Union Saint-Gilloise dominated their opening game of the season away at newly-promoted Dender but failed to take on of their chances and had to settle for a point.
Beerschot were under the cosh for the majority of their home game against Leuven but managed to come away with a share of the spoils on their return to the First Division A.
Friday's hosts will be desperate to secure all three points when they take on Beerschot, while the visitors would be more than happy to come away with another draw.
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Beerschot prediction: Victory for Union SG?
Key Stats
- Union SG have won four of their last six matches.
- Beerschot have lost three of their last five games.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in three of Beerschot's last five outings.
Correct score prediction: Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 Beerschot
Friday's hosts have scored at least two goals in five of their last six matches, while Beerschot haven't conceded more than two goals in any of their last six outings but have failed to score in three of their last five games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Union SG the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Union SG are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 81.8%, and it's hard to argue against the bookmakers when you look at the two teams on paper.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Union lead
Union SG have picked up two wins, two draws and one defeat from their last five league meetings with Beerschot with Friday's hosts running out 5-0 winners when the pair last locked horns in 2022.
Belgium First Division A 10/04/22
Union Saint Gilloise
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
Belgium First Division A 07/08/21
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
Union Saint Gilloise
Belgium First Division B 18/01/20
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
Union Saint Gilloise
Belgium First Division B 01/12/19
Union Saint Gilloise
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
Belgium First Division B 06/10/19
Union Saint Gilloise
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
Union SG preview: Have to take their chances
Union SG absolutely dominated Dender in their own backyard last weekend yet both teams came away with a point apiece.
The visitors had 69% of the overall possession against the newly promoted club, 12 shots to Dender's five and Union's Luxembourg international goalkeeper Anthony Moris didn't make a single save during the 90 minutes.
Union allowed last season's top goalscorer Mohamed Amoura to go on loan to Wolfsburg for the 2024/25 campaign and how they missed the Algerian international against Dender.
Predicted lineup: Moris (GK), Machida, Mac Allister, Leysen, Castro-Montes, Puertas, Vanhoutte, Sadiki, Eckert Ayensa, Kabangu & Teklab
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Bodo/Glimt
0
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Belgium First Division A 29/09/24
W
KV Kortrijk
0
Union Saint Gilloise
3
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
L
Fenerbahce
2
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Belgium First Division A 20/09/24
D
Standard Liege
0
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Belgium First Division A 15/09/24
L
Antwerp
2
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Beerschot preview: Need to keep things tight at the back
Despite having the home advantage against Leuven for their first game back in the top flight of Belgian football, Beerschot were outplayed and lucky to come away with a point.
Leuven didn't dominate possession but they did have nine shots to Beerschot's one as well as six corners to the hosts' two.
Beerschot simply can't afford another performance like that when they make the trip to Union Saint-Gilloise on Friday night.
Predicted lineup: Matijaš (GK), Tshimanga, Matthys, Plat, Konstantopoulos, Sanusi, Cagro, Verlinden, Reyners, Keita & Michez
Belgium First Division A 29/09/24
L
Antwerp
5
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
L
Sint-Truidense
3
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Belgium First Division A 15/09/24
L
Charleroi
3
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Belgium First Division A 31/08/24
L
FCV Dender EH
2
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
1
Belgium First Division A 25/08/24
L
Standard Liege
1
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Player to watch – Cameron Puertas
Union SG are going to need their chief playmaker to be at his very best on Friday if the title-challengers are to secure their first win of the new season.
Cameron Puertas was the most creative player in the First Division A last season and played the full 90 minutes against Dender last weekend.
Puertas needs to be at his creative best on Friday
We're backing Puertas to put in a commanding display from the heart of the Union SG midfield on Friday, one that will help guide his team to their first league win of the season.
