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Oostende 1-0 AS Eupen – Result & Analysis

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Jupiler Pro League · Regular Season - 8

Kick-off

Sat 10 Sep 2022

17:15

Venue

Diaz Arena

Competition

Jupiler Pro League

Belgium

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Oostende at 40%, yet other data sources diverge — this Oostende vs AS Eupen fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

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Analysis & Preview

A Jupiler Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 8 sees AS Eupen travel to Diaz Arena to take on Oostende. The game is scheduled for Saturday 10 September 2022, 17:15 UTC.

Form Analysis

Looking at all fixtures this season, Oostende stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: W L L L L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet 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. Oostende have played only a handful of Jupiler Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

Oostende's form when playing at home: 2W 2D 6L across 10 games at Diaz Arena this term (0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.

Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, AS Eupen have recorded 2W 1D 7L from 10 outings — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L L L W L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 2.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet 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: 1W 3D 6L from 10 away games — 0.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game.

The form comparison is too close to call — 1.10 PPG (Oostende) versus 0.70 (AS Eupen). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.

H2H Record

The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 2 wins for Oostende, 0 for AS Eupen and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.

The 2 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 9 Apr 2022, ended 2–0 with Oostende 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.

In-Play Profile

Oostende in-play tendencies (41 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (home games); they fail to score in 42% of games.

AS Eupen in-play tendencies (41 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%; they fail to score in 39% of games.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Oostende 46% versus AS Eupen 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Oostende 54% | AS Eupen 56%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Oostende 1.56 xG and AS Eupen 1.47 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: Oostende attack 0.891 / defence 1.138 | AS Eupen attack 0.902 / defence 1.178. League average goals — home 1.488 / away 1.432. Data: 41 Oostende games / 41 AS Eupen games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Oostende 40% | Draw 24% | AS Eupen 36%. Fair-value odds: Oostende 2.50 | Draw 4.17 | AS Eupen 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.03. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.03 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.56 / 1.47) 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, Oostende are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Oostende offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

On the goals line, Poisson's 3.03 combined xG gives a 58% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.

Poisson assigns a 61% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Oostende 60% | AS Eupen 40%.

The outsider holds a 36% 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

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (2W–0D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
H2H H2H history and Poisson model both point to Oostende — H2H win rate 100% vs Poisson 40%.
Form Oostende Poisson xG (1.56) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (0.90) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Form AS Eupen Poisson xG (1.47) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.60) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Goals Form only shows ~1.8 goals/game but Poisson xG sum is 3.03 — underlying strength metrics suggest more goals than form results indicate.
BTTS Poisson BTTS probability is 61% — model favours both teams scoring.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Oostende vs AS Eupen | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: Diaz Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 10 Sep 2022, 17:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Oostende 40% | Draw 24% | AS Eupen 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 61% | xG Oostende 1.56 / AS Eupen 1.47 • Poisson strength factors: Oostende attack 0.891 / def 1.138 | AS Eupen attack 0.902 / def 1.178 | league avg home 1.488 / away 1.432 • Poisson stance: Oostende (40%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.56

Oostende xG

Expected Goals

1.47

AS Eupen xG

40%
24%
36%
Oostende Draw AS Eupen

61%

BTTS

81%

Over 1.5

58%

Over 2.5

36%

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 Oostende vs AS Eupen kick off?

Oostende vs AS Eupen kicked off at 17:15 on Saturday 10 September 2022 at Diaz Arena.

What was the final score in Oostende vs AS Eupen?

Oostende 1 - 0 AS Eupen.

Where is Oostende vs AS Eupen being played?

The match is being played at Diaz Arena.

What competition is Oostende vs AS Eupen part of?

Oostende vs AS Eupen is a Regular Season - 8 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).

Who is favourite to win Oostende vs AS Eupen?

Our statistical model gives Oostende a 40% chance of winning, AS Eupen a 36% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Oostende the favourite.

Will both teams score in Oostende vs AS Eupen?

Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Oostende and AS Eupen will score (BTTS).

Will Oostende vs AS Eupen have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%.

What is the head-to-head record between Oostende and AS Eupen?

Record (2 meetings): Oostende 2W | Draws 0 | AS Eupen 0W.

What form are Oostende and AS Eupen in?

