RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem Predictions
Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
RAAL La Louvière
AI Predicted Score
1 - 1
Zulte Waregem
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Double Chance: Draw or Zulte Waregem
Recommended Bets: RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem
RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem: Match Preview
RAAL La Louvière limp into this clash sitting bottom two, with just one win from eight league outings and a defence that has conceded 18 times already. Their recent form is patchy, alternating heavy defeats (1-4 to Club Brugge, 0-4 at St. Truiden) with rare flashes of promise, such as a 3-0 home win over Kortrijk. Zulte Waregem, though higher in the table, are in the midst of a confidence-sapping four-match losing streak across all competitions, failing to score in three straight league games and sliding from early-season solidity.
Statistically, neither side inspires much faith in attack. La Louvière average only 2.4 shots on target per game over their last five, while Zulte Waregem have managed just 0.6 goals per game in that window, despite a respectable 10 shots per match. Defensively, Zulte’s 37.5% season clean sheet rate is undermined by recent lapses, and La Louvière’s home record (7 goals scored, 8 conceded in four) points to vulnerability. H2H history tilts towards the visitors, who have not lost to RAAL in six meetings, including a 2-0 win at this ground last season.
With both teams short on attacking conviction and desperate to avoid another setback, expect a cautious, low-scoring battle. La Louvière’s defensive issues are balanced by Zulte’s current lack of cutting edge, and the data points most strongly to a draw—likely with few clear chances and both sides settling for a point to stem their respective slides.
How RAAL La Louvière and Zulte Waregem Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
RAAL La Louvière 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.
RAAL La Louvièrelast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Zulte Waregemlast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
RAAL La Louvière’s recent form is erratic, with a heavy 1-4 home defeat to Club Brugge sandwiched between a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Kortrijk and a limp 0-2 loss at OH Leuven. Zulte Waregem are in a deeper rut, losing their last four in all competitions and failing to score in three straight league matches. Both sides are searching for a spark, but neither has momentum on their side.
RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem — Last 8 Matches
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
Concerns
- −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
- −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem that most previews miss.
- 1Zulte Waregem have failed to score in three consecutive league matches, averaging just 0.6 goals per game over their last five.
- 2RAAL La Louvière have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five league fixtures.
- 3Three of the last six meetings between these sides have ended in draws, including two goalless encounters in La Louvière.
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Over 2.5 Goals
43%
BTTS: Yes
48%
Likely Scores
1-1 · 0-1 · 1-0
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The Case For This RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem Prediction
Both sides arrive desperate to halt negative trends, with Zulte Waregem’s four-match losing streak in all competitions matched by RAAL La Louvière’s solitary league win and a defence leaking over two goals per game. The hosts have shown flashes—such as a 3-0 home win over Kortrijk—but have shipped eight goals in their last two league outings. Zulte’s recent run is equally concerning, failing to score in three straight league matches, but their away record is steadier than their form string suggests, and they have proven difficult to beat in this fixture. The statistical matchup is defined by blunt attacks and leaky defences. La Louvière average just 2.4 shots on target per game over their last five, but Zulte Waregem have managed only 0.6 goals per game in the same stretch, despite firing 10 shots per match. Both sides have struggled to create clear chances, and Zulte’s 37.5% season clean sheet rate is weighed down by recent lapses. Corners and cards are likely to be modest, with neither side showing a consistent set-piece threat. Expect a tense, attritional contest where neither team has the confidence to seize control. La Louvière’s home edge is tempered by their defensive frailty, while Zulte’s recent slide is offset by a strong head-to-head record (three wins, three draws in the last six). The likeliest scenario is a low-scoring draw, with both sides cautious and short on attacking conviction.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Zulte Waregem are on a four-match losing streak in all competitions.
Defence
- →RAAL La Louvière have conceded 18 goals in eight league games (2.25 per match).
Match Context
- →Three of the last six H2H meetings have ended in draws.
Where the Model Sees Value: RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem(2)
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Double Chance: Draw or Zulte Waregem
Zulte Waregem have lost four straight in all competitions, but their underlying defensive numbers (1.6 goals conceded per match last five, 37.5% season clean sheet rate) and strong H2H record (unbeaten in six vs RAAL) suggest they are unlikely to lose to a La Louvière side with just one win from eight league games.
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Correct Score: 1–1
Both sides are struggling for attacking fluency—Zulte Waregem average only 0.6 goals scored over their last five, while La Louvière have failed to score in two of five—so a low-scoring draw is a plausible outcome, especially given three of six recent H2Hs have ended level.
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🚩 RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.4 corners for RAAL La Louvière and 4.4 for Zulte Waregem, for an expected total of 8.8. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (61%). Over 8.5: 52% · Over 10.5: 27%.
What History Says: RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem
Zulte Waregem have dominated the head-to-head, unbeaten in the last six meetings with RAAL La Louvière, including three wins and three draws. Notably, two of the last three encounters in La Louvière have finished goalless, underlining the tendency for tight, cagey contests between these sides.
RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem Head-to-Head History
Last 6 meetings between these sides
0
RAAL La Louvière wins
3
Draws
3
Zulte Waregem wins
Things to Watch: RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available for value or expected value calculations.
- ⚠️Both teams’ recent form is poor, increasing volatility and reducing confidence in goal markets.
- ⚠️Friendlies included in last five may distort momentum signals.
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Final Verdict
RAAL La Louvière 1–1 Zulte WaregemA 1-1 draw is the likeliest outcome, driven by both teams’ recent inability to convert chances—Zulte Waregem have scored just once in their last four competitive matches, while La Louvière have failed to score in two of five and conceded heavily. The biggest risk is that one side’s defensive frailty is punished by a sudden return to form from the other’s forwards, but the overall momentum and H2H trends point to a stalemate.
RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem: Common Questions
Who will win RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem?
The model gives Zulte Waregem a slight edge (39% win probability) over RAAL La Louvière (23%), with a draw (38%) nearly as likely. Both sides arrive in poor form, but Zulte’s unbeaten record in recent H2Hs and marginally better defensive stats tip the balance.
Will Zulte Waregem’s losing streak continue?
Zulte Waregem have lost four straight in all competitions, but their underlying defensive numbers and strong record against RAAL La Louvière (unbeaten in six) suggest they are well placed to avoid defeat here. The model gives a 77% probability for double chance X2 (Zulte win or draw).
How likely is a low-scoring match between RAAL La Louvière and Zulte Waregem?
A low-scoring game is favoured, with under 2.5 goals given a 52% probability. Both teams have struggled to score recently—Zulte Waregem average 0.6 goals per game over their last five, and La Louvière have failed to score in two of five.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for RAAL La Louvière 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: 17 October 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.
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