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After winning the previous matchday, the home team will be hoping to do so again to escape the relegation zone. This is an ideal opportunity, as the away team is going through a bad moment with two consecutive defeats. To choose the best picks for Zulte-Waregem vs Westerlo, read about our predictions and betting tips for free:
Our Best Prediction and Betting Tips for Zulte-Waregem vs Westerlo
Westerlo to Win
Our first prediction is that the away team will return home with all three points. For this pick we take into account the first h2h of the season, in which Westerlo dominated from start to finish and won 2-0.
This will be a good opportunity for the visitors to break their losing streak, as their record is also irregular. Zulte Waregem have won just two of their last seven league games.
Over 2.5 Goals
The second prediction is based mainly on the head-to-head record, as in 7 of the last 9, there were more than 2.5 goals. In the previous matchday, both had a good offensive day. We expect them to transfer that good momentum to the goal, as each matchday ends and there are fewer games to settle in for the season.
BTTS
The defensive line of both teams is one of their weak points, as in the last few rounds they let some points slip away because they did not keep a clean sheet. The home team is one of the teams with more goals conceded with a total of 45, while the visitors despite being in mid-table conceded a total of 38 goals. That is why we say that there will be no clean sheet.
Zulte-Waregem vs Westerlo Preview: Qualification Or Relegation
Zulte-Waregem
Mbaye Leye’s team is suffering the consequences of 12 defeats so far this season, more than half of their matches. However, they are slowly but surely picking up points to leave the bottom of the table.
In the previous round, they visited Anderlecht, where they got the three points after a great effort from the Zulte Waregem players. Zinho opened the scoring, but Anderlecht turned the score around before the end of the first half. In the second half, Ndou and Fadera scored two more goals to turn the game around once again.
Mbaye Leyes Team Updates:
Zulte Waregem’s sickbay is occupied by Lukas Willem, the 19-year-old who has been an important part of the team’s defence. Modou Tambedou is one of the defenders with the most starts. Wout de Buyser only played one game before he got injured. All three will not be available while he recovers, so the coach will have few options for the defence, plus Alessandro Ciranni must serve his suspension.
Westerlo
Westerlo’s last challenge was a difficult one despite playing at home. Jonas De Roeck’s team faced a top-of-the-table team, which played very well from the beginning. The Blue White took an early lead and scored two goals in the first half.
Westerlo reacted, and before the 55th minute they had equalised, but it took Genk only ten minutes to be on top again. With this defeat, the team was out of the qualification places.
Jonas De Roeck´s Team Update:
The 43-year-old will be without a total of five players, including defender Bryan Reynolds. The biggest problems will be in midfield as Nacer Chadli, Jan Bernat, and Lucas Mineiro are not eligible. In attack, Erdon Daci is still recovering from injury. It’s bad news for a team that needs to improve quickly after two consecutive defeats.
Quick Analysis of Zulte-Waregem vs Genl Stats and Odds
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Head to Head
01/10/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem
2
0
04/03/17
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Zulte-Waregem
Westerlo
2
2
05/11/16
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem
1
2
19/07/16
UK Friendlies UK
Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem
1
1
30/01/16
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Zulte-Waregem
1
2
Last Five - Zulte-Waregem
04/01/25
Europe Friendlies Europe
Roda JC
Zulte-Waregem
0
6
W
20/12/24
Belgium First Division B Belgium
Club Brugge II
Zulte-Waregem
0
3
W
14/12/24
Belgium First Division B Belgium
Lommel
Zulte-Waregem
1
2
W
07/12/24
Belgium First Division B Belgium
Waasland-Beveren
Zulte-Waregem
0
4
W
04/12/24
Belgium Cup Belgium
OH Leuven
Zulte-Waregem
5
0
L
Last Five - Westerlo
19/01/25
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Antwerp
Westerlo
3
2
L
11/01/25
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Sint-Truidense
Westerlo
2
1
L
26/12/24
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Club Brugge
Westerlo
4
3
L
20/12/24
Belgium First Division A Belgium
KV Mechelen
Westerlo
1
1
D
15/12/24
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Union Saint Gilloise
Westerlo
3
1
L
Main Info about Zulte-Waregem vs Westerlo
Match schedule – The matchup will take place on January 21th at 15:00
Venue – Kehrweg Stadium in Zulte-Waregem
Bookmakers odds – Home Team 8/5 (2.60) – Away Team 27/20 (2.35)
The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.
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