Oostende (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-L-L-L. AS Eupen (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-L-W-L.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

The model rates Oostende's attack at 0.89x the league average against AS Eupen's defence at 1.18x — combine the two and it projects 1.56 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, AS Eupen's attack versus Oostende's defence, projects 1.47 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 41/41 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 (8.6%), 1-2 (8.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Oostende Win

40%

Oostende

2.50

24%

Draw

4.14

36%

AS Eupen

2.78

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

11.1%

Draw

Most likely

2 – 1

8.6%

Home win

1 – 2

8.1%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.56

Oostende xG

Total xG

3.03

1.47

AS Eupen xG

40%
24%
36%
OostendeDrawAS Eupen

2.50

40%

Home win

4.14

24%

Draw

2.78

36%

Away win

Goals Markets

81%

Over 1.5

1.23

19%

Under 1.5

5.26

58%

Over 2.5

1.72

42%

Under 2.5

2.38

36%

Over 3.5

2.78

64%

Under 3.5

1.56

19%

Over 4.5

5.26

81%

Under 4.5

1.23

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

61%

BTTS Yes

1.64

39%

BTTS No

2.55

Clean Sheet

23%

Oostende

4.34

21%

AS Eupen

4.77

Win to Nil

9%

Oostende

10.87

8%

AS Eupen

13.28

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 4.8 7.1 5.2 2.6 0.9 0.3
1 7.5 11.1 8.1 4.0 1.5 0.4
2 5.9 8.6 6.4 3.1 1.1 0.3
3 3.1 4.5 3.3 1.6 0.6 0.2
4 1.2 1.8 1.3 0.6 0.2 0.1
5 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· White ring = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.562
λ Away (xG) 1.469
Total xG 3.031
League avg home goals 1.488
League avg away goals 1.432
Oostende attack strength 0.891
Oostende defence strength 1.138
AS Eupen attack strength 0.902
AS Eupen defence strength 1.178
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 41 / 41

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Oostende vs AS Eupen?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.

How many goals are Oostende and AS Eupen expected to score?

The model projects 1.56 expected goals for Oostende and 1.47 for AS Eupen, a combined total of 3.03.

How confident is the prediction model for Oostende vs AS Eupen?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Across their last 41 outings, Oostende have picked up 1.05 PPG on a 12W 7D 22L record — W-L-L-L-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Oostende, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

AS Eupen's form line: 10W 8D 23L from 41 games, 0.93 PPG, last five L-L-L-W-L. 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: Oostende on 1.05 PPG, AS Eupen on 0.93. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Venue Form

On home soil, Oostende have posted 1.05 PPG from 20 outings (6W 3D 11L).

On the road, AS Eupen have gone 5W 4D 11L from 20 away games — 0.95 PPG when travelling.

Goals in Recent Form

Oostende are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.76 conceded per game recently; AS Eupen are on 1.07 scored and 1.80 conceded.

Last 41 Results — Jupiler Pro League

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

Oostende

Oostende

Early Season
W L L L L
AS Eupen

AS Eupen

Early Season
L L L W L
41 Played 41
12/7/22 W / D / L 10/8/23
1.05 Points Per Game 0.93
1.00 Avg Goals Scored 1.07
1.76 Avg Goals Conceded 1.80
2.76 Avg Goals / Game 2.88
7 Clean Sheets 5
19 BTTS 22
22 Over 2.5 Games 23
Oostende

