Leuven vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: Another big win for league leaders

Leuven is set to host Union Saint-Gilloise at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in the upcoming round 28 Jupiler Pro League clash. The hosts, currently on a three-game winless streak, aim to reverse their fortunes, while Union Saint-Gilloise, positioned at the top of the standings, enters the match with confidence and the intention of maintaining their lead.

Leuven heads into this fixture after a 1-1 draw in the First Division A against RWDM. During that match, Leuven had 52% possession and attempted 9 shots on goal, with 3 on target. Ewoud Pletinckx (35') scored for Leuven, while RWDM's Mickaël Biron (29') found the net. Leuven's recent performance underscores the strength of their defense, having conceded only 3 goals in their last six games.

Union Saint-Gilloise enters this match on the heels of a 2-0 victory against Club Brugge in the Belgian Cup, with goals scored by Mohamed El Amine Amoura (73') and Ross Sykes (90'). The team has showcased strong attacking prowess, netting a total of 12 goals in their last 6 matches. While this offensive performance is encouraging for manager Alexander Blessin, Union Saint-Gilloise has faced defensive challenges, conceding in 6 of those recent games. Remarkably, Union Saint-Gilloise holds an impressive record of being unbeaten in their last 11 away league matches leading up to this encounter.

The most recent league encounter between the two teams took place on matchday 3 of the First Division A on 12/08/2023, with Union Saint-Gilloise securing a 5-1 victory over Oud-Heverlee Leuven.

At the current moment in the Belgian League, Union Saint-Gilloise stands out as the most formidable and consistent team. Despite Leuven facing recent challenges, it seems unlikely that they will halt Union Saint-Gilloise. Anticipating a closely contested match, I am predicting Union Saint-Gilloise to emerge victorious with two or more goals by the end of the game.