Match analysis
BelgiumFirst Amateur Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this First Amateur Division fixture.
Merelbeke got the job done on Friday 28 August, winning 3-2 away at Hoogstraten (First Amateur Division). Merelbeke led 2-0 at the break and saw it out.
The goals for Hoogstraten came from D. Kujipers (77') and R. Verheyen (82'). N. Binst (20', 53') and A. Van den Eynde (33') got on the scoresheet for Merelbeke.
| HoogstratenHome | Rating | MerelbekeAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,553 | Overall | 1,455 |
| 1,561 | Match venue | 1,412 |
| 1,561 | At home | 1,513 |
| 1,489 | Away | 1,412 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,528 | Attack | 1,460 |
| 1,527 | Defence | 1,489 |
| 1,533 | Home attack | 1,489 |
| 1,488 | Away attack | 1,434 |
| 1,549 | Home defence | 1,528 |
| 1,491 | Away defence | 1,459 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,653 | Goal environment | 1,578 |
| 1,562 | Home goals | 1,530 |
| 1,592 | Away goals | 1,548 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,519 | Close games | 1,468 |
| 1,565 | Winning margin | 1,463 |
Match venue compares Hoogstraten at home with Merelbeke away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In five meetings since September 2024, Hoogstraten have won four and Merelbeke have taken one. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Hoogstraten vs Merelbeke prediction page.