Zulte Waregem vs Dender Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 May 2026
Pro League Betting Preview: Zulte Waregem vs Dender
Zulte Waregem host Dender at Elindus Arena, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 9 May.
We’re going for a straight pick on Zulte Waregem when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Dender, with odds of -192 currently available.
Zulte Waregem won last time out by a 3-2 scoreline. On the road against Cercle Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadion, they made it four wins on the spin. Essevee had 53% of possession and seven shots on target, with Jeppe Erenbjerg, Marley Ake and Joseph Opoku scoring one goal apiece.
Dender won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Van Roy Stadium against La Louvière. Yannick Ferrera's men had two shots on goal and 51% possession, while Mohamed Berte and Bruny Nsimba were both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Zulte have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Dender. The most recent win was 2-1 on the road at Van Roy Stadium and this came after a 1-0 home win at Elindus Arena. Zulte have landed two victories from the past 3 H2H games, with a solitary draw also taking place.
| Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zulte Waregem |
35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 51 | 52 | -1 | 51:52 | 45 |
| 4 | Dender |
35 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 60 | -30 | 30:60 | 25 |
Zulte have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Steve Colpaert's side have averaged 51.0% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 4.3 corners.
Top goalscorers Jeppe Erenbjerg and Joseph Opoku have found the net 5 times, with Marley Ake scoring 3. Anosike Ementa is the top assists maker with 4.
Dender have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.0 goals from 10.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.2% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 15.2 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Noah Mbamba and David Hrncar on 2, with Mohamed Berte getting 1. Look no further than Marsoni Sambu for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Zulte Waregem predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Brent Gabriel (GK), Laurent Lemoine, Jakob Kiilerich, Benoit De Jaegere, Wilguens Paugain, Dirk Asare, Enrique Lofolomo, Marley Aké, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Anosike Ementa, Joseph Opoku.
Dender predicted lineup (3-4-3): Guillaume Dietsch (GK), Marsoni Sambu, Luc De Fougerolles, Bryan Goncalves, Luc Marijnissen, Nathan Rodes, Malcolm Viltard, Krzysztof Koton, Desmond Acquah, Mohamed Berte, Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Zulte Waregem vs Dender Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Zulte Waregem vs Dender betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.
Match Prediction
We’ll take Zulte Waregem at attractive betting odds of -192 considering that they could be dominant in this Pro League game. This match winner wager provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Pro League data is helpful.
Key Zulte Waregem vs Dender league stats:
According to the odds, there’s a 65.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 70-75%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Zulte to win 3-0. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Joseph Opoku (Zulte) has racked up five goals in his past five Pro League games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +260.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight Zulte Waregem home games, with the previous five Dender away matches averaging 11.00 corners. We endorse betting on the -139 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Zulte Waregem to win, Over 2.5 goals merged with over 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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Zulte Waregem vs Dender Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Zulte Waregem odds are -192 which leads to them being favourites in this Pro League clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 66% prospect of securing a victory. Dender are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +475.
If Zulte beat Dender by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -118. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -154 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Jeppe Erenbjerg is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +150.
Zulte Waregem have swerved defeat at Elindus Arena in the previous three matches. Essevee have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Dender have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Zulte beat Dender 1-0 when they last met at Elindus Arena.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zulte Waregem Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Dender Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.00 | 0.90 | 1.10 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 01/05 Cercle Brugge 2 Zulte Waregem3
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 26/04 Zulte Waregem 4 La Louvière0
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 19/04 La Louvière 0 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 12/04 Dender 1 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 04/04 Zulte Waregem 2 Cercle Brugge2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 03/05 Dender 2 La Louvière1
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 24/04 Cercle Brugge 2 Dender1
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 19/04 Dender 1 Cercle Brugge4
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 12/04 Dender 1 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 06/04 La Louvière 0 Dender1
Zulte Waregem League Stats
Dender League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Zulte Waregem this season are Jeppe Erenbjerg (10), Joseph Opoku (5), Marley Ake (5)
- Top Assistors for Zulte Waregem this season are Joseph Opoku (5), Anosike Ementa (4), Emran Soglo (3)
Zulte Waregem vs Dender Lineups & Team News
Always review the Zulte vs Dender team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Pro League as well as the latest injury reports.
Zulte Waregem Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Dender Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Zulte Waregem Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Dender Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Previous Zulte Waregem Lineups
Previous Dender Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Zulte Waregem Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steve Colpaert
Dender Player Stats & Squad
Pro League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union S-G | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50:17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59:36 | 63 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47:35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49:43 | 45 |
| 5 | Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39:37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43:39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liège | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27:35 | 40 |
| 9 | Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36:40 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31:32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38:42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32:43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38:47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39:47 | 31 |
| 15 | La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30:37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24:51 | 19 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 36 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 77:43 | 47 |
| 2 | Union S-G | 36 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 58:21 | 46 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 36 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 56:40 | 39 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 52:53 | 28 |
| 5 | Mechelen | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 44:51 | 27 |
| 6 | Gent | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 51:50 | 26 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genk | 36 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 52:53 | 30 |
| 2 | Standard Liège | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 40:42 | 30 |
| 3 | Westerlo | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 48:50 | 30 |
| 4 | Royal Antwerp | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 41:44 | 27 |
| 5 | Charleroi | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 46:48 | 27 |
| 6 | OH Leuven | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 36:55 | 19 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zulte Waregem | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 51:52 | 45 |
| 2 | Cercle Brugge | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 52:54 | 41 |
| 3 | La Louvière | 35 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 31:49 | 31 |
| 4 | Dender | 35 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30:60 | 25 |
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