Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht Prediction: A closely contested match expected

Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht are set to face each other at Stade Joseph Marien in the quarterfinals of the Belgian Cup. Let's examine this match and make a prediction.

Union Saint-Gilloise is aiming for another victory following their recent 2-1 success against St. Truiden in the First Division A. In that match, Union Saint-Gilloise maintained 53% possession and made 16 attempts at goal, with 5 on target. Ross Sykes (45') and Kevin Rodríguez (97') were the scorers for Union Saint-Gilloise, while Kahveh Zahiroleslam (17') found the net for St. Truiden with their 5 attempts, 2 of which were on target.

Although Union Saint-Gilloise has faced defensive challenges in their recent matches, conceding in 5 of their last 6 games, they have also been effective in converting their own chances into goals, scoring in all 6 of those games.

Anderlecht comes into this match with two victories in their last five games, against Genk and Cercle Brugge. However, other matches in that period concluded in draws, facing Antwerp, Al Ahli, and Leuven. In these games, the away team managed to score six goals while conceding three. In away games specifically, Anderlecht averaged one goal per match and conceded none. Their ball possession statistics are impressive, averaging 59.00% overall for this season.

Saint-Gilloise's achievements this season hinge on a robust performance in their home games. Blessin's team boasts the second-best home record in the Belgian Pro League this season, with an impressive streak of nine consecutive victories at home in all competitions leading up to Wednesday's match. Moreover, Anderlecht hasn't experienced much success in their recent encounters with Saint-Gilloise. St. Gilloise emerged victorious in each of the last seven head-to-head meetings, and we anticipate a similar outcome on Thursday night.