Oostende

L
A Standard Liege
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Sep
L
A OH Leuven
1–2 HT 1–0
27 Aug
L
H St. Truiden
0–1 HT 0–1
20 Aug
L
H Gent
1–3 HT 1–2
12 Aug
W
A Charleroi
3–1 HT 1–0
06 Aug
W
H KV Mechelen
2–1 HT 2–0
30 Jul
L
A Anderlecht
0–2 HT 0–1
24 Jul
W
A AS Eupen
2–0 HT 1–0
09 Apr
D
H Seraing United
2–2 HT 1–1
02 Apr
D
A Union St. Gilloise
1–1 HT 1–0
18 Mar
L
H Club Brugge KV
1–3 HT 1–2
12 Mar
L
A Anderlecht
0–3 HT 0–0
06 Mar
D
H St. Truiden
0–0 HT 0–0
26 Feb
W
H Standard Liege
1–0 HT 1–0
19 Feb
L
A KV Mechelen
0–3 HT 0–1
12 Feb
D
A Zulte Waregem
0–0 HT 0–0
09 Feb
L
H OH Leuven
1–3 HT 0–1
05 Feb
W
A Cercle Brugge
1–0 HT 0–0
29 Jan
D
A Gent
1–1 HT 1–0
25 Jan
L
H Antwerp
1–2 HT 0–0
21 Jan
L
H Genk
0–4 HT 0–3
26 Dec
W
A Beerschot VA
2–0 HT 2–0
18 Dec
L
H Kortrijk
0–2 HT 0–1
14 Dec
L
A Charleroi
0–1 HT 0–0
10 Dec
W
H AS Eupen
2–1 HT 0–1
04 Dec
L
A Antwerp
0–3 HT 0–0
28 Nov
L
H Union St. Gilloise
1–7 HT 1–4
21 Nov
L
A OH Leuven
0–1 HT 0–0
05 Nov
L
H KV Mechelen
2–4 HT 0–2
29 Oct
L
A Kortrijk
0–1 HT 0–1
23 Oct
W
H Cercle Brugge
2–1 HT 0–0
16 Oct
D
A St. Truiden
1–1 HT 0–0
02 Oct
D
H Anderlecht
2–2 HT 2–0
26 Sep
W
H Beerschot VA
3–1 HT 2–0
18 Sep
L
A Club Brugge KV
0–3 HT 0–1
10 Sep
L
H Zulte Waregem
0–2 HT 0–1
29 Aug
L
A Standard Liege
0–1 HT 0–0
20 Aug
W
A Seraing United
3–2 HT 0–1
14 Aug
W
H Gent
1–0 HT 0–0
08 Aug
W
A Genk
4–3 HT 1–2
30 Jul
L
H Charleroi
0–3 HT 0–1
24 Jul
AS Eupen

AS Eupen

L
H Kortrijk
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Sep
W
A KVC Westerlo
1–0 HT 0–0
28 Aug
L
H Seraing United
1–3 HT 0–3
19 Aug
L
H Antwerp
0–1 HT 0–0
14 Aug
L
A Genk
2–4 HT 1–3
06 Aug
W
H Club Brugge KV
2–1 HT 2–1
31 Jul
L
A Charleroi
1–3 HT 0–1
23 Jul
L
H Oostende
0–2 HT 0–1
09 Apr
L
A Genk
0–5 HT 0–2
03 Apr
D
H KV Mechelen
1–1 HT 1–1
19 Mar
L
A Zulte Waregem
0–3 HT 0–1
12 Mar
W
H OH Leuven
3–1 HT 1–1
06 Mar
D
A Union St. Gilloise
0–0 HT 0–0
26 Feb
L
H Club Brugge KV
1–3 HT 0–1
20 Feb
L
H Gent
0–1 HT 0–1
12 Feb
L
A Anderlecht
1–4 HT 1–3
06 Feb
D
A Seraing United
0–0 HT 0–0
29 Jan
L
H Standard Liege
0–2 HT 0–1
26 Jan
D
A Kortrijk
1–1 HT 1–0
22 Jan
L
H Cercle Brugge
0–2 HT 0–0
16 Jan
L
A St. Truiden
0–2 HT 0–1
27 Dec
L
H Charleroi
0–4 HT 0–3
19 Dec
L
A Antwerp
2–4 HT 1–2
16 Dec
W
H Beerschot VA
1–0 HT 1–0
11 Dec
L
A Oostende
1–2 HT 1–0
04 Dec
D
H Kortrijk
2–2 HT 2–1
27 Nov
L
A Standard Liege
0–1 HT 0–1
20 Nov
D
H Zulte Waregem
1–1 HT 1–1
06 Nov
L
A Charleroi
0–3 HT 0–0
30 Oct
L
H Union St. Gilloise
2–3 HT 0–2
23 Oct
L
A Gent
0–2 HT 0–1
17 Oct
W
H Genk
3–2 HT 1–1
03 Oct
W
A Beerschot VA
3–0 HT 1–0
25 Sep
W
A Cercle Brugge
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Sep
L
H Antwerp
0–1 HT 0–0
11 Sep
L
H Seraing United
1–2 HT 0–0
28 Aug
W
A OH Leuven
4–1 HT 2–0
21 Aug
W
H St. Truiden
2–1 HT 1–0
14 Aug
W
A KV Mechelen
3–1 HT 0–1
07 Aug
D
H Anderlecht
1–1 HT 1–1
31 Jul
D
A Club Brugge KV
2–2 HT 0–0
25 Jul

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Oostende and AS Eupen in coming into this match?

