Draw
4.68
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.13
Clean Sheet
36%
2.76
17%
5.95
Win to Nil
20%
4.98
4%
27.82
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
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 Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains expected to score?
The model projects 1.78 expected goals for Lokeren-Temse and 1.01 for Francs Borains, a combined total of 2.80.
How confident is the prediction model for Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 39 outings, Lokeren-Temse have picked up 1.41 PPG on a 14W 13D 12L record — L-W-D-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Lokeren-Temse is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Francs Borains's form line: 13W 8D 18L from 39 games, 1.21 PPG, last five W-W-W-L-L. It's still early in the season for Francs Borains, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Lokeren-Temse on 1.41 PPG, Francs Borains on 1.21. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Lokeren-Temse have posted 1.35 PPG from 20 outings (6W 9D 5L).
On the road, Francs Borains have gone 5W 3D 12L from 20 away games — 0.90 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Lokeren-Temse come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Lokeren-Temse are averaging 1.62 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game recently; Francs Borains are on 1.08 scored and 1.46 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Lokeren-Temse have seen both teams score in 72% of their recent games.
Last 39 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Lokeren-Temse
Blended
Francs Borains
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains in coming into this match?
Lokeren-Temse have gone 14W 13D 12L in their last 39 games (1.41 PPG), while Francs Borains have gone 13W 8D 18L in their last 39 (1.21 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lokeren-Temse at home or Francs Borains away?
Lokeren-Temse's home record (1.35 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lokeren-Temse at home: 1.35 PPG; Francs Borains away: 0.90 PPG.
Have Lokeren-Temse or Francs Borains been keeping clean sheets recently?
Lokeren-Temse have kept a clean sheet in 15% of their recent games, Francs Borains in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains runs to 5 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 6 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Francs Borains have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 Sep 2026, when Francs Borains won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Lokeren-Temse's record when hosting Francs Borains specifically: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
1
Lokeren-Temse
1
Draws
3
Francs Borains
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains?
From 5 meetings on record, Lokeren-Temse have won 1, Francs Borains have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains last play each other?
They last met on 6 September 2026, when Francs Borains 3-0 Lokeren-Temse.
Who has won more matches between Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains?
Francs Borains have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 5 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Lokeren-Temse 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 25% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Francs Borains are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lokeren-Temse 80%, Francs Borains 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Lokeren-Temse) and 60% (Francs Borains). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 45% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Francs Borains in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Lokeren-Temse home games / Francs Borains away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Lokeren-Temse play Francs Borains?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 80% of Lokeren-Temse's games and 45% of Francs Borains's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Lokeren-Temse vs Francs Borains usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 55% of Lokeren-Temse's matches and 60% of Francs Borains's.
Do Lokeren-Temse and Francs Borains tend to score early?
Lokeren-Temse have had a goal before half-time in 85% of their recent matches, Francs Borains in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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