Kortrijk 1-3 AS Eupen – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Kortrijk at 37%, yet other data sources diverge — this Kortrijk vs AS Eupen fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Kortrijk host AS Eupen at Guldensporenstadion in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 4. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 20 August 2023 at 18:15 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Kortrijk have gone 1W 1D 8L from 10 outings — a 0.40 PPG return. Last five: L L L L L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. Kortrijk have played only a handful of Jupiler Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Kortrijk have posted 3W 3D 4L at Guldensporenstadion — 1.20 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.40 — Kortrijk are significantly better at Guldensporenstadion than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, AS Eupen stand at 1W 3D 6L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 0.60 PPG. Last five: L L D W L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 2.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.90 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. AS Eupen have played only a handful of Jupiler Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
AS Eupen away from home this season: 2W 3D 5L from 10 away games — 0.90 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Kortrijk at 0.40 PPG versus AS Eupen's 0.60. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 4 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Kortrijk, 0 for AS Eupen and 3 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The last 4 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.8 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 8 Apr 2023, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.8 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Kortrijk in-play and half-time data (37 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 56% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%; they fail to score in 32% of games.
AS Eupen in-play and half-time data (37 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Kortrijk 54% versus AS Eupen 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Kortrijk 57% | AS Eupen 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Kortrijk 1.22 xG and AS Eupen 1.17 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: Kortrijk attack 0.801 / defence 1.025 | AS Eupen attack 0.915 / defence 0.995. League average goals — home 1.535 / away 1.250. Data: 37 Kortrijk games / 37 AS Eupen games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Kortrijk 37% | Draw 28% | AS Eupen 35%. Fair-value odds: Kortrijk 2.70 | Draw 3.57 | AS Eupen 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.40. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.40 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Kortrijk at 37% — marginal model lean. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Kortrijk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.40 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 43% probability — marginal — conflicting signals conviction, supported by H2H averaging 1.8 goals per meeting — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 49%. Form rates corroborate: Kortrijk 40% | AS Eupen 40% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% 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: Kortrijk vs AS Eupen | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: Guldensporenstadion • Kick-off: Sunday 20 Aug 2023, 18:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Kortrijk 37% | Draw 28% | AS Eupen 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 49% | xG Kortrijk 1.22 / AS Eupen 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Kortrijk attack 0.801 / def 1.025 | AS Eupen attack 0.915 / def 0.995 | league avg home 1.535 / away 1.250 • Poisson stance: Kortrijk (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.22
Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
1.17
AS Eupen xG
49%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
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 Kortrijk vs AS Eupen kick off?
Kortrijk vs AS Eupen kicked off at 18:15 on Sunday 20 August 2023 at Guldensporenstadion.
What was the final score in Kortrijk vs AS Eupen?
Kortrijk 1 - 3 AS Eupen.
Where is Kortrijk vs AS Eupen being played?
The match is being played at Guldensporenstadion.
What competition is Kortrijk vs AS Eupen part of?
Kortrijk vs AS Eupen is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Kortrijk vs AS Eupen?
Our statistical model gives Kortrijk a 37% chance of winning, AS Eupen a 35% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Kortrijk the favourite.
Will both teams score in Kortrijk vs AS Eupen?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Kortrijk and AS Eupen will score (BTTS).
Will Kortrijk vs AS Eupen have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%.
What is the head-to-head record between Kortrijk and AS Eupen?
Record (4 meetings): Kortrijk 1W | Draws 3 | AS Eupen 0W.
What form are Kortrijk and AS Eupen in?
Kortrijk (all comps): 1W-1D-8L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-L-L-L. AS Eupen (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 2.90 | L5 L-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Kortrijk's attack at 0.80x the league average against AS Eupen's defence at 0.99x — combine the two and it projects 1.22 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, AS Eupen's attack versus Kortrijk's defence, projects 1.17 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 37/37 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 14.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.8%), 1-0 (9.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Kortrijk Win
37%
2.67
28%
3.61
35%
2.86
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.2%
Home win
0 – 1
10.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.22
Kortrijk xG
Total xG
2.40
1.17
AS Eupen xG
2.67
37%
Home win
3.61
28%
Draw
2.86
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.05
51%
BTTS No
1.95
Clean Sheet
31%
3.23
29%
3.40
Win to Nil
12%
8.63
10%
9.73
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.1 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.2 | 13.1 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 Kortrijk vs AS Eupen?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Kortrijk and AS Eupen expected to score?
