Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: Hosts have to take all three points

The upcoming match at Stade Joseph Marien will feature Union Saint-Gilloise facing off against Cercle Brugge in Belgian League action. In their previous league meeting, neither team managed to secure a victory. How will this one end?

Union Saint-Gilloise will be aiming for a better outcome in this match following a 1-0 loss in their previous game against Genk in the First Division A - Play-Offs. During that match, Union Saint-Gilloise held 54% possession and registered 12 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Genk, on the other hand, had 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target. Tolu Arokodare (27') scored the only goal for Genk. In five of the last six meetings where Union Saint-Gilloise participated, there were fewer than three goals per game. During this period, their opponents scored a total of 6 goals, while Union Saint-Gilloise managed 5.

Cercle Brugge comes into this match with 2 wins in their last five games, defeating Eupen and RWDM. However, they faced defeat against Mechelen, while drawing against Sporting Charleroi and Club Brugge. During this period, Cercle Brugge scored 6 goals while conceding 7. In away games, they scored an average of 1.47 goals per match and conceded 1.13. Additionally, Cercle Brugge received 64 yellow cards and 3 red cards, with a total of 393 fouls committed. Their average team rating stands at 6.78 per match.

This match holds significant importance for both teams, as neither can afford to lose. While the hosts have favorable odds, the visiting side has proven to be a threat to all opponents this season. Consequently, in this crucial must-win encounter for Union Saint-Gilloise, I anticipate them to emerge victorious. However, Cercle Brugge is expected to find the back of the net as well, making it a competitive match.