Zulte-Waregem vs La Louvière Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
Elindus Arena Sun, 26 Apr - 5:15 PM
Pro League Zulte-Waregem ZUL 
4 
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La Louvière RAAL Full Time Sun, 26 Apr 5:15 PM
Round 4 · Relegation Round
Joseph Okopu - 74', 64'
Jeppe Erenbjerg - 25', 13'
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STANDINGS
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Promotion Promotion Playoffs Relegation
Data last checked: May 14
CONTEXT
Zulte-Waregem delivered a dominant 4-0 win against La Louvière, leading 2-0 at halftime and extending their advantage with two second-half goals. The home team held 55% possession, dictating the tempo and creating superior chances without facing significant resistance. No red cards disrupted play, maintaining structural integrity throughout. Identified as the stronger side pre-match, Zulte-Waregem's result reflected minimal deviation at 2.4%, underscoring their control. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with projections, though expected goals data remains unavailable for deeper analysis. La Louvière struggled to generate threats, conceding possession and failing to mount a comeback. The clean sheet highlighted defensive solidity, while offensive output proved clinical. This outcome reinforces Zulte-Waregem's form in a straightforward encounter.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Zulte-Waregem exhibited minimal structural deviation of 2.4%.
- Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
- xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
- Market alignment: Result fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
- xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without data.
- Event impact: No events or adjustments altered match flow.
- Red card distortion: No red cards caused zero distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Match referee
M. Ledda
• 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 
0.12
0.12 Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0
Other match officials
Q. Blaise
1st Assistant
J. Biron
2nd Assistant
A. Jacoby
4th Official
S. Colpaert
VS
F. Taquin
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Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.82
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
La Louvière Rank: W
Dender Rank: W
Cercle Brugge Rank: D
Sporting Charleroi Rank: W
Gent Rank: L
Standard Liège Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Zulte-Waregem Rank: L
Cercle Brugge Rank: L
Dender Rank: L
Genk Rank: D
Cercle Brugge Rank: W
Antwerp Rank: D
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Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 4 - 0
0
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min) Zulte-Waregem97.6%
Draw
1.91%
La Louvière0.49%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
20.62 17.52 0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Zulte-Waregem La LouvièrePower Score
20.62
17.52
League Position
13
14
Global Rank
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-
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Zulte-Waregem — Opponent-weighted form score
La Louvière — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Zulte-Waregem La Louvière
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Zulte-Waregem
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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La Louvière
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Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Zulte-Waregem ⚠ Proxyvs
⚠ Proxy La Louvière
Attacking Efficiency Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.73
27.11
Defensive Efficiency Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.11
26.73
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Zulte-Waregem -0.04 Efficiency Index
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La Louvière +0.04 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Zulte-Waregem
La Louvière
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Zulte-Waregem ⚠ Proxyvs
⚠ Proxy La Louvière
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Zulte-Waregem La Louvière Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Zulte-Waregem La Louvière Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Zulte-Waregem
La Louvière
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Zulte-Waregemvs
La Louvière
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Zulte-Waregem La Louvière Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Zulte-Waregem 0.22
La Louvière 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Zulte-Waregem La Louvière Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Zulte-Waregem 0.00
La Louvière 0.07
Zulte-Waregem
La Louvière
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- ZUL had peak pressure around 58'.
- ZUL started the game with stronger pressure.
ZUL Pressure RAAL Pressure
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Pressure Index: ZUL reached the top pressure at 58' (78.16).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Zulte-Waregem ZUL Home
5 matches
La Louvière RAAL Away
Match Record 1
Wins
0
4
Draws
4
0
Losses
1
Goals 6
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
6
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Data last updated: 2026-04-27T00:20:34+00:00
STARTING XI
Zulte-Waregem La Louvière Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
