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Expected score: Tienen 2-1 Merelbeke
On October 4, 2026, Tienen will host Merelbeke in a match within the First Amateur Division — VV - 6 in Belgium. Given both teams' current standings and recent performances, this fixture is crucial as they look to gather important points early in the season.
Team form
Tienen
Tienen's recent form shows a mixed bag of results. They triumphed over Cercle Brugge II with a 3-1 victory, followed by a draw against Roeselare Daisel. Prior to that, they dominated Harelbeke with a 4-0 win but faced unfortunate defeats against Oud-Heverlee Leuven II and Dessel Sport. Overall, Tienen averages 2.4 goals per game while conceding 1.6, indicating a relatively aggressive attacking style but with vulnerability in defense.
Merelbeke
Merelbeke has also exhibited inconsistent results in their last five matches. Their latest performance ended in a draw against Dessel Sport after a loss to AS Eupen. However, they did secure a solid 3-0 victory over Harelbeke, showcasing their attacking potential. Merelbeke has been more defensively structured, managing to average 1.4 goals per game while conceding only 0.8.
Head-to-head
In previous encounters, Tienen has had a slight edge over Merelbeke. In their last four head-to-head meetings, Tienen has notched two victories, with one draw and one defeat. Notably, Tienen defeated Merelbeke 2-0 in their most recent fixture on March 8, with another win in October 2024, again by a 2-0 scoreline. Merelbeke's victory came during a closer contest in October 2025, finishing 2-1.
Key factors
The key to success for Tienen will be maximizing their attacking efficiency while shoring up their defenses against Merelbeke's structured gameplay. Merelbeke's defensive resilience has been pivotal in keeping matches low-scoring, allowing them to concentrate on quick transitions in attack. With Tienen's recent uptick in offensive output, the home side might try to unravel Merelbeke's backline early to assert their dominance.
Prediction
Considering Tienen's overall stronger attacking record averaging two goals per match and solid performances in previous meetings against Merelbeke, they enter this match with a clear advantage. Analysis of recent form shows Tienen seems to be gradually improving, accompanied by their ability to control games at home. Nonetheless, while Merelbeke has shown a stout defense, the goalscoring potential of Tienen provides them a favorable position.
Ultimately, this creates a scenario suggesting Tienen is likely to secure the win in this matchup, banking on their home advantage and recent goal-scoring form.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
| 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
| 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | |
| 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
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