The model projects 1.22 expected goals for Kortrijk and 1.17 for AS Eupen, a combined total of 2.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Kortrijk vs AS Eupen?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Kortrijk's recent record stands at 8W 7D 22L from 37 games, a 0.84 PPG return, with L-L-L-L-L in the last five. It's still early in the season for Kortrijk, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
AS Eupen, meanwhile, have gone 8W 8D 21L across 37 games — 0.86 PPG, with L-L-D-W-L in their last five. It's still early in the season for AS Eupen, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Kortrijk on 0.84 PPG, AS Eupen on 0.86. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Kortrijk have managed 4W 5D 9L from 18 games — 0.94 PPG in front of their own supporters.
AS Eupen's away record stands at 4W 3D 11L across 18 trips, a 0.83 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Kortrijk are averaging 1.05 goals scored and 1.92 conceded per game recently; AS Eupen are on 1.16 scored and 2.22 conceded.
Last 37 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Kortrijk
Early Season
AS Eupen
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Kortrijk and AS Eupen in coming into this match?
Kortrijk have gone 8W 7D 22L in their last 37 games (0.84 PPG), while AS Eupen have gone 8W 8D 21L in their last 37 (0.86 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Kortrijk at home or AS Eupen away?
Kortrijk's home record (0.94 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Kortrijk at home: 0.94 PPG; AS Eupen away: 0.83 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Kortrijk and AS Eupen runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2021. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Jupiler Pro League, Challenger Pro League all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 7 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Kortrijk's record when hosting AS Eupen specifically: 2W 2D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Kortrijk
5
Draws
2
AS Eupen
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Kortrijk and AS Eupen?
From 10 meetings on record, Kortrijk have won 3, AS Eupen have won 2, and 5 have been drawn.
When did Kortrijk and AS Eupen last play each other?
They last met on 7 February 2026, when AS Eupen 1-0 Kortrijk.
Who has won more matches between Kortrijk and AS Eupen?
Kortrijk have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Kortrijk see a goal before the break in 56% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
AS Eupen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Kortrijk 44%, AS Eupen 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Kortrijk) and 56% (AS Eupen).
On the defensive side: Kortrijk have failed to score in 44% of games; AS Eupen in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Kortrijk home games / AS Eupen away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Kortrijk play AS Eupen?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Kortrijk's recent matches and 50% of AS Eupen's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Kortrijk vs AS Eupen usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Kortrijk's recent games and 56% of AS Eupen's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Kortrijk and AS Eupen tend to score early?
Kortrijk have had a goal before half-time in 56% of their recent matches, AS Eupen in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
AS Eupen cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Kortrijk.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
AS Eupen beat Kortrijk 1-3 at Guldensporenstadion, Regular Season - 4, in the Jupiler Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Kortrijk 1.22 xG and AS Eupen 1.17 xG, a combined 2.40. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. AS Eupen outscored their 1.17 projection by 1.8. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Kortrijk attack 0.80 / defence 1.02 against AS Eupen attack 0.92 / defence 0.99, drawn from 37/37 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Kortrijk 37% | Draw 28% | AS Eupen 35%, with Kortrijk to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual AS Eupen win had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. Over 3.5 was 22% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Kortrijk 57%, AS Eupen 60%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Kortrijk's trading profile (37 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
AS Eupen's trading profile (37 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Kortrijk 0.84 PPG, AS Eupen 0.86 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the AS Eupen win broke the near-deadlock. Kortrijk (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.67 concession average — a leakier day than usual. AS Eupen (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.06 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 1 against a 2.33 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.