Match Summary
Gent defeated Zulte Waregem 3:0. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2016. Goals were scored by K. Coulibaly 48′, M. Simon 78′, H. Van der Bruggen 82′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Gent had 51% possession while Zulte Waregem held 49%. Gent had 17 shots (8 on target) compared to 6 (1 on target) for Zulte Waregem. Gent made 3 substitutions, Zulte Waregem made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Gent and Zulte Waregem — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Simon
assist: H. Van der Bruggen
assist: K. Saief
Match Statistics
Gent had 51% possession against Zulte Waregem's 49%. Gent registered 17 shots (8 on target) while Zulte Waregem managed 6 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 16–13.
Lineups
Gent lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under H. Vanhaezebrouck, while Zulte Waregem deployed a 4-2-3-1 under F. Dury.
Defensive Solidity
Gent deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Zulte Waregem's 2-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Gent field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Zulte Waregem's 7 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Gent start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Zulte Waregem averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Gent have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Zulte Waregem show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Gent and Zulte Waregem have met 2 times — Gent won 1, Zulte Waregem won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (3 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026