Waregem vs Westerlo: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Zulte-Waregem prepare to host Westerlo on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 18:15 under referee Van Driessche, this BELGIUM: First Division A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Zulte-Waregem, currently 12th in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 18 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Westerlo, sitting 10th with 31 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Zulte-Waregem and Westerlo have favored Westerlo, with Westerlo claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Sint-Truiden, Zulte-Waregem recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Gabriel, Willen, Kiilerich, De Jaegere, Soglo, Claes, Lofolomo, Nyssen, Opoku, Ementa, Erenbjerg. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Westerlo's last outing came against Antwerp, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Jungdal, Neustadter, Nsiala, Bayram, Reynolds, Piedfort, Sydorchuk, Alcocer, Sakamoto, Sayyad, Ferri. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Zulte-Waregem are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Westerlo are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Zulte-Waregem's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Westerlo's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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