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Liège 1-2 Lommel United – Result & Analysis

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Jupiler Pro League · Quarter-finals

Kick-off

Mon 27 Apr 2026

19:30

Venue

Stade de Rocourt

Competition

Jupiler Pro League

Belgium

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Liège at 37% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Liège face Lommel United.

✍️ Match Preview

Fixture Analysis

Liège welcome Lommel United to Stade de Rocourt in Jupiler Pro League (Quarter-finals). Kick-off is Monday 27 April 2026 at 20:30 UK time.

Form Guide

Liège — last 10 games: 3W 2D 5L, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: L D L W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.80 conceded. 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.

Liège at home: 5W 3D 2L from their last 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Liège are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.

Looking at their last 10 matches, Lommel United stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: L W W L W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.

Lommel United's form when playing away from home: 4W 0D 6L across their last 10 road games (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 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.

There is minimal separation in the form figures — Liège at 1.10 PPG versus Lommel United's 1.30. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.

Head to Head

There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 7 H2H matches, Liège have won 4, Lommel United 2, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.

The 7 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 23 Apr 2026, ended Liège 0–3 Lommel United — a Lommel United win.

The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.

In-Play Data

Liège trading profile (last 30 games, 14 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 79% of their matches 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 50% of those occasions; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 42%; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).

Lommel United trading profile (last 30 games, 14 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 93% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games).

From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Liège 67% and Lommel United 57% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Liège 67% | Lommel United 53%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Liège 1.30 xG and Lommel United 1.29 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: Liège attack 0.850 / defence 1.150 | Lommel United attack 0.850 / defence 1.150. League average goals — home 1.331 / away 1.321. Data: built from Liège's last 0 games and Lommel United's last 0.

Result probabilities: Liège 37% | Draw 26% | Lommel United 37%. Fair-value odds: Liège 2.70 | Draw 3.78 | Lommel United 2.74. The model can't separate the sides — both are rated at 37% to win, with the draw at 26%. There is no result lean here.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS Yes probability 53% | Total xG 2.59. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.59 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 53% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Our Verdict

The Poisson model can't separate the sides — Liège 37% and Lommel United 37%, with the draw at 26%. There is no result lean from the model; the goals and BTTS markets below are where it has a view.

On the goals line, Poisson's 2.59 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Under 2.5 — low conviction — though recent form (Liège's last 10 home games and Lommel United's last 10 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game points the other way.

Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Liège 70% (last 10 home games) | Lommel United 30% (last 10 away games).

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (Liège 4W, 1D, Lommel United 2W from the 7 H2H matches in our data), with no clear advantage.
Form Liège Poisson xG (1.30) is below their recent form scoring rate (1.60 over their last 10 home games) — against this opponent, the model expects less than their recent scoring rate.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Liège vs Lommel United | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Quarter-finals | Venue: Stade de Rocourt • Kick-off: Monday 27 April 2026 at 20:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Liège 37% | Draw 26% | Lommel United 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% (Under 52%) | BTTS Yes 53% (No 47%) | xG Liège 1.30 / Lommel United 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: Liège attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | Lommel United attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | league avg home 1.331 / away 1.321 • Poisson stance: no clear lean — Liège and Lommel United level at 37% — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.30

Liège xG

Expected Goals

1.29

Lommel United xG

37%
26%
37%
Liège Draw Lommel United

53%

BTTS

73%

Over 1.5

48%

Over 2.5

26%

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.

❓ Liège vs Lommel United FAQs

What time does Liège vs Lommel United kick off?

Liège vs Lommel United kicked off at 20:30 UK time on Monday 27 April 2026 at Stade de Rocourt.

What was the final score in Liège vs Lommel United?

Liège 1 - 2 Lommel United.

Where is Liège vs Lommel United being played?

The match is being played at Stade de Rocourt.

What competition is Liège vs Lommel United part of?

Liège vs Lommel United is a Jupiler Pro League fixture (Quarter-finals) (Belgium).

Who is favourite to win Liège vs Lommel United?

Our statistical model gives Liège a 37% chance of winning, Lommel United a 37% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.

Will both teams score in Liège vs Lommel United?

Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Liège and Lommel United will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.

Will Liège vs Lommel United have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (52%).

