Zulte-Waregem VS Dender

2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium

Elindus Arena Yesterday - 2:00 PM

Pro League

Zulte-Waregem ZUL

Dender DEN

KICKOFF : Yesterday - 2:00 PM

Round 6 Relegation Round

CONTEXT

In the high-stakes Pro League relegation round, Zulte-Waregem host Dender at Elindus Arena during the 2025/2026 season. The hosts occupy 13th place, three spots ahead of struggling Dender in 16th, with both teams battling to escape the drop zone. Zulte-Waregem enter on the back of superior recent form, boasting a 28.83 score compared to Dender's dismal 11.44, hinting at better momentum heading into this fixture. However, underlying power ratings favour the visitors slightly at 61.14 against 58.14, a narrow 3-point edge that underscores Dender's latent threat. No specific details on last outings or form records are available, shifting emphasis to table positions and raw metrics. Set piece contributions remain unclear due to absent xG data, potentially levelling the tactical field. Home advantage at Elindus Arena could prove pivotal in this gritty relegation scrap.

TL;DR

Structural: Dender hold a slight power rating advantage of 3 points over Zulte-Waregem at 61.14 versus 58.14.
Form: Zulte-Waregem demonstrate stronger recent form with a 28.83 score compared to Dender's 11.44.
Squad: No squad news or availability updates provided for either Zulte-Waregem or Dender.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for this Pro League relegation round matchup.
Transition: Transition play data not detailed in available statistics for both teams.
Set pieces: Set piece xG data unavailable with low confidence and proxy metrics used.
xVariable: xG-related variables absent due to data limitations for Zulte-Waregem and Dender.
Market: Zulte-Waregem 59.9% (Δ+0%) | Draw 23.5% (Δ+0%) | Dender 16.7% (Δ+0%).

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

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

S. Colpaert

A. Abdul Raouf

1.24

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

0.95

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

3 - 1 - 3

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Zulte-Waregem

59.86%

Draw

23.48%

Dender

16.65%

Team Power Ranking

58.14

61.14

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Zulte-Waregem

Dender

Power Score

58.14

61.14

League Position

Global Rank

248

456

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.

Zulte-Waregem — Opponent-weighted form score

Dender — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Zulte-Waregem Dender

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 7 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Zulte-Waregem ZUL Home

7 matches

Dender DEN Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-1

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-05-08T00:07:00+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-1-2

Match Formation 3-4-3

13 B. Gabriel

4 L. Lemoine

5 J. Kiilerich

45 B. De Jaegere

12 W. Paugain

40 D. Asare

6 E. Lofolomo

39 M. Ake

10 J. Erenbjerg

18 A. Ementa

22 J. Amankwaah Opoku

30 G. Dietsch

7 B. Goncalves

44 L. De Fougerolles

70 J. Sambu Mansoni

15 K. Koton

24 M. Viltard

18 N. Rodes

5 L. Marijnissen

27 A. Jahanbakhsh

90 M. Berte

23 D. Acquah

General Information

Date & Time

May 09, 2026, 02:00 PM

Competition

2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 6 · Relegation Round

Stadium

Elindus Arena

Capacity

12500

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Bryan Bijnens

Bert Put

Michiel De Cuyper

Tom Stevens

Expected Lineup

Referee : Bert Put

Manager ▼

S. Colpaert Coach

Starting XI ▼

Brent Gabriel Goalkeeper

6.93

Wilguens Paugain Midfielder

6.77

Marley Ake Midfielder

6.82

Anosike Ementa Attacker

7.24

Joseph Okopu Attacker

6.97

Jakob Kiilerich Centre Back

6.74

Enrique Lofolomo Central Midfield

6.66

Jeppe Erenbjerg Attacking Midfield

7.12

Dirk Asare Central Midfield

6.87

Benoit De Jaegere Left Back

6.52

Laurent Lemoine Right Back

6.89

Substitutes ▼

Thomas Claes

6.89

Jelle Vossen

6.72

Stavros Gavriel

6.62

Tobias Hedl

6.45

Lukas Willen

6.68

Serxho Ujka

6.72

Anton Tanghe

6.87

Louis Bostyn

6.61

Yannick Cappelle

6.77

Referee : Bert Put