An interesting fixture is on the cards as Gent and Union Saint-Gilloise go head-to-head at Ghelamco Arena on Thursday, 26 December. View our free Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise predictions below.
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Key stats
- No team has drawn more games than Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian top flight this season.
- The last four league encounters between these teams ended in stalemates.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Union Saint-Gilloise’s last six matches.
- Four of the last five meetings between these outfits produced less than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Gent 1-1 Union Saint-Gilloise
The last four clashes between these teams in the First Division A ended in stalemates, and three of those were 1-1 draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Union SG are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Union Saint-Gilloise have proven to be a tough nut to crack, stringing together an impressive 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions. As it stands, Sebastien Pocognoli's men are sixth in the First Division A, a spot below their hosts.
Despite being on the road, Union Saint-Gilloise are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to note that fewer than three goals were scored in four of Gent’s last five matches. Given that four of the last six skirmishes between these teams went below the 2.5-goal line, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested clash
To be fair, Union Saint-Gilloise have been the dominant side in previous clashes between these teams, as they have no losses in their last nine encounters with Gent (W4, D5). However, it is important to note that the spoils were shared in the last four First Division A clashed between these teams.
Belgium Cup 04/12/24
Union Saint Gilloise
Gent
Belgium First Division A 19/10/24
Union Saint Gilloise
Gent
Belgium First Division A 10/03/24
Union Saint Gilloise
Gent
Belgium First Division A 26/11/23
Gent
Union Saint Gilloise
Belgium First Division A 08/04/23
Gent
Union Saint Gilloise
Gent preview: No new injury concerns
Gent will have to do without Matisse Samoise, Noah Fadiga, Zalan Vancsa and Aime Omgba due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Roef (GK), Brown, Torunarigha, Watanabe, Gambor, Gerkens, Ito, Hjulsager, Gandelman, Sonko & Dean.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
L
Antwerp
3
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
L
Club Brugge
4
Gent
1
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
L
Anderlecht
1
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
L
Anderlecht
5
Gent
0
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
L
Club Brugge
5
Gent
0
Union Saint-Gilloise preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
As for Union Saint-Gilloise, only Guillaume Francois and Henok Teklab are sidelined for this contest.
Predicted lineup: Moris (GK), Mac Allister, Burgess, Machida, Vanhoutte, Khalaili, Sadiki, Boufal, Fuseini, David & Ivanovic.
Belgium First Division A 10/05/25
W
Anderlecht
0
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Belgium First Division A 03/05/25
W
Genk
0
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
D
Club Brugge
0
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Belgium First Division A 24/04/25
W
Club Brugge
0
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Belgium First Division A 20/04/25
W
Genk
1
Union Saint Gilloise
2
Player to watch: Mohammed Fuseini
This will be the second encounter between Gent and Union Saint-Gilloise this month. Both teams clashed in the Beker Van Belgie and Mohammad Fuseini put in a man-of-the-match performance, registering a goal and two assists in Union Saint-Gilloise's 3-2 win. The Ghanaian player will fancy his chances against Gent once again.