Oostende have gone 12W 7D 22L in their last 41 games (1.05 PPG), while AS Eupen have gone 10W 8D 23L in their last 41 (0.93 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Oostende at home or AS Eupen away?

Oostende's home record (1.05 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Oostende at home: 1.05 PPG; AS Eupen away: 0.95 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

4 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 11 March 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.

Streaks & Records

Oostende's record when hosting AS Eupen specifically: 2W 0D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 4 Meetings

Oostende

3

Oostende

1

Draws

AS Eupen

0

AS Eupen

Recent Meetings

AS Eupen
4–4
11 Mar 23
Oostende
Oostende
1–0
10 Sep 22
AS Eupen
AS Eupen
0–2
09 Apr 22
Oostende
Oostende
2–1
04 Dec 21
AS Eupen

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Oostende and AS Eupen?

From 4 meetings on record, Oostende have won 3, AS Eupen have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Oostende and AS Eupen last play each other?

They last met on 11 March 2023, when AS Eupen 4-4 Oostende.

Who has won more matches between Oostende and AS Eupen?

Oostende have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 4 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

First-Half Patterns

Oostende are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.

AS Eupen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches.

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Oostende 60%, AS Eupen 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 70% for Oostende and 65% for AS Eupen. 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: Oostende have failed to score in 30% of games; AS Eupen in 40%.

📈

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

Oostende Oostende Early Season
Metric All
(41 games)
Venue
(20 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 28/41
(68.3%)
16/20
(80%)
2+ Goals Before HT 11/41
(26.8%)
9/20
(45%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 11/13
(84.6%)
3/4
(75%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 5/13
(38.5%)
2/4
(50%)
Winning at HT 10/41
(24.4%)
4/20
(20%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 4/41
(9.8%)
1/20
(5%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 3/41
(7.3%)
1/20
(5%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 19/41
(46.3%)
12/20
(60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 22/41
(53.7%)
14/20
(70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 12/41
(29.3%)
9/20
(45%)
Clean Sheet 7/41
(17.1%)
3/20
(15%)
Failed to Score 17/41
(41.5%)
6/20
(30%)
AS Eupen AS Eupen Early Season
Metric All
(41 games)
Venue
(20 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 31/41
(75.6%)
15/20
(75%)
2+ Goals Before HT 16/41
(39%)
6/20
(30%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 8/10
(80%)
3/5
(60%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 4/10
(40%)
2/5
(40%)
Winning at HT 8/41
(19.5%)
4/20
(20%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/41
(7.3%)
2/20
(10%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 1/41
(2.4%)
1/20
(5%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 22/41
(53.7%)
10/20
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 23/41
(56.1%)
13/20
(65%)
Over 3.5 Goals 15/41
(36.6%)
8/20
(40%)
Clean Sheet 5/41
(12.2%)
4/20
(20%)
Failed to Score 16/41
(39%)
8/20
(40%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Oostende play AS Eupen?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Oostende's games and 50% of AS Eupen's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Oostende vs AS Eupen usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 70% of Oostende's matches and 65% of AS Eupen's.

Do Oostende and AS Eupen tend to score early?

Oostende have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, AS Eupen in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Prediction vindicated as Oostende edge out AS Eupen 1-0.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Oostende beat AS Eupen 1-0 at Diaz Arena, Regular Season - 8, 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 Oostende 1.56 xG and AS Eupen 1.47 xG, a combined 3.03. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. AS Eupen landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Oostende attack 0.89 / defence 1.14 against AS Eupen attack 0.90 / defence 1.18, drawn from 41/41 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Oostende 40% | Draw 24% | AS Eupen 36%, with Oostende to win its most likely call at 40%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 58%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 81% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Oostende 54%, AS Eupen 56%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Oostende's trading profile (41 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did not.

AS Eupen's trading profile (41 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 39% of games, a blank that repeated today.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Oostende 1.05 PPG, AS Eupen 0.93 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Oostende win broke the near-deadlock. Oostende (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 2.10 average — tighter than their form line. AS Eupen (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.15 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 1 against a 1.95 average — tighter than their form line.

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

Model Goals market defied the model — 58% Over 2.5 probability, but 1 goal scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 61% projected, one side was shut out.
Trading Trading data bucked — 55% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ 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.