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

Liège's attacking strength (0.85x league average) is weighed against Lommel United's defensive record (1.15x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.30. The same calculation in reverse, Lommel United's attack versus Liège's defence, projects 1.29 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from Liège's last 0 games and Lommel United's last 0 — a full enough recent sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.1%), 2-1 (8.2%). 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

Liège Win

37%

Liège

2.70

26%

Draw

3.78

37%

Lommel United

2.74

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

12.6%

Draw

Most likely

0 – 1

9.7%

Away win

1 – 0

9.7%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.30

Liège xG

Total xG

2.59

1.29

Lommel United xG

37%
26%
37%
LiègeDrawLommel United

2.70

37%

Home win

3.78

26%

Draw

2.74

37%

Away win

Goals Markets

73%

Over 1.5

1.37

27%

Under 1.5

3.70

48%

Over 2.5

2.08

52%

Under 2.5

1.92

26%

Over 3.5

3.85

74%

Under 3.5

1.35

12%

Over 4.5

8.33

88%

Under 4.5

1.14

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

53%

BTTS Yes

1.90

47%

BTTS No

2.12

Clean Sheet

27%

Liège

3.64

27%

Lommel United

3.67

Win to Nil

10%

Liège

9.82

10%

Lommel United

10.05

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 7.5 9.7 6.2 2.7 0.9 0.2
1 9.7 12.6 8.1 3.5 1.1 0.3
2 6.3 8.2 5.3 2.3 0.7 0.2
3 2.7 3.5 2.3 1.0 0.3 0.1
4 0.9 1.2 0.7 0.3 0.1 –
5 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 – –

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

▶ Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.301
λ Away (xG) 1.291
Total xG 2.592
League avg home goals 1.331
League avg away goals 1.321
Liège attack strength 0.850
Liège defence strength 1.150
Lommel United attack strength 0.850
Lommel United defence strength 1.150
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 0 / 0

❓ Liège vs Lommel United Prediction FAQs

What is the most likely scoreline for Liège vs Lommel United?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.

How many goals are Liège and Lommel United expected to score?

The model projects 1.30 expected goals for Liège and 1.29 for Lommel United, a combined total of 2.59.

How confident is the prediction model for Liège vs Lommel United?

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

Form at a Glance

Liège come into this having played 30 games, going 10W 7D 13L for 1.23 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-L-W-L.

On the other side, Lommel United sit at 1.10 PPG from 30 outings (9W 6D 15L), a run that reads L-W-W-L-W across their last five.

Form-wise this is close to level: Liège on 1.23 PPG, Lommel United on 1.10. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Venue Form

Liège's home form reads 5W 7D 2L across their last 14 home games, a 1.57 PPG return.

Away from home, Lommel United have taken 1.36 points per game from their last 14 away games (6W 1D 7L).

Goals in Recent Form

Liège are averaging 1.37 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game recently; Lommel United are on 1.20 scored and 1.57 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Liège have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.

Last 30 Results

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Liège

Liège

Early Season
L D L W L
Lommel United

Lommel United

Early Season
L W W L W
30 Played 30
10/7/13 W / D / L 9/6/15
1.23 Points Per Game 1.10
1.37 Avg Goals Scored 1.20
1.57 Avg Goals Conceded 1.57
2.93 Avg Goals / Game 2.77
5 Clean Sheets 5
20 BTTS 17
20 Over 2.5 Games 16
Liège

Liège

L
A Lommel United
0–3 HT 0–2
23 Apr
W
H KRC Genk II
3–1 HT 2–0
13 Apr
L
A Club Brugge II
1–2 HT 1–0
05 Apr
D
H Patro Eisden
2–2 HT 1–1
30 Mar
L
A Lokeren-Temse
1–2 HT 0–1
15 Mar
D
H RAAL La Louvière
1–1 HT 1–1
09 Mar
W
A RSC Anderlecht II
4–2 HT 0–1
01 Mar
W
H K. Lierse S.K.
2–1 HT 1–1
23 Feb
L
A SK Beveren
1–3 HT 0–3
15 Feb
L
H Francs Borains
0–1 HT 0–0
08 Feb
W
H Seraing United
2–1 HT 1–0
31 Jan
W
A Lommel United
2–0 HT 2–0
26 Jan
D
H Zulte Waregem
1–1 HT 0–0
19 Jan
L
A RWDM
1–2 HT 0–0
11 Jan
W
A AS Eupen
1–0 HT 1–0
21 Dec
L
H Lokeren-Temse
0–1 HT 0–1
15 Dec
L
A K. Lierse S.K.
1–2 HT 0–1
06 Dec
W
H Deinze
3–0 HT 3–0
30 Nov
L
A Patro Eisden
0–2 HT 0–1
24 Nov
W
H RWDM
2–1 HT 1–1
08 Nov
L
A RAAL La Louvière
1–3 HT 1–0
02 Nov
D
H Club Brugge II
1–1 HT 1–0
27 Oct
W
A Francs Borains
2–1 HT 1–0
18 Oct
D
H Lommel United
1–1 HT 1–1
04 Oct
W
A Seraing United
3–0 HT 1–0
29 Sep
L
A Zulte Waregem
1–3 HT 0–2
22 Sep
D
H RSC Anderlecht II
3–3 HT 2–1
14 Sep
D
H SK Beveren
0–0 HT 0–0
31 Aug
L
A KRC Genk II
1–4 HT 1–0
25 Aug
L
H AS Eupen
0–3 HT 0–2
18 Aug
Lommel United