13 B. Gabriel
4 L. Lemoine
5 J. Kiilerich
L. Willen
#3167'
45 B. De Jaegere
Y. Cappelle
#5562'
12 W. Paugain
8 T. Claes
D. Asare
#4063'
6 E. Lofolomo
39 M. Ake
2
S. Ujka
#3679'
10 J. Erenbjerg
J. Amankwaah Opoku
#2263'
29 J. Vossen
18 A. Ementa
1 C. De Schrevel
25 D. Lamego
99 Y. Okou
13 M. Maisonneuve
T. Lutonda
#571'
3 N. Gillot
8 S. Gueulette
S. Joel Ito
#2371'
15 S. Lahssaini
11 J. Liongola
N. Nsingi
#2746'
6 A. Beka Beka
N. Makembo-Ntemo
#2079'
28 B. Soumaré
P. Fall
#746'
22 J. Afriyie
General Information
📅 Date & Time :
Apr 26, 2026, 05:15 PM
🏆 Competition :
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 4 · Relegation Round
🏟️ Stadium :
Elindus Arena
👥 Capacity :
12500
🌱 Pitch Surface :
Grass
🌤️ Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
🧑⚖️ Referees :
Massimiliano Ledda
Q. Blaise
Julien Biron
Anaik Jacoby
Next Match
Zulte-Waregem
vs
Cercle Brugge
League: Pro League
Kickoff: Fri, 1 May - 6:45 PM
Venue: Jan Breydelstadion
La Louvière
vs
Dender
League: Pro League
Kickoff: Sun, 3 May - 5:15 PM
Venue: Van Roystadion
Statistics
Possession
ZUL
54%
RAAL
46%
Top Statistics
4 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 6
54 Dangerous attacks 44
55 Possession 45
5 Corners 6
15 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 1
Match Overview
5 Substitutions 5
0 Injuries 1
21 Dribble Attempts 23
15 Throwins 8
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43
8 Successful Dribbles 10
10 Goal Attempts 2
58 Ball Safe 62
8 Goal Kicks 7
3 Assists 0
1 Hit Woodwork 0
Attacking
1 Big Chances Missed 0
95 Attacks 92
Possession
85 Successful Passes Percentage 84
432 Passes 343
71 Successful Long Passes Percentage 59
366 Successful Passes 287
41 Successful Long Passes 26
58 Long Passes 44
9 Key Passes 6
Defensive
56 Duels Won 53
5 Interceptions 13
20 Tackles 25
1 Saves 1
Build-up
18 Total Crosses 17
5 Accurate Crosses 2
Discipline
13 Fouls 15
3 Offsides 5
Lineup
Zulte-Waregem Referee : Massimiliano Ledda
Manager ▼
S. Colpaert Coach
Starting XI ▼
13 Brent Gabriel Goalkeeper
6.924 Laurent Lemoine Defender
6.915 Jakob Kiilerich Defender
6.745 Benoit De Jaegere Defender
6.5331Lukas Willen
6.69Defender67'
6 Enrique Lofolomo Midfielder
6.65
40Dirk Asare
6.97Midfielder63'
8 Thomas Claes Midfielder
6.912 Wilguens Paugain Midfielder
6.7755Yannick Cappelle
6.79Defender62'
39 Marley Ake Midfielder
6.799 Jelle Vossen Attacker
6.7322Joseph Okopu
Attacker63'
2
6.910 Jeppe Erenbjerg Attacker
2
7.0336Serxho Ujka
6.73Midfielder79'
18 Anosike Ementa Attacker
7.23Substitutes ▼
55Yannick Cappelle
6.79Defender62'
40Dirk Asare
6.97Midfielder63'
22Joseph Okopu
Attacker63'
2
6.931Lukas Willen
6.69Defender67'
36Serxho Ujka
6.73Midfielder79'
Bench ▼
1
Louis Bostyn Goalkeeper
11
Stavros Gavriel Defender
6.6258 Siebe Van Keymolen Midfielder
20
Tobias Hedl Attacker
6.45 La Louvière Referee : Massimiliano Ledda
Manager ▼
F. Taquin Coach
Starting XI ▼
1 Célestin Eric De Schrevel Goalkeeper
5.8613 Maxence Maisonneuve Defender
6.7325 Djibril Lamego Defender
6.6999 Yllan Okou Defender
6.963 Nolan Gillot Midfielder
6.945Thierry Lutonda
6.51Defender71'
8 Samuel Gueulette Midfielder
6.6
11 Jordi Liongola Midfielder
6.8615 Sami Lahssaini Midfielder
6.7723Joël Ito
6.65Midfielder71'
6 Alexis Beka Beka Attacker
6.8427Nachon Nsingi
6.38Attacker46'
22 Jerry Afriyie Attacker
6.677Pape Moussa Fall
7.03Attacker46'
28 Bryan Soumaré Attacker
6.5820Noah Makembo-Ntemo
6.3Midfielder79'
Substitutes ▼
7Pape Moussa Fall
7.03Attacker46'
27Nachon Nsingi
6.38Attacker46'
23Joël Ito
6.65Midfielder71'
5Thierry Lutonda
6.51Defender71'
20Noah Makembo-Ntemo
6.3Midfielder79'
Bench ▼
21
Marcos Peano Goalkeeper
7.084
Wagane Faye Defender
6.8798
Owen Maës Midfielder
6.4729
Cristian Makaté Attacker
6.59Events
2ND-HALF
Serxho Ujka → Jeppe Erenbjerg
10th Substitution
79'
79'
Noah Makembo-Ntemo → Bryan Soumaré
9th Substitution
76'
Samuel Gueulette
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Joseph Okopu
Goal awarded
75'
Joseph Okopu
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
74'
71'
Joël Ito → Sami Lahssaini
7th Substitution
71'
Thierry Lutonda → Nolan Gillot
8th Substitution
Lukas Willen → Benoit De Jaegere
6th Substitution
67'
Joseph Okopu
Goal awarded
66'
Joseph Okopu
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
64'
Dirk Asare → Enrique Lofolomo
4th Substitution
63'
Joseph Okopu → Jelle Vossen
5th Substitution
63'
Yannick Cappelle → Wilguens Paugain
3rd Substitution
62'
46'
Pape Moussa Fall → Jerry Afriyie
1st Substitution
46'
Nachon Nsingi → Alexis Beka Beka
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Enrique Lofolomo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45'
Jeppe Erenbjerg
Goal awarded
27'
Jeppe Erenbjerg
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
25'
Jeppe Erenbjerg
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
13'
CONCLUSION
Zulte-Waregem's 4-0 triumph over La Louvière exemplified controlled dominance, with a 2-0 halftime lead setting the tone. Possession at 55% translated into sustained pressure, yielding efficient scoring without reliance on xG insights. Minimal 2.4% deviation and market alignment confirm the result's predictability for the stronger home side. Absence of red cards preserved natural dynamics, avoiding any distortions. La Louvière's 45% possession yielded no goals, exposing vulnerabilities. This performance bolsters Zulte-Waregem's standing, highlighting balanced execution across phases.
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