On 09.05.2026, the Belgium Pro League showcases a compelling game as Zulte Waregem, known for their strategic play, goes head-to-head with Dender. This match offers a chance to witness the tactical prowess of Zulte Waregem against the spirited defense of Dender. Delve into our extensive analysis for insights on player matchups, team form, and betting tips that favor Zulte Waregem as the likely victor.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | |||||||
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50/17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59/36 | 63 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47/35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49/43 | 45 |
| 5 | KV 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 Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27/35 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/40 | 39 |
| 10 | 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 | RAAL La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30/37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24/51 | 19 |
| Pro League , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Zulte Waregem | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 51/52 | 45 |
| 2 | Cercle Brugge | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 52/54 | 41 |
| 3 | RAAL La Louvière | 35 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 31/49 | 31 |
| 4 | Dender | 35 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30/60 | 25 |
Key Player Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Dender
Zulte Waregem vs Dender Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Zulte Waregem | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Dender | 07.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Zulte Waregem | 07.11.2025 | 2-2 |
| Cup | Zulte Waregem | Dender | 29.10.2024 | 2-1 |
| Challenger Pro League | Dender | Zulte Waregem | 13.04.2024 | 1-4 |
| Challenger Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Dender | 01.09.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Sion | Zulte Waregem | 09.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Zulte Waregem | 01.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | RAAL La Louvière | 26.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Zulte Waregem | 19.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Zulte Waregem | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Cercle Brugge | 04.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Charleroi | 22.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Zulte Waregem | 13.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Standard Liege | 08.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Zulte Waregem | 28.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | RAAL La Louvière | 03.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Dender | 24.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Cercle Brugge | 19.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Zulte Waregem | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Dender | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Gent | 22.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Union St. Gilloise | Dender | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Charleroi | 07.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Dender | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | St. Truiden | 21.02.2026 | 1-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Zulte Waregem VS Dender
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Zulte Waregem vs Dender
Bookies' predictions
Zulte Waregem
Betting Intelligence: Zulte Waregem vs Dender
There's something genuinely special brewing in Belgium's Pro League, and this weekend's clash between Zulte Waregem and Dender could be one of the most telling fixtures of the entire season.
Zulte Waregem sit top of the table with 45 points from 35 games. That's a remarkable achievement for a club many wrote off before the campaign began. I'll be honest — I didn't see this coming, and neither did most people.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Zulte's numbers tell a fascinating story. They've scored 51 goals but conceded 52. A title-leading side with a negative goal difference. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a dominant, well-drilled outfit — they win scrappy, they win narrow, and they win often. That's actually a betting goldmine if you know where to look.
Their top scorer J. Erenbjerg has 13 goals in 34 appearances, with Joseph Okopu adding 10 goals and 6 assists as the real engine of this team. Okopu is the man to watch. He creates and finishes. If Dender can't shut him down early, this could get ugly fast.
Dender, sitting fourth with just 22 points, arrive in genuinely rough shape. They've shipped 59 goals this season. That's a staggering number. Their last two results — a 4-1 hammering by Cercle Brugge and a 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture against Zulte — paint a clear picture of a side fighting for survival rather than ambition.
The head-to-head record reinforces this. Zulte have won three of the last four meetings between these sides, including both league encounters this season. That consistency is significant.
Here's the surprising insight casual fans will miss completely. Dender's disciplinary record is alarming — Viltard on 7 yellows, Tosevski already red-carded, De Fougerolles the same. Under pressure at a noisy home ground, expect Dender to pick up bookings early. The cards market could offer real value here.
My prediction? Zulte Waregem win 2-0, with Okopu grabbing at least one. At odds of 1.61, the home win is fair value given the context. For bolder punters, back Zulte to win and both teams NOT to score — Dender have gone blank in several recent outings and look toothless going forward.
This is Zulte's moment. Their title charge deserves a statement performance. Saturday night, they deliver one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Gabriël | Belgium | 27 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| J. Vossen | Belgium | 37 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| S. Ujka | Albania | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Lemoine | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 186 | 75 |
| A. Barkarson | Iceland | 25 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| B. Nyssen | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| S. Gavriel | Cyprus | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Tanghe | Belgium | 27 | Defender | 194 | 84 |
| E. van der Gouw | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 76 |
| S. Van Damme | Belgium | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 78 |
| W. Paugain | France | 24 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| J. Erenbjerg | Denmark | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | n/a |
| T. Nnadi | Nigeria | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Claes | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | 69 |
| A. Traoré | Côte d'Ivoire | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Dobbels | Belgium | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| I. Diabaté | Côte d'Ivoire | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Simons | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Y. Cappelle | Belgium | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Joseph Okopu | Ghana | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darryl Nkulikiyimana | Rwanda | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Verrips | Netherlands | 29 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 85 |
| L. Marijnissen | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 182 | 79 |
| K. Cools | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| J. Pupe | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 189 | 76 |
| M. Viltard | France | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| D. Hrnčár | Slovakia | 28 | Midfielder | 186 | 79 |
| N. Mbamba | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 187 | 75 |
| N. Rôdes | Belgium | 28 | Midfielder | 191 | 75 |
| F. Ferraro | Belgium | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| A. Scheidler | France | 27 | Attacker | 192 | 90 |
| R. Květ | Czechia | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 84 |
| K. Koton | Poland | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| B. Fredrick | Nigeria | 20 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| B. Nsimba | Belgium | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 63 |
| G. Dietsch | France | 25 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 74 |
| B. Goncalves | France | 29 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| N. Moutha-Sebtaoui | Belgium | 20 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| D. Acquah | Belgium | 23 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| J. Attah Kadiri | Nigeria | 26 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
Zulte Waregem vs Dender match odds
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