Prediction Spouwen-Mopertingen vs Zulte-Waregem 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Belgian Cup on 29/10/2025

A classic cup mismatch with intrigue: home pride vs Pro League momentum

There is a tasty slice of cup drama coming to Mopertingen on 29/10/2025 as Spouwen-Mopertingen welcome Zulte-Waregem to Compex Blookstraat for a Round of 32 tie in the Belgian Cup. Small stadium, big atmosphere — the venue holds just 2,000, and that compact setting promises a lively night when the whistle blows at 19:30. On paper this reads like a clash between the underdog home side from the First Amateur Division and a Pro League outfit that has shown teeth in recent fixtures. That dynamic will shape how both teams approach the game, and it will be central to any betting angle.

Form lines and recent performances that matter

Spouwen-Mopertingen arrive off a morale-boosting 2-0 away win at Houtvenne on 25 October and have been a mixed bag in recent weeks — flashes of attacking promise offset by defensive lapses. Their recent run shows five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last ten outings; home numbers reveal four goals scored and only one conceded in the limited sample provided, and two clean sheets at Compex Blookstraat hint that the home crowd can give them defensive solidity. Zulte-Waregem, meanwhile, have been steady in the top flight with a run that includes a resounding 4-1 victory over Gent and a 1-1 draw at Cercle Brugge. The latter match highlighted Jeppe Erenbjerg as the best player on the night with an 8.03 rating, illustrating that Zulte have individuals capable of changing a tie.

Tactically, expect Zulte to control the ball more and probe for openings while Spouwen will lean on set-piece moments and transition to unsettle the visitors. Cup football at this stage often produces unexpected rhythms, and the smaller pitch and close crowd will amplify every tackle and turnover.

What to watch during the 90 minutes

Key moments will likely arrive from quick counters and set-plays. The hosts have recently been involved in high-scoring matches (3-2 wins and a 2-6 defeat earlier in the season) suggesting they do not shy away from open play, while Zulte’s 4-1 win signals real attacking potency when in form. Given the patterns on display, the game is poised to deliver chances at both ends and should not be a low-event stalemate.

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Betting suggestion: Goal market — Over 2.5 goals. Both teams have recent results that suggest openness and attacking intent: Spouwen’s recent 3-2 and 2-6 scorelines and Zulte-Waregem’s 4-1 win indicate an inclination to both score and concede. Expect an open Cup tie at Compex Blookstraat with chances at both ends; backing Over 2.5 goals offers value given the form evidence on either side.