Lommel United

W
H Liège
3–0 HT 2–0
23 Apr
L
H RAAL La Louvière
1–2 HT 0–0
18 Apr
W
A RWDM
1–0 HT 1–0
11 Apr
W
H KRC Genk II
2–0 HT 1–0
05 Apr
L
A Lokeren-Temse
0–1 HT 0–1
30 Mar
L
H Patro Eisden
0–1 HT 0–0
15 Mar
W
A Zulte Waregem
1–0 HT 0–0
08 Mar
D
H Seraing United
2–2 HT 1–1
02 Mar
L
H SK Beveren
1–2 HT 0–2
22 Feb
L
A RSC Anderlecht II
0–5 HT 0–2
15 Feb
L
H Club Brugge II
0–2 HT 0–1
07 Feb
L
A AS Eupen
2–3 HT 1–2
01 Feb
L
H Francs Borains
1–2 HT 1–1
29 Jan
L
H Liège
0–2 HT 0–2
26 Jan
L
A K. Lierse S.K.
0–1 HT 0–1
22 Dec
L
H Zulte Waregem
1–2 HT 1–1
14 Dec
L
A Patro Eisden
0–4 HT 0–1
08 Dec
D
H Lokeren-Temse
1–1 HT 0–1
29 Nov
L
A RAAL La Louvière
1–5 HT 1–2
24 Nov
D
H Deinze
1–1 HT 1–0
09 Nov
W
A Club Brugge II
3–1 HT 2–0
01 Nov
W
A KRC Genk II
4–0 HT 1–0
25 Oct
D
H AS Eupen
1–1 HT 0–0
19 Oct
D
A Liège
1–1 HT 1–1
04 Oct
D
H K. Lierse S.K.
1–1 HT 0–1
28 Sep
W
H RSC Anderlecht II
2–1 HT 1–1
20 Sep
W
A Francs Borains
3–1 HT 3–0
14 Sep
W
A Seraing United
2–1 HT 1–1
01 Sep
L
H RWDM
0–2 HT 0–0
25 Aug
L
A SK Beveren
1–2 HT 0–1
17 Aug

Liège (Home) vs Lommel United (Away)

Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side

Liège

Liège

Early Season
L W D D W
Lommel United

Lommel United

Early Season
L L W L W
14 Played 14
5/7/2 W / D / L 6/1/7
1.57 Points Per Game 1.36
1.50 Avg Goals Scored 1.36
1.07 Avg Goals Conceded 1.79
2.57 Avg Goals / Game 3.14
2 Clean Sheets 3
10 BTTS 7
7 Over 2.5 Games 9
Liège

Liège — Home

W
KRC Genk II
3–1 HT 2–0
13 Apr
D
Patro Eisden
2–2 HT 1–1
30 Mar
D
RAAL La Louvière
1–1 HT 1–1
09 Mar
W
K. Lierse S.K.
2–1 HT 1–1
23 Feb
L
Francs Borains
0–1 HT 0–0
08 Feb
W
Seraing United
2–1 HT 1–0
31 Jan
D
Zulte Waregem
1–1 HT 0–0
19 Jan
L
Lokeren-Temse
0–1 HT 0–1
15 Dec
W
Deinze
3–0 HT 3–0
30 Nov
W
RWDM
2–1 HT 1–1
08 Nov
D
Club Brugge II
1–1 HT 1–0
27 Oct
D
Lommel United
1–1 HT 1–1
04 Oct
D
RSC Anderlecht II
3–3 HT 2–1
14 Sep
D
SK Beveren
0–0 HT 0–0
31 Aug
Lommel United

Lommel United — Away

W
RWDM
1–0 HT 1–0
11 Apr
L
Lokeren-Temse
0–1 HT 0–1
30 Mar
W
Zulte Waregem
1–0 HT 0–0
08 Mar
L
RSC Anderlecht II
0–5 HT 0–2
15 Feb
L
AS Eupen
2–3 HT 1–2
01 Feb
L
K. Lierse S.K.
0–1 HT 0–1
22 Dec
L
Patro Eisden
0–4 HT 0–1
08 Dec
L
RAAL La Louvière
1–5 HT 1–2
24 Nov
W
Club Brugge II
3–1 HT 2–0
01 Nov
W
KRC Genk II
4–0 HT 1–0
25 Oct
D
Liège
1–1 HT 1–1
04 Oct
W
Francs Borains
3–1 HT 3–0
14 Sep
W
Seraing United
2–1 HT 1–1
01 Sep
L
SK Beveren
1–2 HT 0–1
17 Aug

❓ Liège vs Lommel United Form FAQs

What form are Liège and Lommel United in coming into this match?

