Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht prediction, odds & betting tips 05/05/2024

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Union Saint Gilloise - Anderlecht

Belgium First Division A - Stade Joseph Marien

All eyes will be on the Joseph Marien Stadium as Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht go head-to-head on Sunday. View our free Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht predictions below.

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht predictions: Goals expected to flow

Key stats

• Four of both teams' last five respective matches featured goals at both ends.
• At least three goals were scored in five of the last six skirmishes between these outfits.
• Anderlecht lost their last five trips to this stadium.
• Union Saint-Gilloise are coming off back-to-back victories.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the hosts

• Union Saint-Gilloise: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
• Draw: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• Anderlecht: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Although Anderlecht are currently at the top of the table, they've struggled to win on the road since the start of the Championship Round. Brian Riemer's troops have no wins in three away matches so far, with a draw and two losses.

Bearing that in mind, Union Saint-Gilloise are the expected winners at 8/11 (1.73). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.9% probability of winning.

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Given that five of the last six meetings between these teams went north of the 2.5 goal marker, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.

Last five H2Hs: Can Anderlecht get their first away win in six years?

It's worth mentioning that Anderlecht don't particularly have a great track record against Union St Gilloise. They suffered nine losses in the last 12 clashes between these teams, with a draw and two wins. Interestingly, Anderlecht lost their last five trips to the Joseph Marien Stadium.

Belgium First Division A 14/04/24

Anderlecht

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Union Saint Gilloise

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Belgium First Division A 28/01/24

Anderlecht

2

Union Saint Gilloise

2

Belgium Cup 25/01/24

Union Saint Gilloise

2

Anderlecht

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Belgium Cup 17/01/24

Union Saint Gilloise

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Anderlecht

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Union Saint Gilloise

2

Anderlecht

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Team news and form guide

Union Saint-Gilloise: Eyeing their third consecutive victory

Fedde Leyson is the only player ruled out for the hosts, as he recovers from a shoulder injury.

Predicted lineup: Moris (GK), Mac Allister, Burgess, Machida, Sadiki, Lapoussin, Vanhoutte, Puertas, Teklab, Amoura & Nilsson.

Belgium First Division A 01/09/24

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Anderlecht

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Union Saint Gilloise

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Belgium First Division A 25/08/24

D

Sint-Truidense

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Union Saint Gilloise

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Belgium First Division A 16/08/24

W

Charleroi

0

Union Saint Gilloise

1

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 13/08/24

L

Slavia Prague

1

Union Saint Gilloise

0

Belgium First Division A 10/08/24

L

Westerlo

4

Union Saint Gilloise

3

Anderlecht: Hoping to improve their poor away record

Anderlecht's first-choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and top-scorer Anders Dreyer will not be available for selection, as both players were injured in the same game a couple of weeks ago.

Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Augustinsson, Vertonghen , Debast, Sardella, Leoni, Rits, Delaney, Stroeykens, Vazquez & Dolberg.

Belgium First Division A 01/09/24

D

Union Saint Gilloise

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Anderlecht

0

UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24

W

Dinamo Minsk

0

Anderlecht

1

UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24

W

Dinamo Minsk

0

Anderlecht

1

Belgium First Division A 17/08/24

W

KV Mechelen

1

Anderlecht

3

Belgium First Division A 10/08/24

D

OH Leuven

1

Anderlecht

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Player to watch: Cameron Puertas

Cameron Puertas has been in sensational form for Union Saint-Gilloise these past few weeks, as he found the net in four consecutive matches, scoring six times in that stretch.

The former Lausanne Sport midfielder currently leads the league with 15 assists, at least six more than any other player. He also has 11 goals to his name, and was on the scoresheet when these teams met three weeks ago.

Additionally, Puertas is a set-piece specialist who has scored more free-kick goals than any other player in the First Division A. He has converted three of three penalties so far, and will fancy his chances against Anderlecht.