SK Beveren 2-1 KVC Westerlo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates KVC Westerlo at 62% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Challenger Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 18 sees KVC Westerlo travel to Freethielstadion to take on SK Beveren. The game is scheduled for Sunday 30 January 2022, 15:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, SK Beveren stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Challenger Pro League matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. 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 SK Beveren, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SK Beveren at Freethielstadion this season: 3W 0D 5L from 8 home games — 1.12 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.62 goals scored and 2.12 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 62% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Challenger Pro League games this season, KVC Westerlo have recorded 7W 2D 1L from 10 outings — 2.30 PPG. Last five: W W W D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for KVC Westerlo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
KVC Westerlo away from home this season: 7W 0D 1L from 8 away games — 2.62 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.12 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 away clean sheets from 8 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. KVC Westerlo are 0.80 PPG ahead (2.30 vs 1.50), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 2 previous meetings, SK Beveren have won 0, KVC Westerlo 1, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 7 Nov 2021, ended 1–1 with a draw.
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
SK Beveren trading profile (16 games, 8 at home): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
KVC Westerlo trading profile (16 games, 8 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SK Beveren 56% versus KVC Westerlo 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SK Beveren 62% | KVC Westerlo 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SK Beveren 1.06 xG and KVC Westerlo 2.24 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 1.111 / defence 1.336 | KVC Westerlo attack 1.018 / defence 0.880. League average goals — home 1.086 / away 1.649. Data: 17 SK Beveren games / 16 KVC Westerlo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: SK Beveren 14% | Draw 24% | KVC Westerlo 62%. Fair-value odds: SK Beveren 7.14 | Draw 4.17 | KVC Westerlo 1.61. The model has a clear lean to KVC Westerlo (62%) — a 48pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.30. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.30 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.06 / 2.24) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, KVC Westerlo are the pick at 62% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 24% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.30 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 64% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 61%. Form rates corroborate: SK Beveren 62% | KVC Westerlo 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Freethielstadion • Kick-off: Sunday 30 Jan 2022, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SK Beveren 14% | Draw 24% | KVC Westerlo 62% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% | BTTS 61% | xG SK Beveren 1.06 / KVC Westerlo 2.24 • Poisson strength factors: SK Beveren attack 1.111 / def 1.336 | KVC Westerlo attack 1.018 / def 0.880 | league avg home 1.086 / away 1.649 • Poisson stance: KVC Westerlo (62%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.06
SK Beveren xG
Expected Goals
2.24
KVC Westerlo xG
61%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
64%
Over 2.5
42%
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 KVC Westerlo kick off?
SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo kicked off at 15:00 on Sunday 30 January 2022 at Freethielstadion.
What was the final score in SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo?
SK Beveren 2 - 1 KVC Westerlo.
Where is SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo being played?
The match is being played at Freethielstadion.
What competition is SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo part of?
SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo?
Our statistical model gives SK Beveren a 14% chance of winning, KVC Westerlo a 62% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making KVC Westerlo the favourite.
Will both teams score in SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo will score (BTTS).
Will SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 64%.
What is the head-to-head record between SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo?
Record (2 meetings): SK Beveren 0W | Draws 1 | KVC Westerlo 1W.
What form are SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo in?
SK Beveren (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-W-D-W. KVC Westerlo (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates SK Beveren's attack at 1.11x the league average against KVC Westerlo's defence at 0.88x — combine the two and it projects 1.06 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, KVC Westerlo's attack versus SK Beveren's defence, projects 2.24 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 17/16 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 9.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.8%), 0-2 (9.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
KVC Westerlo Win
14%
6.96
24%
4.16
62%
1.62
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.8%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 2
9.2%
Away win
1 – 1
8.7%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.06
SK Beveren xG
Total xG
3.30
2.24
KVC Westerlo xG
6.96
14%
Home win
4.16
24%
Draw
1.62
62%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
64%
Over 2.5
1.56
36%
Under 2.5
2.78
42%
Over 3.5
2.38
58%
Under 3.5
1.72
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.64
39%
BTTS No
2.56
Clean Sheet
11%
9.41
35%
2.89
Win to Nil
2%
65.50
21%
4.70
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.7 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| 1 | 3.9 | 8.7 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.9%.
