Prediction for match Royal Antwerp — Zulte Waregem

Match Odds and Outcome Probabilities

Royal Antwerp will face Zulte Waregem in the Jupiler Pro League on December 27, 2025. The odds for a Royal Antwerp win are set at 2.07, with a 46.16% probability. Zulte Waregem's victory is priced at 3.52 (27.15%), while a draw is at 3.58 (26.69%). Analysts slightly favor Royal Antwerp, but the gap in probabilities is not significant. Over/Under options: Over 2.5 goals is at 1.86, Under 2.5 is at 1.97, suggesting a slight lean towards a high-scoring game, but without a clear bias.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Royal Antwerp has an average possession of 38.6%, 1.2 yellow cards, 12.6 fouls, and 2.6 offsides per game. Zulte Waregem has higher possession at 50.8%, 1.6 yellow cards, 10.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. In their last three games, Royal Antwerp drew with Anderlecht 2-2 (21.12.2025), defeated Gent 2-0 (14.12.2025), and Genk 3-0 (07.12.2025). Zulte Waregem lost to Union Saint-Gilloise 0-2 (20.12.2025), drew with RAAL La Louvière 2-2 (13.12.2025), and Oud-Heverlee Leuven 1-1 (07.12.2025). Their last head-to-head was on 27.09.2025, with Zulte Waregem winning 2-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Royal Antwerp has an average total of 2.6 goals in their last five matches, scoring 1.8 and conceding 0.8 per game. Zulte Waregem's average is 2 total goals, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.2. Royal Antwerp has gone over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Zulte Waregem has done so in 1 out of 5. Both teams have exceeded 1.5 goals in the first half twice out of five matches, with Royal Antwerp exceeding 1.5 goals in the second half three times, and Zulte Waregem once. Royal Antwerp tends to score early (33% in the 0-15 and 16-30 minute intervals), while Zulte Waregem scores late in the first half (31-45, 33%). Royal Antwerp concedes 63% of their goals in the 76-90 minute range, while Zulte Waregem concedes 50% in the 31-45 range. Considering Royal Antwerp's attacking potential and defensive stability, along with Zulte Waregem's low scoring, an Under 2.5 goals bet at 1.97 seems logical. Neither team has a strong over-profile, and while Royal Antwerp occasionally plays high-scoring games, Zulte Waregem's attack is limited. In their last five matches, Zulte Waregem hasn't scored more than one goal, while Royal Antwerp has only conceded more than one goal once. Given these factors, betting on Under 2.5 goals appears justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

Royal Antwerp averages 3.8 corners, while Zulte Waregem averages 3.6 per match. For Over 9.5 corners, Royal Antwerp has 3 out of 5 matches, and Zulte Waregem has 1 out of 5. The closest total to their average (7.4) is 7.5: Over 7.5 corners is priced at 1.21, Under at 3.58. The next closest total is 8.5: Over 8.5 is at 1.42, Under at 2.53. Also, for 9.5: Over is at 1.76, Under at 1.93. Royal Antwerp is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.72. Both teams aren't high in corner productivity, but Royal Antwerp has a slightly better profile for Over 9.5. In this match, considering Over 7.5 or 8.5 corners is reasonable, but don't expect a high level of activity in this area.