Gent’s Momentum Meets Zulte Waregem’s Home Resolve in Jupiler Pro League Clash

Zulte Waregem vs Gent - 10/10/2026

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Momentum is a powerful force in football, and few teams in Belgium’s top flight have harnessed it as effectively as Gent in the early weeks of this campaign. Next up, they travel to the Elindus Arena, where Zulte Waregem aim to rediscover their best home form and halt Gent’s charge. Both sides have much on the line as the league calendar gathers pace.

Recent History

The matchups at the Elindus Arena in recent years have reflected the competitive edge between Zulte Waregem and Gent. In the last six encounters here, Zulte Waregem have secured two wins, shared the spoils once, and walked away defeated three times. This slight edge for Gent on Zulte’s turf is mirrored by their broader head-to-head, where Gent have come out on top in 60% of the past 20 clashes between the sides.

Yet, Zulte Waregem have managed to keep things tight at home recently. Of their last five home fixtures facing Gent, two ended in Gent victories by two or more goals, highlighting Gent’s potential to turn the screw if they seize early momentum.

Recent Form

Zulte Waregem have been up and down in their last six matches, coming away with two wins, two draws, and two losses, averaging 1.33 goals scored while conceding 1 each outing. Across their previous three home league outings, however, they’ve picked up two wins — notching two goals per game and conceding less than one on average. However, the pattern in recent league matches shows inconsistency. Their 0-1 and 0-3 defeats to Charleroi and Anderlecht, respectively, contrast with a solid 2-0 victory away at KV Kortrijk and a dominant 4-0 home win over Waasland Beveren. In these matches, Zulte Waregem’s ball possession has hovered just over 40%, reflecting a preference for more compact and counterattacking play.

Gent come into this fixture riding an unbeaten streak stretching 14 matches in all competitions. In their last six outings, Gent have amassed five wins and a draw, averaging 2 goals scored and just 0.83 conceded per game. Their attack looks polished, and their play across all venues has been consistent, reflected in an 80% rate of remaining undefeated in the last 30 games. Gent also keep things tight at the back when traveling, posting clean sheets in 40% of their last 10 away matches.

Main Trends

Zulte Waregem have shown they can be a tough nut to crack at home, avoiding defeat in six of their last seven home games and producing a 58% win rate over their last 12 home fixtures. They maintain an average of 1.67 goals scored and concede just one per match on their patch in that run.

Gent’s form is even more striking. They have managed to remain undefeated in 92% of their last 12 league matches and have lost only twice across their last 30 outings. They tend to land a punch late in games, having a balanced attack with an average of 1.5 goals scored and just 0.58 conceded over their last 12 games in all competitions. Their ability to dig in and pull out a result, even when not at their best, is underlined by 12 draws in their previous 24 matches.

Probable Lineups

Zulte Waregem

Goalkeeper: Louis Bostyn

Defenders: Laurent Lemoine, Jakob Kiilerich, Franz Tangala, Yannick Cappelle

Midfielders: Enrique Lofolomo, Thomas Claes, Marley Aké

Attackers: Anosike Ementa, Tobias Hedl, Serxho Ujka

Gent

Goalkeeper: Davy Roef

Defenders: Mouhamed Ngom, Christian Burgess, Siebe Van der Heyden

Midfielders: Mathias Delorge, Tiago Araújo, Tibe De Vlieger, Matties Volckaert

Attackers: Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Momodou Sonko, José Mendieta

Overall Performance

Zulte Waregem’s overall stats in all competitions suggest a capable but sometimes brittle side. They’ve won 67% of their last 12 matches where they managed to find the net, and kept four clean sheets in their previous 10 at home. Meanwhile, Gent’s away record blends resilience and efficiency: 50% win rate in their last eight on the road and remaining undefeated in 80% of their past 10 away, often prevailing thanks to sturdy defending and clinical finishing.

Prediction

Gent enter as favorites, buoyed by recent momentum and a 48% likelihood of taking all three points. The most probable outcome is a 1-2 score, with the overall trend suggesting at least three goals in this contest. Zulte Waregem’s home resilience will be tested against a Gent side who have not lost in 14 and continue to find ways to dominate opponents, making victory for the visitors the likeliest scenario.

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