How many goals are SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo expected to score?
The model projects 1.06 expected goals for SK Beveren and 2.24 for KVC Westerlo, a combined total of 3.30.
How confident is the prediction model for SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 62%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
SK Beveren's recent record stands at 7W 3D 6L from 16 games, a 1.50 PPG return, with W-L-W-D-W in the last five. The sample for SK Beveren is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
KVC Westerlo, meanwhile, have gone 11W 4D 1L across 16 games — 2.31 PPG, with W-W-W-D-W in their last five. The sample for KVC Westerlo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours KVC Westerlo by 0.81 — a real, if not enormous, edge over SK Beveren heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, SK Beveren have managed 3W 0D 5L from 8 games — 1.12 PPG in front of their own supporters.
KVC Westerlo's away record stands at 7W 0D 1L across 8 trips, a 2.62 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, KVC Westerlo 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
SK Beveren are averaging 1.88 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; KVC Westerlo are on 2.00 scored and 0.88 conceded. SK Beveren's scoring rate against KVC Westerlo's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
Defensively: KVC Westerlo in 44% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 16 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SK Beveren
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KVC Westerlo
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo in coming into this match?
SK Beveren have gone 7W 3D 6L in their last 16 games (1.50 PPG), while KVC Westerlo have gone 11W 4D 1L in their last 16 (2.31 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SK Beveren at home or KVC Westerlo away?
KVC Westerlo's away record (2.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SK Beveren at home: 1.12 PPG; KVC Westerlo away: 2.62 PPG.
Have SK Beveren or KVC Westerlo been keeping clean sheets recently?
SK Beveren have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, KVC Westerlo in 44%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
4 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 25 February 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
SK Beveren's record when hosting KVC Westerlo specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
SK Beveren
1
Draws
2
KVC Westerlo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo?
From 4 meetings on record, SK Beveren have won 1, KVC Westerlo have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo last play each other?
They last met on 25 February 2022, when KVC Westerlo 2-1 SK Beveren.
Who has won more matches between SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo?
KVC Westerlo have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
SK Beveren are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% 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 12% of those situations.
KVC Westerlo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 62% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SK Beveren 62%, KVC Westerlo 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (SK Beveren) and 50% (KVC Westerlo). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 12% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: KVC Westerlo in 50%; SK Beveren have failed to score in 38% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SK Beveren home games / KVC Westerlo 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 KVC Westerlo?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of SK Beveren's games and 50% of KVC Westerlo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is SK Beveren vs KVC Westerlo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of SK Beveren's matches and 50% of KVC Westerlo's.
Do SK Beveren and KVC Westerlo tend to score early?
SK Beveren have had a goal before half-time in 88% of their recent matches, KVC Westerlo in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as SK Beveren defy the odds to beat KVC Westerlo 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SK Beveren beat KVC Westerlo 2-1 at Freethielstadion, Regular Season - 18, in the Challenger Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SK Beveren 1.06 xG and KVC Westerlo 2.24 xG, a combined 3.30. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. SK Beveren beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. KVC Westerlo landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SK Beveren attack 1.11 / defence 1.34 against KVC Westerlo attack 1.02 / defence 0.88, drawn from 17/16 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SK Beveren 14% | Draw 24% | KVC Westerlo 62%, with KVC Westerlo to win its most likely call at 62%. Instead the game produced a SK Beveren win, an outcome the model had rated at just 14% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 64%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 87% and landed. Over 3.5 was 42% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SK Beveren 62%, KVC Westerlo 44%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SK Beveren's trading profile (16 games, 8 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
KVC Westerlo's trading profile (16 games, 8 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, KVC Westerlo arrived the stronger side — 2.31 PPG against 1.50. Form was overturned, with SK Beveren winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. SK Beveren (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.12 average — tighter than their form line. KVC Westerlo (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.12 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.62 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.