Zulte Waregem vs KV Mechelen prediction 26.07.2025 | Belgian Pro League
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- Competition: Belgian Pro League
- Date: 26th July 2025
- Kick-off: 17:15 UK / 18:15 CEST
- Venue: Elindus Arena
Zulte Waregem and KV Mechelen come face to face on Matchday 1 of the 2025–26 Belgian Pro League as both sides look to make a winning start.
The hosts are back in the top flight after spending two years in the second tier. Having lost the promotion play-offs in the 2023–24 campaign, Sven Vandenbroeck’s side made no mistake last season, winning the division by virtue of goal difference. In preparation for their return to the top flight, the Red and Greens took part in nine pre-season matches and lost only twice.
Meanwhile, Mechelen have been in the Belgian Pro League since the 2019–20 season. They finished last season in eighth place, but this was due to their form in the final weeks of the campaign. Indeed, Mechelen won just one of their final eight games last season, suffering two defeats and drawing five. Their pre-season form was similar, with just two wins in four games.
Zulte Waregem vs KV Mechelen Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals
Only three of Zulte Waregem’s preseason friendlies produced more than three goals, but their recent competitive matches at this stadium have been exciting. They scored at least three goals in six of their last seven games at the Elindus Arena, with as many games ending with over 2.5 goals.
Meetings between Zulte Waregem and Mechelen at this stadium are also highly entertaining. Three of the last four finished with three or more goals and I expect more of the same on Saturday afternoon.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Zulte Waregem vs KV Mechelen prediction: 2-3
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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KV Mechelen
1 : 0
Zulte Waregem
Belgian Cup
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Zulte Waregem
1 : 2
KV Mechelen
Belgian Cup
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Zulte Waregem
2 : 0
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
2 : 2
Zulte Waregem
Pro League
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Zulte Waregem
3 : 2
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
2 : 2
Zulte Waregem
Pro League
Zulte Waregem team news
Waregem have made six new additions to their squad following their promotion from the Belgian First League. Among them is goalkeeper Brent Gabriël as well as midfield trio Enrique Lofolomo, Thomas Claes and Serxho Ujka.
Last matches of
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Reims
5 : 2
Zulte Waregem
Club Friendlies
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Oudenaarde
0 : 5
Zulte Waregem
Club Friendlies 3
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Zulte Waregem
2 : 1
RWDM
Challenger Pro League
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KSC Lokeren
2 : 0
Zulte Waregem
Challenger Pro League
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RFC Seraing
0 : 0
Zulte Waregem
Challenger Pro League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Ennio van der Gouw
Defenders
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4
Laurent Lemoine
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3
Anton Tanghe
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31
Lukas Willen
Midfielders
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12
Wilguens Paugain
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8
Nicolas Rommens
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17
Pape Diop
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11
Stavros Gavriil
Forwards
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9
Jelle Vossen
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24
Jeppe Erenbjerg
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20
Tobias Hedl
KV Mechelen team news
Keano Vanrafelghem remains a doubt for KV Mechelen after missing the last three games due to a knock.
Ryan Teague, Moncef Zekri, Lovro Golic, Tommy St. Jago and Gora Diouf are some of the visitors’ new signings, while Redouane Halhal has returned after a loan spell with Helmond Sport.
Last matches of
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Ajax
3 : 2
KV Mechelen
Club Friendlies 1
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KV Mechelen
5 : 2
Go Ahead Eagles
Club Friendlies
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KV Mechelen
1 : 0
La Louvière
Club Friendlies
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Dender
2 : 2
KV Mechelen
Pro League
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KV Mechelen
0 : 0
Standard Liege
Pro League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ortwin De Wolf
Defenders
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5
Moncef Zekri
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4
Toon Raemaekers
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21
Stephen Welsh
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17
Rafik Belghali
Midfielders
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16
Rob Schoofs
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35
Bilal Bafdili
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33
Fredrik Hammar
Forwards
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11
Nikola Storm
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20
Lion Lauberbach
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38
Bill Antonio
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- 12 of the last 13 home games of Zelte Waregem ended with over 2.5 goals.
- All the last five away games of KV Mechelen ended with three or more goals.
- Six of the last eight meetings between Zulte and Mechelen ended with 3+ goals.
Main prediction -
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
bet365
1.53
Additional predictions
vs standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Antwerp | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Westerlo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Standard Liège | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Sporting Charleroi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Zulte-Waregem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | OH Leuven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Gent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Anderlecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Cercle Brugge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Genk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Dender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Mechelen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | La Louvière | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Club Brugge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |