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Zulte Waregem vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.92 expected goals for Zulte Waregem and 2.40 for Sparta Rotterdam, a combined total of 4.32. That distribution gives Sparta Rotterdam the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 81% for over 2.5 goals and 78% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 7%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Sparta Rotterdam win
49.0% probability
Expected goals
1.92 – 2.40
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Zulte Waregem home form
9 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Sparta Rotterdam away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Sparta Rotterdam to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 32% / 19% / 49% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.92 goals for Zulte Waregem and 2.40 for Sparta Rotterdam, a combined 4.32 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
51%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
68%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–27.3%
- 2–27.1%
- 1–16.1%
- 2–15.9%
- 1–35.9%
Recent form
Zulte Waregem
- 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Lille · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-19T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Anderlecht · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-13T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Charleroi · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-06T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Kortrijk · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-08-30T17:15:00.000Z · A vs KVC Westerlo · 2-2 (D)
Sparta Rotterdam
- 2026-10-10T14:30:00.000Z · A vs GO Ahead Eagles · 3-3 (D)
- 2026-09-19T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Heerenveen · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-09-13T18:00:00.000Z · A vs PSV Eindhoven · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · H vs PEC Zwolle · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-08-29T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Excelsior · 1-2 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Sparta Rotterdam win, at 49.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 78% and over 2.5 goals at 81%.
A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.