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An interesting fixture is on the cards as Union Saint-Gilloise and Real Sociedad lock horns in the UEFA Europa League at Den Dreef Stadium on Thursday.
The hosts are unbeaten in eight consecutive matches and will look to extend that streak here.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, are eyeing their third consecutive away win.
Read our Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad key stats
- Union Saint-Gilloise drew first blood in six of their last seven matches.
- Real Sociedad's last three competitive fixtures produced goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in five of Union Saint-Gilloise's last seven outings.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad preview: Can the visitors claim all the spoils?
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad — Tale of the Tape
| Union Saint-Gilloise | vs | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 23rd |
| A | Points | 0 |
| 3 | Goals For | 1 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's six-game winning streak ended over the weekend, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Oud-Heverlee Leuven, despite being the clear favourites.
With that in mind, the hosts are now on an eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They have lost only once this season and that defeat came in extra time.
Moreover, David Hubert's troops have not lost a home game in 2026; they have played 22 matches at home since a 3-2 defeat against Marseille in December last year, winning 18 and drawing four.
The Belgian Pro League giants will be without the injured Kevin Mac Allister (cruciate ligament), while Massire Sylla's availability is questionable. Zorgane Adem, Van De Perre Kamiel, and Florucz Raul Alexander are all suspended for this fixture.
Union SG are expected to field a similar starting XI to the one that crushed Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in their Europa League opener, with Mateo Biondic and Relebohile Mofokeng featuring up front.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad are coming off a 3-2 victory over Deportivo La Coruna. Leading 3-0 by the 54th minute, the Basque side saw their margin trimmed to one within 15 minutes, but held firm despite a late red card.
Pellegrino Matarazzo's men have not been particularly consistent of lat, having won three and lost two of their last five competitive fixtures. Interestingly, all three victories during that stretch were by the same 3-2 scoreline.
Unlike their opponents, the visitors kicked off their Europa League campaign with a defeat, falling 2-1 at home to Bournemouth. They will be without Jon Aramburu (muscle), Luken Beitia (sprained ankle), and long-term absentee defender Alvaro Odriozola (ACL).
This will be the first encounter between these sides. Interestingly, Real Sociedad have never beaten a Belgian outfit (D1, L2), while Union SG have lost their only clash with a Spanish side.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad form guide & betting tips
| Union Saint-Gilloise | vs | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
W
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Europa League Form |
L
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| 3 | Goals For | 1 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 2 |
W
W
W
W
D
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Form (All Comps) |
L
L
W
L
W
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Whispers Predicts: Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 Real Sociedad
Priced at 6/4 (2.50), Union Saint-Gilloise are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
The hosts have not lost a home game this year, and considering Real Sociedad's inconsistency, we are leaning toward Union SG for the victory.
Real Sociedad's last three competitive games featured goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 11/20 (1.55).
We also fancy Union Saint-Gilloise to score first at 17/20 (1.85), as was the case in six of the hosts' last seven outings.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 31/20 (2.55) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS – Yes at 11/20 (1.55) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Union Saint-Gilloise at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Union Saint-Gilloise & BTTS – Yes at 31/10 (4.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 3-2 at 23/1 (24.00) | Likelihood: Outsider