Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge Prediction and Betting Tips | Belgian Pro League Gameweek 10
Belgian Pro League · Friday 30 October 2026 · 19:45 UTC · Elindus Arena, Waregem · updated 2026-10-25
Zulte-Waregem welcome Club Brugge to Elindus Arena in Waregem in Belgian Pro League Gameweek 10 action on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
Zulte-Waregem have played 9 matches in Belgian Pro League this season, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 33% of them. At home they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 4 matches, with a 67% win rate. Club Brugge have played 8 matches in Belgian Pro League this season, scoring 2.4 and conceding 0.5 goals a game and winning 88% of them. Away from home they average 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over 4 matches, with a 43% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Club Brugge are narrow favourites at 58%, with the draw at 24% and Zulte-Waregem at 19%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Zulte-Waregem 0.99, Club Brugge 1.88.
- Over 2.5 goals: 55% · both teams to score: 54%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (9 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Zulte-Waregem: form and key numbers
In style Zulte-Waregem are happy without the ball, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.21 a match created, 1.41 conceded (goals minus xG: -0.9).
- Shots: 12.4 a match, 4.4 on target.
- Possession: 43.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (33% at home).
- Both teams scored in 22% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.4 a match.
- Discipline: 1.0 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.84.
Club Brugge: form and key numbers
In style Club Brugge keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.82 a match created, 1.21 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.6).
- Shots: 18.8 a match, 6.3 on target.
- Possession: 63.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 63% of matches (40% away).
- Both teams scored in 38% of their matches.
- Corners: 8.1 a match.
- Discipline: 1.5 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.11.
Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge: season averages side by side
| Zulte-Waregem | Per match this season | Club Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Matches | 8 |
| 1.1 | Goals scored | 2.4 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 0.5 |
| 1.21 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.82 |
| 1.41 | xG conceded | 1.21 |
| 12.4 | Shots | 18.8 |
| 4.4 | On target | 6.3 |
| 43.7 | Possession % | 63.8 |
| 33% | Clean sheets % | 63% |
| 22% | Both teams scored % | 38% |
| 4.4 | Corners | 8.1 |
| 1.0 | Yellow cards | 1.5 |
| 6.84 | Average rating | 7.11 |
Players to watch
Zulte-Waregem
- Yannick Cappelle LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 48 · Crosser, Reads the game (top 13% of his position)
- Louis Bostyn GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 48 · Long passer, Shot-stopper (top 19% of his position)
Club Brugge
- Brandon Mechele CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 70 · Disciplined, Ball circulator (top 9% of his position)
- Carlos Forbs RWF · Classic winger · Moneyball Score 66 · Dribbler, Gets into scoring positions (top 10% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Mamadou Diakhon
Mamadou Diakhon, 21 · Club Brugge · LWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 78
Mamadou Diakhon, 21, plays as a winger for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. Strongest for his role in accurate crosses and big chances created. Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 78
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate crosses | 2.50 / 90 | 97% |
| Big chances created | 1.00 / 90 | 94% |
| Fouls won | 3.75 / 90 | 93% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.45 / 90 | 93% |
| Successful dribbles | 3.00 / 90 | 81% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★½ Classic winger Winger
- ★★★★ Direct wide midfielder Wide midfielder
Scout's notes: Crosser, Big-chance creator, Draws fouls.
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Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge prediction
Club Brugge should have more of the ball, with Zulte-Waregem likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Zulte-Waregem go long and direct; Club Brugge work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals - 0.99 for Zulte-Waregem and 1.88 for Club Brugge - with over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams scoring at 54%. Club Brugge have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Zulte-Waregem 1-2 Club Brugge
Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge betting tips
- Tip 1: Club Brugge to win 58% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals 2.87 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (55%)
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.5 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 12.6 corners a match between them
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Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge: questions and answers
When is Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge?
Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge is on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC, in Belgian Pro League Gameweek 10.
Where is Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge played?
At Elindus Arena, Waregem, Zulte-Waregem's home ground.
Who will win Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge?
Club Brugge are the favourites: Zulte-Waregem 19%, draw 24%, Club Brugge 58%. Our prediction is Zulte-Waregem 1-2 Club Brugge.
Who is the player to watch in Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge?
Mamadou Diakhon of Club Brugge: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 78 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Zulte-Waregem vs Club Brugge?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
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