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Westerlo

BelgiumBelgiumFounded 1933
Issame Charai
Issame CharaiManager
Het Kuipje
Home Venue
Het Kuipje
8,182 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Westerlo - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Westerlo's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Westerlo is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 10th position with 24 points from 20 matches. The team represents Belgium in this competition.

The team's record of 6 wins from 20 matches represents a 30.0% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 28 goals scored and 30 goals conceded, the team achieved a -2 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.40 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Westerlo's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 20 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+142.9%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.70Home
0.70Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Westerlo's home advantage is 1.00 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 1.70 points at home compared to 0.70 points away.

Westerlo has accumulated 17 points at home from 10 matches (5W 2D 3L) and 7 points away from 10 matches (1W 4D 5L). This demonstrates a significant home advantage, highlighting their reliance on home support and familiar surroundings. The team's ability to consistently perform at home suggests they thrive in their own stadium environment.

The team's strong home form, with 1.70 points per game at home, indicates that Westerlo leverages their home advantage effectively. This consistent performance in front of their supporters is a key strength that contributes significantly to their overall season performance.

Average Goals per Match

2.90

Across 20 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.40

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
4 matches (20.0%)
2-3 goals
10 matches (50.0%)
4-5 goals
4 matches (20.0%)
6+ goals
2 matches (10.0%)

Summary

Across 20 completed matches for Westerlo, the team's matches average 2.90 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 10 matches (50.0% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 20.0% of matches (4 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 6 times (30.0% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.40 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

190.95 per match

Red Cards

00.00 per match

Total Cards

190.95 per match

Total Fouls

1517.55 per match

Cards per Foul

0.126Moderate frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Westerlo has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 19 total cards issued across 20 matches, with 19 yellow cards and 0 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.95 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 100.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.95 yellow cards per match. The team recorded 151 total fouls, averaging 7.55 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Westerlo reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.40

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.50

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.20

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Westerlo converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.40 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.50 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Westerlo leads in points efficiency with 1.20 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Westerlo's goal difference of -2 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Incoming
6
Outgoing
6
Spent
€0
Recouped
€14,000,000

Westerlo shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €0 and recouped €14,000,000, for a net of €14,000,000. Incoming moves: 6, outgoing moves: 6.

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TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Westerlo
66€0€14,000,000+€14,000,000
Union Saint-Gilloise
56€5,450,000€30,800,000+€25,350,000
Club Brugge
13€8,500,000€37,800,000+€29,300,000
Sint-Truiden
26€0€4,550,000+€4,550,000
Anderlecht
44€0€16,600,000+€16,600,000
Mechelen
76€2,025,000€3,800,000+€1,775,000
Antwerp
53€250,000€42,200,000+€41,950,000
Standard Liège
43€1,800,000€0-€1,800,000
Gent
66€4,800,000€4,400,000-€400,000
Genk
24€6,800,000€28,200,000+€21,400,000
Sporting Charleroi
611€1,900,000€8,855,000+€6,955,000
Zulte-Waregem
63€1,750,000€0-€1,750,000
La Louvière
45€0€0€0
OH Leuven
43€300,000€0-€300,000
Cercle Brugge
22€150,000€2,100,000+€1,950,000
Dender
78€200,000€2,500,000+€2,300,000
Westerlo
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€14,000,000
Net+€14,000,000
Union Saint-Gilloise
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€36,250,000
Net+€25,350,000
Club Brugge
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,300,000
Net+€29,300,000
Sint-Truiden
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,550,000
Net+€4,550,000
Anderlecht
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€16,600,000
Net+€16,600,000
Mechelen
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€5,825,000
Net+€1,775,000
Antwerp
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€42,450,000
Net+€41,950,000
Standard Liège
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,800,000
Net-€1,800,000
Gent
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,200,000
Net-€400,000
Genk
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€35,000,000
Net+€21,400,000
Sporting Charleroi
Activity (in/out)17
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€10,755,000
Net+€6,955,000
Zulte-Waregem
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,750,000
Net-€1,750,000
La Louvière
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
OH Leuven
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€300,000
Net-€300,000
Cercle Brugge
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,250,000
Net+€1,950,000
Dender
Activity (in/out)15
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,700,000
Net+€2,300,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Ardon Jashari
Ardon JashariClub BruggeAC Milan
€36,000,000
Tolu Arokodare
Tolu ArokodareGenkWolverhampton Wanderers
€26,000,000
Franjo Ivanović
Franjo IvanovićUnion Saint-GilloiseBenfica
€22,800,000
Senne Lammens
Senne LammensAntwerpManchester United
€21,000,000
Mahamadou Doumbia
Mahamadou DoumbiaAntwerpAl Ittihad
€16,000,000
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper DolbergAnderlechtAjax
€10,000,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Club Brugge (€8,500,000 outlay), while Antwerp leads receipts at €42,200,000. Net leaders are topped by Antwerp (+€41,950,000), with the largest deficit at Standard Liège (-€1,800,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Ardon Jashari for €36,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Ignacio Ferri Julià leads Westerlo's scoring charts with 5 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Issai Sakamoto has provided the most assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Westerlo, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Westerlo's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Westerlo's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Westerlo's top scorer Ignacio Ferri Julià ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 5 goals, contributing valuable goals to Westerlo's attack.

For assists, Westerlo's top playmaker Issai Sakamoto ranks 10th in the competition with 4 assists, demonstrating solid playmaking quality.

In player ratings, Westerlo's highest-rated player Dogucan Haspolat ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.3 rating, contributing consistently to Westerlo's performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Westerlo's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A position battle sees Westerlo (10th, 24 pts) visit Zulte-Waregem (12th, 23 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Westerlo's season objectives.

A position battle sees Westerlo (10th, 24 pts) host Sporting Charleroi (11th, 24 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 0 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Westerlo's season objectives.

A position battle sees Westerlo (10th, 24 pts) visit Standard Liège (7th, 27 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 3 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Westerlo's season objectives.

What is Westerlo's current position?

Westerlo is currently in position #10 with 24 points from 20 matches.

Who is Westerlo's top scorer?

Ignacio Ferri Julià leads Westerlo with 5 goals this season.

How has Westerlo performed at home vs away?

Westerlo has earned 17 points at home and 7 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Westerlo's goal difference?

Westerlo has a goal difference of -2, having scored 28 goals and conceded 30 goals.

How many clean sheets has Westerlo kept?

Westerlo has kept 6 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.30 clean sheets per game.

What is Westerlo's win rate?

Westerlo has a win rate of 30%, with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.

Westerlo is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #10 with 24 points from 20 matches, achieving a record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. The team averages 1.40 goals per game with a 30.0% win rate.

Westerlo has a goal difference of -2, having scored 28 goals and conceded 30 goals.Ignacio Ferri Julià tops the scoring charts with 5 goals. Issai Sakamoto leads in assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Westerlo has earned 17 home pointscompared to 7 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 1.0% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 50% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Club Brugge vs Westerlo, ending 5-5 with 10 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Westerlo defeated Anderlecht 4-0 with a 4-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Westerlo's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Westerlo's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Belgium, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.