Match Report
The table gap was wide: 23 points between Zulte-Waregem (1st, 48 pts) and Dender (4th, 25 pts). Dender's recent output lagged their position: 31st on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. Against a league average of 1.34 goals per team per game, Zulte-Waregem ran at 2.5 scored and 1 conceded, Dender at 1.17 and 1.83.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Zulte-Waregem 3, draws 1, Dender 0, at 3.25 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
Elindus Arena staged the fixture, a ground that holds 12,500. On the scoreboard, Zulte-Waregem led 2-1 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 2-1 the final score.
Goal scorers
Zulte-Waregem: Bryan Goncalves (45' og), Marley Ake (41') · Dender: Bryan Goncalves (25')
Key stats
Possession: Zulte-Waregem 53% · Dender 47% · Total shots: 19-10 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 9-2