KV Kortrijk (home)
- KV Kortrijk are already under real pressure in the Pro League 2026/2027, sitting 18th with 0 points after 3 matches.
- Michiel Jonckheere took over as head coach on 1st July 2026 and the early signs have been that he is setting his side up in a compact back three or back five.
- Kortrijk come into Sunday's game on the back of a 3-game losing streak, following home defeats to Antwerp (3-2) and Charleroi (4-2).
Zulte-Waregem (away)
- Zulte-Waregem can be favourites at 2.3 to win this derby, while Kortrijk are underdogs at 2.88.
- Essevee are unbeaten after 5 competitive games (W3, D2) and travel to Guldensporenstadion in 4th place in the Pro League 2026/2027 with 8 points from their first 4 games.
- They drew their opening 2 games away at Union St.-Gilloise and Westerlo, but thrashed SK Beveren 4-0 in their last home game.
- Michael Beale has been in charge at Zulte-Waregem since 1st July 2026 and has kept the side well organised, allowing them to absorb pressure and hit on the counter.
- Zulte-Waregem have conceded just 2 goals away from home so far in the Pro League 2026/2027, whilst Kortrijk have conceded 6 in 2 home games.
Key Players
- Shandre Campbell leads the scoring in the Pro League 2026/2027 with 1 goal in 3 matches for the hosts, while Thierry Ambrose has also contributed an assist so far to the cause.
- Anosike Ementa is Essevee's creative hub with 3 assists in 4 games in the Pro League 2026/2027, while Istvan Atrok leads their scoring charts with 2 goals in 4 games.
Head-to-Head
Zulte-Waregem and Kortrijk drew 3-3 at Zulte-Waregem's ground in First Division A 2022/2023, a reminder that this derby can turn into a cagey shootout.
Betting Insights
Both teams to score - Yes at 1.6 looks about right based on the numbers, but Under 2.5 goals at 2.0 has some value if Zulte-Waregem can control the pace of the game as they did against Westerlo and Union St.-Gilloise.
Prediction
The visitors look the more likely winners on current form, league standing and away record, but derby games can be a bit of a lottery.