Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Predictions
Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Kortrijk
AI Predicted Score
0 - 2
Zulte Waregem
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Zulte Waregem Win
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem: Match Preview
Kortrijk limp into this clash still searching for their first point of the campaign, having lost all three league matches by a combined score of 1-9. Their form string of LLL and a current two-game losing streak at home underline the depth of their struggles, with the side showing little sign of a turnaround after a summer of upheaval. Zulte Waregem, meanwhile, have hit the ground running—unbeaten in three league games, sitting fourth in the table, and fresh off a 4-0 demolition of SK Beveren that showcased their attacking depth.
The matchup tilts sharply in Zulte's favour on recent evidence. Kortrijk's attack is blunt, averaging just 0.6 goals and 2 shots on target per game over their last five, while their defence has been porous, conceding 2.4 per match and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Zulte Waregem's defence, by contrast, has conceded just once in three league games and kept two clean sheets, while their attack has been efficient, scoring in every league outing and spreading the goals around. Notably, Zulte's ability to strike late—six second-half goals in their last five—could punish a Kortrijk side that tends to fade after the break.
The model expects Zulte Waregem to assert control early and maintain it, with their form and underlying numbers pointing to a professional away performance. Kortrijk's lack of momentum and confidence in both boxes makes an upset unlikely unless Zulte underperform or the hosts find an attacking spark they've shown little sign of so far.
How Kortrijk and Zulte Waregem Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
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Zulte Waregemlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
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Kortrijk's form is in freefall, with five matches without a win and a worrying trend of heavy defeats—conceding three goals in each of their last three league games. Zulte Waregem, in sharp contrast, have built real momentum, unbeaten in their last five competitive matches and coming off a 4-0 win that underlines their attacking confidence. The trajectories could hardly be more divergent heading into this fixture.
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem — Last 3 Matches
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
Concerns
- −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
- −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
- −Leaky defence — 2.4 conceded/game
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
- +66.67% clean sheet rate this season
- +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem that most previews miss.
- 1Kortrijk have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, conceding at least twice in four of those.
- 2Zulte Waregem have scored ten of their last fifteen goals after the 50th minute, highlighting their second-half threat.
- 3Despite being away, Zulte have conceded just one goal in their last five competitive matches across all venues.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Likely Scores
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The Case For This Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Prediction
Momentum could hardly be more polarised: Kortrijk are mired in a five-game winless run, conceding heavily and showing little attacking spark, while Zulte Waregem have surged into the top four on the back of a confident, clinical start. The home side's defensive frailty and lack of cutting edge have left them rooted to the bottom, and the numbers suggest a gulf in current performance levels. Statistically, the contrast is stark. Kortrijk's last five have seen them ship 2.4 goals per game while scoring just 0.6, with no clean sheets and two blanks. Zulte Waregem, meanwhile, average 2 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded in the same span, with two clean sheets and a +5 goal difference in the league. Zulte's attack has been varied and effective, with goals coming from multiple sources and a notable ability to strike late—six of their last ten goals have come after the interval. Kortrijk's only goal in their last three league outings came when already trailing. Given these trajectories, the likeliest scenario is Zulte Waregem controlling the contest, breaking through before half-time, and keeping Kortrijk at arm's length. The home side's lack of attacking threat and Zulte's recent defensive solidity point to an away win to nil as the most plausible outcome.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Kortrijk have lost all three league matches, conceding nine and scoring just once.
- →Zulte Waregem are unbeaten in the league, with two wins and a draw, and have conceded only one goal.
- →Kortrijk have averaged just 0.6 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per game over their last five.
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Match Result: Zulte Waregem Win
Zulte Waregem arrive unbeaten with two wins and a draw, averaging 2 goals scored and just 0.33 conceded per game, while Kortrijk have lost all three league matches, conceding nine and scoring only once. The momentum and underlying shot data both point to the away side's superiority.
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BTTS: No
Kortrijk have failed to score in two of their last three league games and average just 0.6 goals per match over their last five, while Zulte Waregem have kept two clean sheets in their last three and boast the league's second-best defensive record.
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🚩 Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for Kortrijk and 4.2 for Zulte Waregem, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% · Over 10.5: 29%.
What History Says: Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem
The head-to-head record is relatively balanced, with four draws in the last ten meetings and each side claiming emphatic wins at home in recent years. However, Zulte Waregem have had the better of recent encounters at Kortrijk, including a 3-1 win in 2022. Both teams have tended to score in these fixtures, but Kortrijk's current struggles put that trend under threat.
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
4
Kortrijk wins
4
Draws
2
Zulte Waregem wins
Things to Watch: Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations and expected value for bets are not provided.
- ⚠️Early season volatility: small sample size for both teams' league form.
- ⚠️Absence of injury or suspension news could mask late squad changes.
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Final Verdict
Kortrijk 0–2 Zulte WaregemThe predicted score is 0-2 to Zulte Waregem, with the strongest data point being Kortrijk's combination of three straight league defeats and an average of just 0.6 goals scored per game recently. The main risk lies in early-season unpredictability—if Kortrijk suddenly click in attack or Zulte's finishing cools off, the game could be tighter than the formbook suggests.
Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem: Common Questions
Who will win Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem?
The model gives Zulte Waregem a 57% chance of victory, with Kortrijk at just 13% and the draw at 30%. Zulte's unbeaten start and Kortrijk's defensive woes tip the balance heavily toward the visitors.
Will Kortrijk's losing streak continue?
Based on current form—three straight league defeats, nine conceded and only one scored—Kortrijk are likely to struggle again, with the model projecting a 0-2 defeat and only a 13% chance of a home win.
Will both teams score in Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem?
Both teams to score is rated at just 32%, with 'no' the strong favourite at 68%. Kortrijk have failed to score in two of their last three league games, while Zulte Waregem have kept two clean sheets in three.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Kortrijk vs Zulte Waregem: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 30 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.