Zulte Waregem vs Seraing United - Cup

The history between Zulte Waregem and Seraing United lends this Cup fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 17, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Chelsea could do with a morale-boosting win when they face AC Milan in Jakarta.

Both Zulte Waregem and Seraing United will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Cup. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Seraing United's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. That was the 3-2 loss to Manchester United in January of this year, which ended a 121-match run without letting in three goals.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Chelsea have been encouraged to consider a surprise move for Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, with former Red Devils midfielder Quinton Fortune believing the Cameroon international could suit their style of football.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. They are also interested in adding yet another midfielder and some competition for Benjamin Sesko up front.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With positions in the Cup table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.