Mechelen vs Zulte Waregem

Sun 27 Dec, 18:15 UTC · Matchweek 16 · probabilities and historical statistics

Predicted outcome

Mechelen win · Most likely 38.1%
Draw 27.2%
Zulte Waregem win 34.7%

Event markets

Both teams to score 56%Avg 54%
Over 1.5 goals 75%Avg 77%
Over 2.5 goals 51%Avg 53%
Mechelen clean sheet 26%Avg 31%
Zulte Waregem clean sheet 25%Avg 23%
Over 8.5 corners 62%Avg 66%
Over 9.5 corners 49%Avg 53%
Over 2.5 cards 70%Avg 71%
Over 3.5 cards 48%Avg 53%

This match League average

Predicted Score

1-09.0%
2-18.5%
2-06.2%

Team comparison

Attack Defense Form Discipline Cleansheets
  • Mechelen
  • Zulte Waregem

Did you know?

  • Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between these two.
  • Mechelen have won just 3 of their last 10 matches.
  • Mechelen have won just 3 of their last 10 home matches.
  • Zulte Waregem have gone 5 matches without a win.

H2H

All 6 meetings on file.

DateHomeScoreAway
28 Feb 26 Mechelen 2–1 Zulte Waregem
26 Jul 25 Zulte Waregem 1–1 Mechelen
08 Jan 23 Zulte Waregem 2–0 Mechelen
05 Nov 22 Mechelen 2–2 Zulte Waregem
18 Dec 21 Zulte Waregem 3–2 Mechelen
23 Oct 21 Mechelen 2–2 Zulte Waregem
6meetings
  • Mechelen win · 1 (17%)
  • Draw · 3 (50%)
  • Zulte Waregem win · 2 (33%)
Avg. total goals 3.33 League avg: 2.80
Over 2.5 goals 67% League avg: 53%
Both teams to score 83% League avg: 54%
Whoever hosts wins 50% League avg: 43%
Avg. total corners 13.00 League avg: 10.20
Avg. total cards 4.50 League avg: 3.94
Mechelen avg. goals 1.50 League avg: 1.40
Zulte Waregem avg. goals 1.83 League avg: 1.40

Biggest win: Zulte Waregem 2–0 Mechelen (08 Jan 23).

Mechelen vs Zulte Waregem head to head: in the previous 6 meetings, Mechelen have won once, Zulte Waregem have won 2 times and 3 ended in a draw. Mechelen scored 9 goals and Zulte Waregem scored 11 goals in these matches. The latest meeting, on 28 Feb 2026, was won 2-1 by Mechelen, at home against Zulte Waregem. Across these matches, both teams scored in 5 of 6 and 4 had over 2.5 goals. Zulte Waregem kept 1.

How they play

Each line runs across the 18 clubs of the league, from up to the last 19 league games of each. A marker at either end means the most or least of that measure.

Mechelen
  • Set piece heavy
  • Crosses and headers
  • Shoots on sight
Zulte Waregem
  • Plays on the floor
  • Selective shooters
  • Open play side
  • Possession
    Cedes the ballKeeps the ball
    48% 11th of 18 46% 14th of 18
  • Shot selection
    Shoots on sightWaits for the chance
    0.10 xG a shot 14th of 18 0.12 xG a shot 3rd of 18
  • Set pieces
    Open playSet pieces
    32% of xG 2nd of 18 21% of xG 15th of 18
  • Route to goal
    On the groundCrosses and headers
    20% of shots 4th of 18 12% of shots 18th of 18

Where they differ

  • Mechelen go more through the air than Zulte Waregem, 20% of shots against 12%.
  • Mechelen get more of their chances from set pieces than Zulte Waregem, 32% against 21%.
  • Zulte Waregem wait for better chances than Mechelen, 0.12 xG a shot against 0.10.

Ball Stats (Last 10 games)

Mechelen Zulte Waregem
13 (1.3 avg) Goals 12 (1.2 avg)
113 (11.3 avg) Total Shots 126 (12.6 avg)
36 (3.6 avg) Shots on Target 44 (4.4 avg)
21 (2.1 avg) Blocked Shots 42 (4.2 avg)
44 (4.4 avg) Corners 42 (4.2 avg)
787 (78.7 avg) Attacks 775 (77.5 avg)
435 (43.5 avg) Dangerous Attacks 408 (40.8 avg)
85 (8.5 avg) Key Passes 86 (8.6 avg)
4166 (416.6 avg) Passes 3694 (369.4 avg)
3236 (78%) Pass Accuracy 2936 (79%)
48% Ball Possession 42%

Disciplinary/Tackles (Last 10 games)

Mechelen Zulte Waregem
0 (0.0 avg) Red Cards 1 (0.1 avg)
17 (1.7 avg) Yellow Cards 12 (1.2 avg)
177 (17.7 avg) Tackles 170 (17.0 avg)
123 (12.3 avg) Fouls 115 (11.5 avg)
22 (2.4 avg) Offsides 14 (1.4 avg)
522 (52.2 avg) Duels Won 509 (50.9 avg)
155 (15.5 avg) Aerial Duels Won 133 (13.3 avg)

Previous Game Statistics (Last 10)

Mechelen

1.5Goals
  • Under · 3 (30%)
  • Over · 7 (70%)
7.5Corners
  • Under · 5 (50%)
  • Over · 5 (50%)
2.5Goals
  • Under · 5 (50%)
  • Over · 5 (50%)
8.5Corners
  • Under · 5 (50%)
  • Over · 5 (50%)
3.5Goals
  • Under · 5 (50%)
  • Over · 5 (50%)
9.5Corners
  • Under · 5 (50%)
  • Over · 5 (50%)
CS
  • Yes · 2 (20%)
  • No · 8 (80%)
BTTS
  • Yes · 4 (40%)
  • No · 6 (60%)

Zulte Waregem

1.5Goals
  • Under · 2 (20%)
  • Over · 8 (80%)
7.5Corners
  • Under · 2 (20%)
  • Over · 8 (80%)
2.5Goals
  • Under · 4 (40%)
  • Over · 6 (60%)
8.5Corners
  • Under · 3 (30%)
  • Over · 7 (70%)
3.5Goals
  • Under · 7 (70%)
  • Over · 3 (30%)
9.5Corners
  • Under · 5 (50%)
  • Over · 5 (50%)
CS
  • Yes · 3 (30%)
  • No · 7 (70%)
BTTS
  • Yes · 3 (30%)
  • No · 7 (70%)