Ninove vs Merelbeke: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Sunday 26 April: Ninove v Merelbeke in the First Amateur Division, played at Stadion De Kloppers.
Current form
Ninove, last 3: LWL Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to Diegem Sport, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Merelbeke, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Roeselare Daisel, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ninove 1.5 xG, Merelbeke 1.7 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ninove 31%, draw 23%, Merelbeke 46%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ninove 1–1 Merelbeke. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ninove31%fair 3.21 · @3.00
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.50
Merelbeke46%fair 2.18 · @1.95
3.13Expected goals
1.48Ninove xG
1.66Merelbeke xG
68%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
2–27%
1–06%
From our goals model: Ninove 1.5 – 1.7 Merelbeke expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Ninove
Merelbeke
Attack vs First Amateur Division average
+1%
-6%
Goals conceded vs average
+3%
-14%
Our expected goals here
1.44
1.38
Our own ratings from every First Amateur Division result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Merelbeke to win✗
46%
2.18
1.95
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.36
Draw no bet
Merelbeke (draw no bet)✗
60%
1.68
–
Asian handicap
Ninove +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
First team to score
Merelbeke to score first✗
51%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.59
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Merelbeke / FT Merelbeke✗
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.33
–
Recent results
Ninove – last 3
LWL
29 Mar
@ Diegem Sport
0–5
L
15 Mar
@ Oud-Heverlee Leuven II
4–1
W
22 Feb
@ Cercle Brugge II
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Merelbeke – last 6
LWLLLW
19 Apr
vs Roeselare Daisel
1–3
L
6 Apr
@ Oud-Heverlee Leuven II
3–1
W
15 Mar
@ Hoogstraten
0–2
L
8 Mar
@ Tienen
0–2
L
20 Feb
@ Zelzate
1–2
L
15 Feb
vs Sporting Hasselt
4–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ninove and Merelbeke.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Ninove vs Merelbeke?
On our numbers Ninove have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Merelbeke 46%.
How many goals will there be in Ninove vs Merelbeke?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ninove vs Merelbeke?
Our predicted score is Ninove 1–1 Merelbeke, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Ninove vs Merelbeke?
Ninove vs Merelbeke (First Amateur Division) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion De Kloppers.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.