KV Oostende vs KVC Westerlo, 2026 PLAYOFFS II
Overview
Match Preview
KV Oostende vs KVC Westerlo — Jupiler League .
- KV Oostende 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KVC Westerlo 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ken Vermeiren
- Referee Kevin Van Damme
- Referee Florian Lemaire
- Referee Tom Vanpoucke
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | KAA Gent | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Club Brugge KV | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Royal Standard de Liège | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | KVC Westerlo | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | SK Beveren | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Lommel SK | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | UR La Louvière Centre | 7 | 4 |
| 15 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | KV Mechelen | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | KVC Westerlo | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 May | KAS Eupen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | KVC Westerlo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Beerschot VA | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | KV Oostende | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 May | Beerschot VA | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | KAS Eupen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | KV Oostende | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Apr | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
KVC Westerlo this season
KVC Westerlo this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
KVC Westerlo
0-15
6/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
KVC Westerlo
| Norman Bassette | 4 G |
| Shunsuke Saito | 3 G |
| Matte Smets | 1 G |
| Dylan Ourega | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . KV Oostende are looking to make home advantage count against KVC Westerlo.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 8' What a moment for Ambroise Gboho! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' KVC Westerlo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 18' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. KV Oostende must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Fashion Sakala has so much to prove this time. He replaces Indy Boonen on 25 minute.
- 26' The whistle greets Indy Boonen as he departs to be replaced by Fashion Sakala.
- 31' KV Oostende are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined KVC Westerlo backline.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Wouter Corstjens.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' A quiet spell here at . KVC Westerlo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' Robbie D'Haese makes way for Michiel Jonckheere at the 44 minute mark. A tactical switch from KV Oostende.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stephen Buyl, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' KV Oostende are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against KVC Westerlo's shape.
- 62' What a moment for Ambroise Gboho! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' It looks surprising KV Oostende does not make any changes. Wout Faes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 70' KVC Westerlo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sava Petrov is hanging Ambroise Gboho on the field on 70 minute.
- 71' A stunning finish from Sava Petrov — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 84' The KVC Westerlo bench stirs into life. Guillaume De Schryver is withdrawn and Stephen Buyl gets his opportunity.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Another substitution for KVC Westerlo to replace Gilles Dewaele by Yentl Van Genechten on 90 minute.
- KVC Westerlo celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
KV Oostende Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 17
- 26
- 29
- 8
- 5
- 1
-
11
Indy Boonen ↓ Fashion Sakala 25'
- 18
- 19
Bench
- 15
- 28
- 6
- 22
- 14
-
20
Michiel Jonckheere ↑ 44'
- 10
-
7
Fashion Sakala ↑ 25'
KVC Westerlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 75
- 30
- 4
- 3
- 18
- 2
- 8
- 7
- 22
-
10
Ambroise Gboho ↓ Sava Petrov 70'
Bench
- 1
- 32
-
21
Yentl Van Genechten ↑ 90'
-
14
Stephen Buyl ↑ 84'
- 20
- 11
-
9
Sava Petrov ↑ 70'
Coach
Bob Peeters
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ambroise Gboho | 2 |
| Lyle Foster | 2 |
| Nene Dorgeles | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 1 |
| Kyan Vaesen | 1 |
| Lucas van Eenoo | 1 |
| Sava Petrov | 1 |
| Nacer Chadli | 1 |
KV Oostende Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07
KV Oostende xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
KVC Westerlo xG
I would bet for:
KVC Westerlo or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: KVC Westerlo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
KV Oostende or Draw
58%
Draw or KVC Westerlo
72%
KV Oostende or KVC Westerlo
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: KVC Westerlo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
10.5%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — KV Oostende
| Handicap | KV Oostende covers | Push | KVC Westerlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
KV Oostende keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
KVC Westerlo keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

