SV Zulte-Waregem vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Zulte-Waregem vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Regenboogstadion.
- SV Zulte-Waregem 30 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 30 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
- Referee
- Referee Nathan Verboomen
- Referee Mathias Hillaert
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Dec | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Dec | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | KV Oostende | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–5 | L |
| 15 Dec | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| SV Zulte-Waregem | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #10 |
| 32 | Points | 35 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 8 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 13 |
| 38 | Scored | 31 |
| 47 | Conceded | 32 |
| -9 | GD | -1 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 27% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
SV Zulte-Waregem are 13th (32 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 10th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Regenboogstadion!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. SV Zulte-Waregem must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matheus is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SV Zulte-Waregem.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' The travelling Royal Antwerp FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Didier Lamkel Ze.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Didier Lamkel Ze argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 37' SV Zulte-Waregem currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' A stunning finish from Dieumerci Mbokani — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' Jonathan Bolingi is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 49' Goal! Lior Refaelov scores his 52 goal in 303 matches.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. SV Zulte-Waregem in their trying to find a way past Royal Antwerp FC's compact .
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SV Zulte-Waregem and Royal Antwerp FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' The SV Zulte-Waregem manager makes a substitution. Nill De Pauw departs to be replaced by Mikael Soisalo.
- 66' 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.
- 71' The SV Zulte-Waregem bench stirs into life. Sandy Walsh is withdrawn and Mamadou Sylla gets his opportunity.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sambou Yatabare on 75 minutes.
- 80' SV Zulte-Waregem are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Royal Antwerp FC backline.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. SV Zulte-Waregem and Royal Antwerp FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Magnificent from Theo Bongonda! That is 62 goals in 194 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' It is a substitution in Royal Antwerp FC team. Dieumerci Mbokani is replaced by William Acheampong on 90 minute.
- With this win, Royal Antwerp FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 26
- 21
- 22
- 1
- 3
- 2
-
14
Sandy Walsh ↓ Mamadou Sylla 71'
-
11
Nill De Pauw ↓ Mikael Soisalo 61'
- 10
- 62
Bench
- –
-
20
Henrik Bjordal ↑ 63'
-
19
Mamadou Sylla ↑ 71'
- 7
- 12
- 25
- 23
-
17
Mikael Soisalo ↑ 61'
Coach
Francky Dury
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 11
- 1
- 2
- 15
- 37
- 60
- 30
- 9
- 70
- 6
Bench
- 4
- 39
- 21
-
10
Geoffry Hairemans ↑ 90'
- 29
-
19
William Acheampong ↑ 90'
- 14
- –
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toby Alderweireld | 5 |
| Zinho Gano | 2 |
| Dereck Kutesa | 2 |
| William Acheampong | 2 |
| Davy De Fauw | 2 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | 2 |
| Lior Refaelov | 2 |
| Gianni Bruno | 2 |
Head to Head
SV Zulte-Waregem Form
2019-01-19
SV Zulte-Waregem
1–2
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2018-12-26
KV Kortrijk
4–2
SV Zulte-Waregem
L
2018-12-23
SV Zulte-Waregem
3–1
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
W
2018-12-16
Royal Standard de Liege
4–1
SV Zulte-Waregem
L
2018-12-08
Royal Excel Mouscron
0–0
SV Zulte-Waregem
D
2018-12-01
SV Zulte-Waregem
1–1
KV Oostende
D
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2019-01-19
SV Zulte-Waregem
1–2
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2018-12-26
Royal Antwerp FC
2–1
Royal Excel Mouscron
W
2018-12-23
Club Brugge KV
5–1
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2018-12-15
Royal Antwerp FC
0–2
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
L
2018-12-09
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–3
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2018-12-01
Royal Antwerp FC
1–3
K. Sint-Truidense VV
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
SV Zulte-Waregem or Royal Antwerp FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royal Antwerp FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw
56%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
70%
SV Zulte-Waregem or Royal Antwerp FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
4.8%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — SV Zulte-Waregem
| Handicap | SV Zulte-Waregem covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.