Westerlo - Kortrijk predictions

Westerlo are firm favourites in this matchup, and backing them may offer surprising betting value. It’s a very safe bet, though we suppose an upset is not outside the realm of possibility. We wouldn’t count on Kortrijk winning, though.

The matchup this Sunday is rather one-sided, with Kortrijk seen as the clear underdogs. Most bookmakers online have priced their victory at 4.70, which is enough to doubt such an outcome will happen.

While Westerlo can’t exactly be happy with their 1:0 loss in the previous round, a narrow defeat after an undecided first half isn’t too bad. After all, they were considered hard underdogs and played as visitors against Sporting Charleroi .

Kortrijk are coming off from a narrow home loss in their previous match against Antwerp. The away team secured an early lead and carried it into a 1:2 triumph. Considering the 3.54 on Kortrijk winning, though, it’s hard to be surprised.

Kortrijk’s recent track record shows a very concerning amount of concessions – 6 of them in their previous 3 matches, to be exact. While it’s obvious their defence has a lot of problems, Over markets might be a good option for this match.

Josimar Alcócer, Thomas Van den Keybus, Bakary Haidara will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.80, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.