Liège have gone 10W 7D 13L in their last 30 games (1.23 PPG), while Lommel United have gone 9W 6D 15L in their last 30 (1.10 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Liège at home or Lommel United away?

Liège's home record (1.57 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Liège at home: 1.57 PPG; Lommel United away: 1.36 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

This section is based on the 8 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from October 2023. They cover more than one competition — Challenger Pro League, Jupiler Pro League. The most recent was on 27 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.

Streaks & Records

There's a clear recent trend here: Lommel United have taken the most recent 2 H2H results in our data.

The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 2 Mar 2024, when Lommel United won Lommel United 4-1 Liège.

Liège's record when hosting Lommel United specifically: 2W 1D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 8 Meetings

Liège

4

Liège

1

Draws

Lommel United

3

Lommel United

Recent Meetings

Liège
1–2
27 Apr 26
Lommel United
Lommel United
3–0
23 Apr 26
Liège
Liège
1–0
27 Jan 26
Lommel United
Lommel United
0–1
28 Sep 25
Liège
Lommel United
0–2
26 Jan 25
Liège
Liège
1–1
04 Oct 24
Lommel United
Lommel United
4–1
02 Mar 24
Liège
Liège
2–1
01 Oct 23
Lommel United

❓ Liège vs Lommel United H2H FAQs

What is the head-to-head record between Liège and Lommel United?

Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, Liège have won 4, Lommel United have won 3, and 1 has been drawn.

When did Liège and Lommel United last play each other?

The most recent meeting in our data was on 27 April 2026: Liège 1-2 Lommel United.

Who has won more matches between Liège and Lommel United?

Liège have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.

📈 Trading Insight

First-Half Patterns

Liège are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 40% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.

Lommel United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 93% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Liège 71%, Lommel United 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Liège) and 64% (Lommel United). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 21% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Lommel United in 29%.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Liège home games / Lommel United away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Liège Liège Early Season
Metric All
(30 games)
Venue
(14 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 26/30
(86.7%)
11/14
(78.6%)
2+ Goals Before HT 13/30
(43.3%)
8/14
(57.1%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 3/4
(75%)
2/3
(66.7%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 2/4
(50%)
1/3
(33.3%)
Winning at HT 12/30
(40%)
5/14
(35.7%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 5/12
(41.7%)
2/5
(40%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 1/9
(11.1%)
0/1
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 20/30
(66.7%)
10/14
(71.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals 20/30
(66.7%)
7/14
(50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 8/30
(26.7%)
3/14
(21.4%)
Clean Sheet 5/30
(16.7%)
2/14
(14.3%)
Failed to Score 6/30
(20%)
3/14
(21.4%)
Lommel United Lommel United Early Season
Metric All
(30 games)
Venue
(14 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 25/30
(83.3%)
13/14
(92.9%)
2+ Goals Before HT 14/30
(46.7%)
7/14
(50%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 5/5
(100%)
1/1
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 3/5
(60%)
0/1
(0%)
Winning at HT 7/30
(23.3%)
4/14
(28.6%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 1/7
(14.3%)
0/4
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/12
(16.7%)
0/7
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 17/30
(56.7%)
7/14
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 16/30
(53.3%)
9/14
(64.3%)
Over 3.5 Goals 8/30
(26.7%)
7/14
(50%)
Clean Sheet 5/30
(16.7%)
3/14
(21.4%)
Failed to Score 8/30
(26.7%)
4/14
(28.6%)

❓ Liège vs Lommel United Trading FAQs

Do both teams usually score in Liège and Lommel United matches?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 71% of Liège's games and 50% of Lommel United's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Are Liège and Lommel United matches usually high-scoring?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Liège's matches and 64% of Lommel United's.

Do Liège and Lommel United matches tend to have early goals?

There has been at least one first-half goal in 79% of Liège's recent matches and 93% of Lommel United's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

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Shock result as Lommel United defy the odds to beat Liège 1-2.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Lommel United beat Liège 1-2 at Stade de Rocourt, Quarter-finals, in the Jupiler Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Liège 1.30 xG and Lommel United 1.29 xG, a combined 2.59. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Liège attack 0.85 / defence 1.15 against Lommel United attack 0.85 / defence 1.15, drawn from 0/0 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Liège 37% | Draw 26% | Lommel United 37%, with Liège to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual Lommel United win had been the model's second-ranked read at 37%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Liège 67%, Lommel United 53%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Liège's trading profile (30 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.

Lommel United's trading profile (30 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Liège 1.23 PPG, Lommel United 1.10 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Lommel United win broke the near-deadlock. Liège (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.07 concession average — a leakier day than usual.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 48% Over 2.5 probability, but 3 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 53% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 60% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ 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.

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