RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem match summary and prediction — Jupiler Pro League
Our model makes Zulte Waregem the pick at 48% for RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
RAAL La Louvière face Zulte Waregem on 24 October 2026 at Easi Arena. Zulte Waregem are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 48%. This matchday 9 fixture in Jupiler Pro League is listed as RAAL La Louvière - Zulte Waregem. Kick-off is 18:45 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
RAAL La Louvière: they come in on the back of a win, following two wins and two defeats before that. That is three wins, no draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 9 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (17 scored and 25 conceded in 13 matches, 1.31 and 1.92 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 35.8 out of 100, and they sit 16th on a goal difference of -10.
Zulte Waregem: they come in on the back of a win, following four defeats before that. That is one win, no draws and four defeats from the last five, worth 3 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (21 scored and 16 conceded in 13 matches, 1.62 and 1.23 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 38.6 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of +1.
Side by side
| Statistic | RAAL La Louvière | Zulte Waregem |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 16th | 8th |
| Goal difference | -10 | +1 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WLWLW | WLLLL |
| Points from last 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 12 / 6 | 4 / 8 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 3 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 13 | 13 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.31 / 1.92 | 1.62 / 1.23 |
| Points per game (2025) | 0.77 | 1.69 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 35.8 | 38.6 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 28% | 48% |
| Head-to-head wins (last 2) | 0 | 2 |
Key match insights
- Head-to-head balance (last 2): RAAL La Louvière none wins, Zulte Waregem two wins, none draws — an edge to Zulte Waregem.
- Most recent meeting: Zulte Waregem 4-0 RAAL La Louvière on 26 April 2026.
- Head-to-head goals: 3.0 per game across those meetings, with both teams scoring in none of the two — a fixture that has tended to open up.
- Pre-match form ratings: RAAL La Louvière 35.8 versus Zulte Waregem 38.6, a gap of 2.8, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: Eight places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.60, over 2.5 goals at 58% and both teams to score at 57%.
- First goal: Leans Zulte Waregem's way at 56%.
The call
The model tilts to Zulte Waregem at 48%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. RAAL La Louvière's form line and home advantage back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: RAAL La Louvière or Zulte Waregem?
Zulte Waregem, with an implied win probability of roughly 48%. The full split is 28% RAAL La Louvière, 24% the draw and 48% Zulte Waregem.
When and where is RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem being played?
24 October 2026 at Easi Arena, kick-off 18:45 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between RAAL La Louvière and Zulte Waregem?
Zulte Waregem 4-0 RAAL La Louvière on 26 April 2026.
What is the recent form of RAAL La Louvière and Zulte Waregem?
RAAL La Louvière have taken 9 points from their last five (WLWLW), Zulte Waregem 3 from theirs (WLLLL). Most recently RAAL La Louvière took a 4-0 win at home to Liège and Zulte Waregem a 3-0 win at home to Seraing United.
How many goals are expected in RAAL La Louvière vs Zulte Waregem?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.60 — 1.80 for RAAL La Louvière and 1.80 for Zulte Waregem. It rates over 2.5 goals at 58%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 57%, so its call is yes.