Prediction Standard Liège vs Zulte-Waregem 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Pro League on 21/11/2025

Match preview — Stade Maurice Dufrasne set for a livelier night

Standard Liège welcome Zulte-Waregem to Sclessin on 21 November in what promises to be an entertaining Pro League clash. The home side arrive with mixed form and offensive shortcomings on the season: five wins but seven defeats, 13 goals scored and 19 conceded across 14 matches. Zulte-Waregem, sitting a little higher in the table with 19 points, bring a more convincing attacking return — 21 goals this term — and a forward-looking shot profile that suggests they will not be shy about testing Standard’s rearguard.

The stadium atmosphere should be intense at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, capacity just under 28,000, and Lawrence Visser will be the man in the middle. Historically these two have produced goals — their last recorded head-to-head finished 2-2 — and recent league displays underline both teams’ willingness to commit players forward and open the game up. Standard have scored more at home (9) than away (4), but they have also conceded heavily at home (9), a fragile balance that invites Zulte-Waregem pressure.

Tactical outline and momentum

Statistically Zulte-Waregem edge this tie in danger and volume: more total shots (171 vs 130), more shots on target (62 vs 46) and a higher average of dangerous attacks. Their away numbers still show goals conceded, however, and that defensive vulnerability aligns with Standard’s home tendency to see both teams on the scoresheet. Standard’s recent run contains bright results mixed with occasional heavy defeats, signaling inconsistency rather than a sustained defensive solidity.

Both sides have produced matches with goals and drama: Standard’s last five home fixtures show a high percentage of both teams scoring, while Zulte-Waregem’s matches frequently stretch into open, attacking contests. The clash of styles — Standard’s need to find attacking rhythm at Sclessin and Zulte-Waregem’s direct attacking approach — points toward a match that will reward bettors who focus on goal markets.

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Conclusion and tipping angle: bookmakers give Standard the home edge at 2.20, but the deeper picture favors an open game. With head-to-head evidence of goals, Zulte-Waregem’s attacking metrics, and Standard’s home concessions, the most attractive market here is goals rather than a straight 1X2 speculative pick.

Betting suggestion: Both Teams to Score — Yes. The numbers and recent meetings point strongly to both sides finding the net.