Dender vs Francs Borains – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Dender at 60%, yet other data sources diverge — this Dender vs Francs Borains fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Dender and Francs Borains meet at Dender Football Complex in Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 24. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 13 March 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form
Dender (all games): 6W 1D 3L across 10 Challenger Pro League fixtures this term — 1.90 PPG. Last five: W W W W W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. Dender have played only a handful of Challenger Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Dender Football Complex, Dender have gone 5W 2D 3L this season (10 games, 1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Dender Football Complex.
Francs Borains's overall Challenger Pro League record this term: 6W 1D 3L from 10 games (1.90 PPG). Last five: L W W W L. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.40. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Francs Borains have played only a handful of Challenger Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Francs Borains have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 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. Their away PPG of 1.30 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.90 PPG for Dender against 1.90 for Francs Borains. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Dender lead 2W to 0W over the last 2 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
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 19 Apr 2024, ended 3–0 with Dender 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.
Trading
Dender half-time and goal-timing data (38 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games).
Francs Borains half-time and goal-timing data (38 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games); they fail to score in 42% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Dender 58% versus Francs Borains 34%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Dender 58% | Francs Borains 45%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Dender 1.67 xG and Francs Borains 0.73 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: Dender attack 0.999 / defence 0.640 | Francs Borains attack 0.831 / defence 1.002. League average goals — home 1.667 / away 1.368. Dender's defence rating of 0.640 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 7 Dender games / 38 Francs Borains games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Dender 60% | Draw 24% | Francs Borains 16%. Fair-value odds: Dender 1.67 | Draw 4.17 | Francs Borains 6.25. The model has a clear lean to Dender (60%) — a 44pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.39. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.39 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Dender are the pick at 60% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 24% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.39 combined xG gives a 43% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 42%. Form rates corroborate: Dender 50% | Francs Borains 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Dender vs Francs Borains | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Dender Football Complex • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Mar 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Dender 60% | Draw 24% | Francs Borains 16% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 42% | xG Dender 1.67 / Francs Borains 0.73 • Poisson strength factors: Dender attack 0.999 / def 0.640 | Francs Borains attack 0.831 / def 1.002 | league avg home 1.667 / away 1.368 • Poisson stance: Dender (60%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.67
Dender xG
Expected Goals
0.73
Francs Borains xG
42%
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 ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Dender vs Francs Borains kick off?
Dender vs Francs Borains is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Saturday 13 March 2027 at Dender Football Complex.
Where is Dender vs Francs Borains being played?
The match is being played at Dender Football Complex.
What competition is Dender vs Francs Borains part of?
Dender vs Francs Borains is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Dender vs Francs Borains?
Our statistical model gives Dender a 60% chance of winning, Francs Borains a 16% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Dender the favourite.
Will both teams score in Dender vs Francs Borains?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Dender and Francs Borains will score (BTTS).
Will Dender vs Francs Borains 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 Dender and Francs Borains?
Record (2 meetings): Dender 2W | Draws 0 | Francs Borains 0W.
What form are Dender and Francs Borains in?
Dender (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.70 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Francs Borains (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Dender's attack rating (1.00) and Francs Borains's defence rating (1.00), the model arrives at 1.67 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Francs Borains's attack (0.83x) against Dender's defence (0.64x) — and the away total comes out at 0.73.
These ratings are built from 7/38 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.8%. Close behind: 2-0 (12.7%), 1-1 (12.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Dender Win
60%
1.67
24%
4.16
16%
6.23
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.2%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.7%
Home win
1 – 1
11.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.67
Dender xG
Total xG
2.39
0.73
Francs Borains xG
1.67
60%
Home win
4.16
24%
Draw
6.23
16%
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
42%
BTTS Yes
2.38
58%
BTTS No
1.72
Clean Sheet
48%
2.07
19%
5.30
Win to Nil
29%
3.45
3%
33.00
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.1 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 15.2 | 11.1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.7 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Dender vs Francs Borains?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.8%.
How many goals are Dender and Francs Borains expected to score?
The model projects 1.67 expected goals for Dender and 0.73 for Francs Borains, a combined total of 2.39.
How confident is the prediction model for Dender vs Francs Borains?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 60%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Dender come into this having played 38 games, going 11W 9D 18L for 1.11 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-W-W. It's still early in the season for Dender, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Francs Borains sit at 1.24 PPG from 38 outings (13W 8D 17L), a run that reads L-W-W-W-L across their last five. It's still early in the season for Francs Borains, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.11 PPG for Dender against 1.24 for Francs Borains. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Dender's home form reads 6W 5D 8L across 19 games on their own ground, a 1.21 PPG return.
Away from home, Francs Borains have taken 0.95 points per game from 19 outings (5W 3D 11L).
Attack vs Defence
Dender are averaging 1.11 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game recently; Francs Borains are on 1.11 scored and 1.42 conceded.
Last 38 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Dender
Early Season
Francs Borains
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Dender and Francs Borains in coming into this match?
Dender have gone 11W 9D 18L in their last 38 games (1.11 PPG), while Francs Borains have gone 13W 8D 17L in their last 38 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Dender at home or Francs Borains away?
Dender's home record (1.21 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Dender at home: 1.21 PPG; Francs Borains away: 0.95 PPG.
Have Dender or Francs Borains been keeping clean sheets recently?
Dender have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their recent games, Francs Borains in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 2 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 19 April 2024, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
2
Dender
0
Draws
0
Francs Borains
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Dender and Francs Borains?
From 2 meetings on record, Dender have won 2, Francs Borains have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Dender and Francs Borains last play each other?
They last met on 19 April 2024, when Francs Borains 0-3 Dender.
Who has won more matches between Dender and Francs Borains?
Dender have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Dender 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 42% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 16% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Francs Borains are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Dender 58%, Francs Borains 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 63% for Dender and 58% for Francs Borains. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 42% and 42% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Dender keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches; Francs Borains in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Dender home games / Francs Borains away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Dender play Francs Borains?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Dender's recent matches and 47% of Francs Borains's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Dender vs Francs Borains usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Dender's matches and 58% of Francs Borains's.
Do Dender and Francs Borains tend to score early?
Dender have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Francs Borains in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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