Joseph Opoku gave Zulte Waregem the lead after three minutes in Roeselare. Only in the second half did the visitors secure the victory, thanks to goals from goalgetter Jelle Vossen and Machado.
With this victory, Zulte Waregem consolidates its leading position in the Challenger Pro League (37 points). For the time being, it has five points more than La Louvière, which will face number three RWDM on Saturday.