Anderlecht vs Royale Union SG Prediction: Close contest ahead

Anderlecht faces Royale Union SG at Lotto Park in round 19 of the Jupiler Pro League. The hosts are riding high after a narrow victory against Charleroi in their most recent match, while the visitors have won five games in a row.

After prevailing against Charleroi by a score of 0-1 in the First Division A last time out, RSC Anderlecht will be looking to repeat the feat. RSC Anderlecht had 52% possession and 9 shots in that game, with 2 on target. The other team, Charleroi, managed 10 shots on goal, only three of which were on target. Charleroi's Adem Zorgane scored an own goal in the 85th minute to give Anderlecht a victory in that match. Five of the last six games involving RSC Anderlecht ended with two goals or fewer. When comparing the goal differential between RSC Anderlecht and their opponents during this time frame, Anderlecht scored five while conceding five.

Union Saint-Gilloise enters this matchup on the heels of a 3-0 First Division A victory against Oostende. Union Saint-Gilloise possessed 55% of the ball and took 12 shots with 5 on goal in that game. Teddy Teuma (51'), Simon Adingra (63'), and Dante Vanzeir (95') scored for Union Saint-Gilloise. Oostende, on the other hand, had 4 shots on goal, 1 of which was on target. In their last six encounters, Union Saint-Gilloise have given up a total of six goals. Union Saint-Gilloise haven't exactly been rock-solid in the back. As they continue in their title defense, we look forward to a great performance from the away team.

This will be another tough match. Even though Anderlecht has not been playing so well, given this match will be played at their home turf will be an advantage. Also, with the great form of Union Saint Gilloise, we expect them to be attacking. Therefore, our stake will be over 1.5.