Union Saint Gilloise vs Anderlecht Prediction: Expect goals from both teams

Stade Joseph Marien will host the Jupiler Pro League game between Union Saint Gilloise and Anderlecht. Let’s preview this game and make a prediction.

Union Saint Gilloise are coming off a win over Antwerp. In a game that ended 4-1, Union Saint Gilloise had to come from behind to secure maximum points. In the first half, in the 17th minute, Vincent Janssen's goal put Antwerp in the lead, but Gustaf Nilsson and Kevin Mac Allister's goals turned things around. However, Cameron Puertas stole the show in the second half, scoring twice to cement Union Saint Gilloise's win. With that win, Union Saint Gilloise moved close to the top spot, with one point separating them from the top sides, 41 points.

Anderlecht were held to a 1-1 draw by Cercle Brugge last weekend. In that game, Anderlecht took the lead early in the 11th minute through Mario Stroeykens. However, Jesper Daland’s strike leveled the scores in the 51st minute, and while Francis Amuzu thought he had won the game for Anderlecht in the last minute, a VAR review ruled it as offside. Anderlecht have moved to the second spot in the standings on goal difference, pulling the same points as first-placed Club Brugge.

Anderlecht won just one of these fixtures in a game that ended 2-1. However, other encounters ended in three wins for Union Saint-Gilloise, while one encounter ended in a draw. In those matches, Anderlecht scored six goals, while Union Saint-Gilloise scored ten.

This is a league-deciding game, and both teams are expected to be at their best. The two teams have been excellent in attack in their recent league games, same as their head-head, and that should be the case, too. Also, while Union Saint-Gilloise come in as home favorites, I do not see them having an easy night here, and a draw should settle things here.