Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Mechelen

L W W L W

5th place in League

2-1

28/02/2026 11:00

Zulte-Waregem

L L L L L

13th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem preview before placing your bet.

Mechelen will face Zulte-Waregem in Belgian Pro League on February 28, 2026 at 11:00.
Mechelen are currently 5th with 45 points after 30 matches.
Zulte-Waregem sit 13th with 32 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.13.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-02-28

Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem - Prediction & Odds

Mechelen

Zulte-Waregem

2026-02-28 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	66	30	19	9	2	50	17	33
02 Club Brugge	63	30	20	3	7	59	36	23
03 Sint-Truidense	57	30	18	3	9	47	35	12
04 KAA Gent	45	30	13	6	11	49	43	6
05 Mechelen	45	30	12	9	9	39	37	2
06 Anderlecht	44	30	12	8	10	43	39	4
07 Racing Genk	42	30	11	9	10	46	47	-1
08 Standard Liege	40	30	11	7	12	27	35	-8
09 Westerlo	39	30	10	9	11	36	40	-4
10 Royal Antwerp	35	30	9	8	13	31	32	-1
11 Charleroi	34	30	9	7	14	38	42	-4
12 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	34	30	9	7	14	32	43	-11
13 Zulte-Waregem	32	30	8	8	14	38	47	-9
14 Cercle Brugge	31	30	7	10	13	39	47	-8
15 LaLouviere	31	30	6	13	11	30	37	-7
16 FCV Dender EH	19	30	3	10	17	24	51	-27

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Club Brugge	57	10	8	1	1	32	9	23
02 Saint Gilloise	53	10	6	2	2	16	10	6
03 Sint-Truidense	43	10	4	2	4	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	33	10	3	2	5	16	23	-7
05 Mechelen	29	10	1	3	6	9	24	-15
06 KAA Gent	29	10	0	6	4	4	14	-10

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	38	10	4	5	1	11	6	5
02 Standard Liege	37	10	5	2	3	17	11	6
03 Charleroi	34	10	5	2	3	12	8	4
04 Westerlo	33	10	4	1	5	14	17	-3
05 Royal Antwerp	31	10	4	1	5	12	16	-4
06 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	23	10	1	3	6	9	17	-8

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zulte-Waregem	48	6	5	1	0	15	6	9
02 Cercle Brugge	41	6	3	1	2	14	11	3
03 LaLouviere	34	6	1	0	5	5	13	-8
04 FCV Dender EH	25	6	2	0	4	7	11	-4

Head To Head

26/07/2025 12:15

Zulte-Waregem

1 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

17/04/2025 05:00

Zulte-Waregem

0 - 6

Mechelen

INT CF

28/02/2023 15:45

Mechelen

1 - 0

Zulte-Waregem

BEL Cup

02/02/2023 15:45

Zulte-Waregem

1 - 2

Mechelen

BEL Cup

08/01/2023 11:00

Zulte-Waregem

2 - 0

Mechelen

BEL D1

05/11/2022 11:00

Mechelen

2 - 2

Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

Zulte-Waregem

33%

Draw

33%

Mechelen

33%

Mechelen Last 6 matches

13/02/2026 15:45

Mechelen 2 - 3 Racing Genk

BEL D1

08/02/2026 14:15

Mechelen 2 - 0 Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

01/02/2026 14:15

Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2 - 2 Mechelen

BEL D1

25/01/2026 14:15

Mechelen 1 - 1 Westerlo

BEL D1

17/01/2026 15:45

Saint Gilloise 1 - 0 Mechelen

BEL D1

10/01/2026 06:30

Servette 1 - 2 Mechelen

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Zulte-Waregem

18/02/2026 09:00

Zulte-Waregem 4 - 3 RAEC Mons

INT CF

15/02/2026 14:30

Sint-Truidense 3 - 2 Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

07/02/2026 11:00

Zulte-Waregem 1 - 0 FCV Dender EH

BEL D1

31/01/2026 13:15

Zulte-Waregem 0 - 1 Westerlo

BEL D1

24/01/2026 13:15

Club Brugge 4 - 3 Zulte-Waregem

BEL D1

17/01/2026 11:00

Zulte-Waregem 2 - 1 Racing Genk

BEL D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Mechelen

Zulte-Waregem

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

22 (55%)18 (45%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

16 (44%)20 (56%)

Mechelen

Recent matches

Zulte-Waregem

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

/Yes

(63%)25 15(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Mechelen

Zulte-Waregem

Shots

Mechelen

Total shots

10.18 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 2.61

Zulte-Waregem

Total shots

12.67 avg / game

Blocked

152 total

Avg. 4.34

Mechelen Pass Zulte-Waregem

Total passes

16322

Avg. 408 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

14714

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Mechelen

Played games

Zulte-Waregem

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.22

4.48

179

Corners

170

4.72

22.28

891

Throw-ins

741

20.58

1.35

Offsides

1.36

4.00

160

GK saves

111

3.08

Mechelen

DISCIPLINARY

Zulte-Waregem

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.10

1.39

0.03

0.08

10.35

414

Fouls

386

10.72

10.73

429

Tackles

358

9.94

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How We Build the Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem on 28 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Belgian Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Mechelen vs Zulte-Waregem Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Mechelen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Zulte-Waregem's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Belgian Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Belgian Pro League standings and the Belgian Pro League form table to understand exactly where Mechelen and Zulte-Waregem sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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