Royal Union SG vs Oostende Prediction: Both teams will score

The Jupiler Pro League resumes after the World Cup break and this matchup sees Royal Union SG hosting Oostende at Stade Joseph Marien. The home team is the favorite in this match. However, we expect a stellar performance from the home team also. Below, you find full analysis of the match.

Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Oostende 2-1 in the Belgian Cup, and the team will be looking for more of the same in this match. Union Saint-Gilloise got their goals from Victor Boniface in the 11th minute and Simon Adingra in the 85th minute. Oostende got their goal from Théo Ndicka in the 19th minute. A clean sheet for Union Saint-Gilloise has become a rarity in recent seasons. Data shows that Union Saint Gilloise's defense has conceded in six of their last six games, resulting in seven conceded goals. Union Saint-Gilloise has not won in their last two home league games and is winless in their last four.

Oostende comes into this match having suffered another defeat, the second in their last three games. The performance of the away team has been lackluster as of late, as they have only managed to win one of their last five matches. Oostende has been unable to score more than four goals in any of their five matches, while they have given up a total of twelve goals. Oostende is currently in 15th place in the league standings with 17 points after playing in 17 matches.

We are of the opinion that Oostende will most likely create enough opportunities to break down the Union Saint-Gilloise team, but that this alone will most likely not be enough to prevent them from losing. Bet on the home team to win and both teams to score goals.