Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Merelbeke host Heist in the National Division 1 - VV. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Recent numbers: Merelbeke at 1.52 goals for, 1.48 against; Heist at 2.29 for, 1.18 against. Past meetings favor Merelbeke slightly — 2-0-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Feb 1, 2025, ending 1:2. The numbers (1.31 xG vs 1.25) point toward Heist. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Heist come out ahead of Merelbeke on wins alone.
- 41% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Merelbeke | Heist |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 12 | 15 |
| Draws | 4 | 6 |
| Losses | 13 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.52 | 2.29 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.48 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Merelbeke scored in 72% of their last 29 outings.
Heist let in goals in 68% of their last 28 matches.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Merelbeke has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Merelbeke
(Home)Heist
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houtvenne | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20:8 | 21 |
| 2 | Mandel United | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13:6 | 16 |
| 3 | Leuven B | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 16 |
| 4 | SK Roeselare | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12:4 | 15 |
| 5 | Merelbeke | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | 14 |
| 6 | Thes Sport | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15:11 | 13 |
| 7 | Heist | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 8 | Dessel | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:17 | 11 |
| 9 | Belisia Bilzen | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | 11 |
| 10 | Knokke | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 11 | Hoogstraten | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 19:15 | 10 |
| 12 | Tienen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 9 |
| 13 | Cercle Brugge 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:17 | 8 |
| 14 | K. Lyra-Lierse | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13:19 | 6 |
| 15 | KRC Harelbeke | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:23 | 4 |
| 16 | Zelzate | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7:19 | 3 |