- Zulte-Waregem have had the edge in home H2Hs across the last 4 meetings.
- Zulte-Waregem are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W3, D2) while SK Beveren have been erratic (W3, L2).
- Zulte-Waregem average 2.00 goals per home game against SK Beveren's 0.5 per away game.
An early-season Pro League 2026/2027 skirmish
Zulte-Waregem have made a solid start to the Pro League 2026/2027 campaign, sitting 6th with 4 points from their 2 games, while SK Beveren have begun their season poorly, sitting 8th with 3 points from their 2 matches, so our Zulte-Waregem vs SK Beveren prediction is that this could be a tight affair.
Michael Beale has installed a possession-and-press system for Essevee and the head-to-head is level over the last 4 meetings, with Essevee and De Waaslanders each winning two, averaging 2.0 goals per game at home against De Waaslanders' 0.5 per away.
Zulte-Waregem have been in good nick of late, going unbeaten in their last 5 games (W3, D2). Essevee saw off European hopefuls Racing Genk by a 2-1 scoreline at the Elindus Arena before drawing 0-0 away at Union St.-Gilloise. Thomas Claes has been a livewire for Zulte-Waregem, scoring 2 of their 5 goals across the last 5 matches, while Marley Ake is Essevee's main threat up front with 1 goal in 2 Pro League 2026/2027 matches. Anosike Ementa has provided the final ball spark for Zulte-Waregem, registering 1 assist in 2 Pro League 2026/2027 outings.
SK Beveren still finding their feet in the Pro League 2026/2027
SK Beveren have recovered from a 2-1 defeat away to Royal Antwerp FC at the start of the month, edging out RSC Anderlecht by a single goal at home. Tim Bakens has set up a direct system that is heavy on transition play, using Chris Lokesa as a target man, who is the launch point for quick counters.
Ferre Slegers has been in form of late, scoring 2 of Beveren's 5 goals across the last 5 games, while Christian Bruels has been the chief creator for De Waaslanders with 1 assist in 2 Pro League 2026/2027 outings. Lokesa is Beveren's main goal threat with 1 in 2 league games this season.
Zulte-Waregem to nick it at the Elindus
This Zulte-Waregem vs SK Beveren preview points to a competitive game between two sides with contrasting styles.
Zulte-Waregem enter this as the slight favorites at 1.9, while SK Beveren are set at 3.85 and the draw at 3.5. For Zulte-Waregem vs SK Beveren betting tips, both teams to score is the obvious live bet here at 1.73, but under 2.5 goals at 1.9 suits an early-season battle like this one. On paper, it looks like it could go either way, but Essevee have the home edge and have made the steadier start in the new campaign. Our Zulte-Waregem vs SK Beveren prediction is for the home side to edge a close contest. Zulte-Waregem's possession-based approach should clash nicely with Beveren's quick-counter blueprint, setting up a chess match between two good coaches.
