Kortrijk 3-2 Beerschot VA – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Kortrijk at 51% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Jupiler Pro League clash, Relegation Round - 3 as Kortrijk welcome Beerschot VA to Guldensporenstadion. Kick-off is set for Saturday 12 April 2025 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Kortrijk have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: L W W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Kortrijk's home record at Guldensporenstadion: 2W 2D 6L from 10 Jupiler Pro League appearances (0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Beerschot VA stand at 1W 2D 7L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 0.50 PPG. Last five: W L L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.60 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Beerschot VA's away record: 0W 1D 9L from 10 road trips in Jupiler Pro League this season (0.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game.
Kortrijk carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.70 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.20 vs 0.50. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 4 previous meetings, Kortrijk have won 1, Beerschot VA 1, with 2 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 4 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 21 Dec 2024, ended 2–2 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.
Trading Patterns
Kortrijk in-play and half-time data (62 games, 31 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 93% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
Beerschot VA in-play and half-time data (62 games, 31 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Kortrijk 47% versus Beerschot VA 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Kortrijk 56% | Beerschot VA 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Kortrijk 1.55 xG and Beerschot VA 0.86 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 0.824 / defence 1.122 | Beerschot VA attack 0.690 / defence 1.280. League average goals — home 1.471 / away 1.113. Beerschot VA bring a strong defensive rating of 1.280 — this is suppressing Kortrijk's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 60 Kortrijk games / 30 Beerschot VA games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Kortrijk 51% | Draw 30% | Beerschot VA 19%. Fair-value odds: Kortrijk 1.96 | Draw 3.33 | Beerschot VA 5.26. Kortrijk hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.42. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.42 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Kortrijk are the pick at 51% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Kortrijk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.42 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 43% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: Kortrijk 60% | Beerschot VA 40%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Relegation Round - 3 | Venue: Guldensporenstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 12 Apr 2025, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Kortrijk 51% | Draw 30% | Beerschot VA 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 48% | xG Kortrijk 1.55 / Beerschot VA 0.86 • Poisson strength factors: Kortrijk attack 0.824 / def 1.122 | Beerschot VA attack 0.690 / def 1.280 | league avg home 1.471 / away 1.113 • Poisson stance: Kortrijk (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.55
Kortrijk xG
Expected Goals
0.86
Beerschot VA xG
48%
BTTS
72%
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 ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA kick off?
Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 12 April 2025 at Guldensporenstadion.
What was the final score in Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA?
Kortrijk 3 - 2 Beerschot VA.
Where is Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA being played?
The match is being played at Guldensporenstadion.
What competition is Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA part of?
Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA is a Relegation Round - 3 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA?
Our statistical model gives Kortrijk a 51% chance of winning, Beerschot VA a 19% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Kortrijk the favourite.
Will both teams score in Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Kortrijk and Beerschot VA will score (BTTS).
Will Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA 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 Beerschot VA?
Record (4 meetings): Kortrijk 1W | Draws 2 | Beerschot VA 1W.
What form are Kortrijk and Beerschot VA in?
Kortrijk (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-W-W-D-W. Beerschot VA (all comps): 1W-2D-7L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-L-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Kortrijk's attack at 0.82x the league average against Beerschot VA's defence at 1.28x — combine the two and it projects 1.55 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Beerschot VA's attack versus Kortrijk's defence, projects 0.86 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 60/30 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 13.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (12.3%), 2-0 (10.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Kortrijk Win
51%
1.94
30%
3.36
19%
5.32
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.9%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
2 – 0
10.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.55
Kortrijk xG
Total xG
2.42
0.86
Beerschot VA xG
1.94
51%
Home win
3.36
30%
Draw
5.32
19%
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
48%
BTTS Yes
2.10
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
42%
2.37
21%
4.72
Win to Nil
22%
4.61
4%
25.12
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 13.9 | 12.0 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Beerschot VA?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are Kortrijk and Beerschot VA expected to score?
The model projects 1.55 expected goals for Kortrijk and 0.86 for Beerschot VA, a combined total of 2.42.
How confident is the prediction model for Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Kortrijk come into this having played 62 games, going 18W 11D 33L for 1.05 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-W-D-W.
On the other side, Beerschot VA sit at 1.19 PPG from 62 outings (20W 14D 28L), a run that reads W-L-L-L-L across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Kortrijk on 1.05 PPG, Beerschot VA on 1.19. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Kortrijk's home form reads 11W 4D 16L across 31 games on their own ground, a 1.19 PPG return.
Away from home, Beerschot VA have taken 1.06 points per game from 31 outings (10W 3D 18L).
The Goals Picture
Kortrijk are averaging 0.98 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per game recently; Beerschot VA are on 1.18 scored and 1.47 conceded.
Last 62 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Kortrijk
Current Season
Beerschot VA
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Kortrijk and Beerschot VA in coming into this match?
Kortrijk have gone 18W 11D 33L in their last 62 games (1.05 PPG), while Beerschot VA have gone 20W 14D 28L in their last 62 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Kortrijk at home or Beerschot VA away?
Kortrijk's home record (1.19 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Kortrijk at home: 1.19 PPG; Beerschot VA away: 1.06 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Kortrijk and Beerschot VA runs to 8 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 14 February 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Kortrijk have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
Kortrijk's record when hosting Beerschot VA specifically: 3W 1D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
4
Kortrijk
2
Draws
2
Beerschot VA
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Kortrijk and Beerschot VA?
From 8 meetings on record, Kortrijk have won 4, Beerschot VA have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Kortrijk and Beerschot VA last play each other?
They last met on 14 February 2026, when Kortrijk 1-0 Beerschot VA.
Who has won more matches between Kortrijk and Beerschot VA?
Kortrijk have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Kortrijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Beerschot VA are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Kortrijk 48%, Beerschot VA 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Kortrijk) and 61% (Beerschot VA). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 19% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Kortrijk have failed to score in 32% of games; Beerschot VA in 39%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Kortrijk home games / Beerschot VA away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Kortrijk play Beerschot VA?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Kortrijk's recent matches and 52% of Beerschot VA's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Kortrijk vs Beerschot VA usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 55% of Kortrijk's matches and 61% of Beerschot VA's.
Do Kortrijk and Beerschot VA tend to score early?
Kortrijk have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Beerschot VA in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Kortrijk edge out Beerschot VA 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Kortrijk beat Beerschot VA 3-2 at Guldensporenstadion, Relegation Round - 3, 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 1.55 xG and Beerschot VA 0.86 xG, a combined 2.42. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Kortrijk beat their projection by 1.4 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Beerschot VA outscored their 0.86 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Kortrijk attack 0.82 / defence 1.12 against Beerschot VA attack 0.69 / defence 1.28, drawn from 60/30 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Kortrijk 51% | Draw 30% | Beerschot VA 19%, with Kortrijk to win its most likely call at 51%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. Over 3.5 was 22% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Kortrijk 56%, Beerschot VA 56%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Kortrijk's trading profile (62 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did.
Beerschot VA's trading profile (62 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Kortrijk 1.05 PPG, Beerschot VA 1.19 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Kortrijk win broke the near-deadlock. Kortrijk (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.06 average — above their attacking norm. Beerschot VA (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.19 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.77 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), 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.