Belgian Pro League Preview: Westerlo VS Zulte-Waregem

Westerlo VS Zulte-Waregem    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:02-08-2025 22:00 Saturday
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Match Preview:
On August 2, 2025, Westerlo will host Zulte Waregem at Het Kuipje in Matchday 2 of the Belgian Pro League. Both teams are looking for their first win of the new season after a mixed start.

Westerlo enters the match following a 5-2 away loss to Anderlecht. Despite the lopsided scoreline, they managed to find the net twice, continuing a streak of nine straight games with at least one goal. This attacking intent, combined with a record of scoring two or more goals in six of those games, highlights their capacity to create and convert chances.

Zulte Waregem, on the other hand, comes into the match after a 1-1 draw against Mechelen. Despite being the underdog, they fired 21 shots and registered a 2.08 xG, showcasing strong attacking intent and control.
A look at the head-to-head history between these two sides shows a clear trend of high-scoring encounters. Both teams have scored in 12 of their last 13 meetings, and in 16 of the last 19 clashes dating back to 2008.

Match Prediction: Given both teams' recent scoring form and their historical tendency for goal-heavy matches, another "Both Teams to Score" result is highly probable.