Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Zulte Waregem at 67% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Kortrijk make the trip to Elindus Arena to face Zulte Waregem in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 26. The match kicks off on Saturday 20 March 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Zulte Waregem have collected 1.70 PPG across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season: 5W 2D 3L. Last five: D W L L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Zulte Waregem, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Zulte Waregem at Elindus Arena this season: 5W 1D 4L from 10 home games — 1.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Kortrijk's overall Jupiler Pro League record this term: 2W 0D 8L from 10 games (0.60 PPG). Last five: L L L W L. Their scoring rate of 0.50 per game is modest, conceding 2.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.00 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. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Kortrijk, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Kortrijk's form when playing away from home: 0W 1D 9L across 10 road games this term (0.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.10 is notably below their overall 0.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The points-per-game gap of 1.10 in Zulte Waregem's favour (1.70 vs 0.60) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Zulte Waregem lead 2W to 1W over the last 5 encounters, with 2 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.2 goals per game across 5 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 6 Sep 2026, ended 2–0 with Zulte Waregem winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.2 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Zulte Waregem goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (39 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 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games).
Kortrijk goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (39 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Zulte Waregem 54% versus Kortrijk 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Zulte Waregem 54% | Kortrijk 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Zulte Waregem 1.86 xG and Kortrijk 0.64 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: Zulte Waregem attack 0.917 / defence 0.951 | Kortrijk attack 0.520 / defence 1.285. League average goals — home 1.582 / away 1.301. Kortrijk bring a strong defensive rating of 1.285 — this is suppressing Zulte Waregem's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 38 Zulte Waregem games / 8 Kortrijk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Zulte Waregem 67% | Draw 21% | Kortrijk 12%. Fair-value odds: Zulte Waregem 1.49 | Draw 4.76 | Kortrijk 8.33. The model has a clear lean to Zulte Waregem (67%) — a 55pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 40% | Total xG 2.51. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.51 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 40% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Zulte Waregem as the most likely outcome at 67% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.51 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 46% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though H2H averaging only 4.2 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 40% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Zulte Waregem 40% | Kortrijk 20% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Elindus Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 20 Mar 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Zulte Waregem 67% | Draw 21% | Kortrijk 12% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 40% | xG Zulte Waregem 1.86 / Kortrijk 0.64 • Poisson strength factors: Zulte Waregem attack 0.917 / def 0.951 | Kortrijk attack 0.520 / def 1.285 | league avg home 1.582 / away 1.301 • Poisson stance: Zulte Waregem (67%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.86
Zulte Waregem xG
Expected Goals
0.64
Kortrijk xG
40%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
24%
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 Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk kick off?
Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 20 March 2027 at Elindus Arena.
Where is Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk being played?
The match is being played at Elindus Arena.
What competition is Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk part of?
Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk?
Our statistical model gives Zulte Waregem a 67% chance of winning, Kortrijk a 12% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Zulte Waregem the favourite.
Will both teams score in Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk?
Our model estimates a 40% probability that both Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk will score (BTTS).
Will Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk?
Record (5 meetings): Zulte Waregem 2W | Draws 2 | Kortrijk 1W.
What form are Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk in?
Zulte Waregem (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-W-L-L-L. Kortrijk (all comps): 2W-0D-8L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-L-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Zulte Waregem's attack rating (0.92) and Kortrijk's defence rating (1.28), the model arrives at 1.86 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Kortrijk's attack (0.52x) against Zulte Waregem's defence (0.95x) — and the away total comes out at 0.64.
These ratings are built from 38/8 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 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.1%. Close behind: 1-0 (13.9%), 1-1 (11.0%). 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
Zulte Waregem Win
67%
1.50
21%
4.70
12%
8.25
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.2%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
14.1%
Home win
1 – 1
9.8%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.86
Zulte Waregem xG
Total xG
2.51
0.64
Kortrijk xG
1.50
67%
Home win
4.70
21%
Draw
8.25
12%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
40%
BTTS Yes
2.49
60%
BTTS No
1.67
Clean Sheet
53%
1.90
15%
6.46
Win to Nil
35%
2.86
2%
53.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 15.2 | 9.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 14.1 | 9.1 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 8.8 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 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 Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk expected to score?
The model projects 1.86 expected goals for Zulte Waregem and 0.64 for Kortrijk, a combined total of 2.51.
How confident is the prediction model for Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 67%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Zulte Waregem's recent record stands at 15W 10D 14L from 39 games, a 1.41 PPG return, with D-W-L-L-L in the last five. The sample for Zulte Waregem is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Kortrijk, meanwhile, have gone 21W 4D 14L across 39 games — 1.72 PPG, with L-L-L-W-L in their last five. The sample for Kortrijk is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.41 PPG for Zulte Waregem against 1.72 for Kortrijk. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Zulte Waregem have managed 10W 3D 6L from 19 games — 1.74 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Kortrijk's away record stands at 6W 3D 10L across 19 trips, a 1.11 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.72 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Kortrijk's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Zulte Waregem come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Zulte Waregem are averaging 1.49 goals scored and 1.36 conceded per game recently; Kortrijk are on 1.49 scored and 1.31 conceded.
Last 39 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Zulte Waregem
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Kortrijk
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk in coming into this match?
Zulte Waregem have gone 15W 10D 14L in their last 39 games (1.41 PPG), while Kortrijk have gone 21W 4D 14L in their last 39 (1.72 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Zulte Waregem at home or Kortrijk away?
Zulte Waregem's home record (1.74 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Zulte Waregem at home: 1.74 PPG; Kortrijk away: 1.11 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 5 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 6 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Kortrijk won 5-0 on 19 Feb 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Zulte Waregem have gone 0W 2D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Kortrijk — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 5 Meetings
2
Zulte Waregem
2
Draws
1
Kortrijk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk?
From 5 meetings on record, Zulte Waregem have won 2, Kortrijk have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk last play each other?
They last met on 6 September 2026, when Kortrijk 0-2 Zulte Waregem.
Who has won more matches between Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk?
Zulte Waregem have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 5 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Zulte Waregem 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 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Kortrijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Zulte Waregem 47%, Kortrijk 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Zulte Waregem) and 53% (Kortrijk).
On the defensive side: Zulte Waregem keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Kortrijk in 53%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Zulte Waregem home games / Kortrijk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Zulte Waregem play Kortrijk?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of Zulte Waregem's recent matches and 42% of Kortrijk's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Zulte Waregem vs Kortrijk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Zulte Waregem's recent games and 53% of Kortrijk's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Zulte Waregem and Kortrijk tend to score early?
Zulte Waregem have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Kortrijk in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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