| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21:9 | +12 | 20 | |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16:9 | +7 | 19 | |
| 3 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | +3 | 19 | |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | +7 | 18 | |
| 5 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22:16 | +6 | 17 | |
| 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15:11 | +4 | 17 | |
| 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13:8 | +5 | 13 | |
| 8 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10:10 | 0 | 13 | |
| 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13:22 | -9 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8:12 | -4 | 9 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10:20 | -10 | 7 | |
| 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 10:31 | -21 | 1 |
Houtvenne vs Merelbeke prediction: the First Amateur Division match on October 24, 2026, at 16:00 local time sees Houtvenne as the clear favorite with a 55% win probability. Based on recent form and head-to-head record, the home side is expected to claim victory.
Houtvenne's last five results in all competitions: W, W, L, W, L. Their recent matches:
In the league, Houtvenne have won three of their last four, keeping two clean sheets at home. The only league defeat was a heavy 3-0 loss at Hoogstraten VV. Merelbeke's last five results: W, L, D, D, L. Their recent matches:
Merelbeke's league form shows one win, one loss, and two draws in the last four outings. Their away performances have been mixed: a convincing 3-0 win at Royal Knokke but a goalless draw at Tienen.
The two previous meetings both ended in home wins. Houtvenne won 3-1 at home on November 8, 2025, while Merelbeke won 2-1 at home on April 11, 2026. Home advantage has been decisive in this fixture.
The available league table data (top 12) does not include Houtvenne or Merelbeke, indicating both teams are in the lower half of the First Amateur Division. Without exact positions, it is clear neither side is challenging for the top spots.
Based on the analysis, Houtvenne has a 55% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Merelbeke has a 20% chance. Houtvenne's strong home form (two wins from two league home games), better recent league results, and the historical home win in this fixture give them the edge. Merelbeke's away form is not poor, but they have struggled for consistency, which lowers their probability of an upset.
Bookmakers' odds are not available in the provided data. Based on the stats, Houtvenne is the predicted winner. The home side should be able to secure the three points, though a draw is a reasonable possibility given Merelbeke's ability to grind out results on the road. For betting tips, a home win looks the safest option.