Union Saint-Gilloise vs Club Brugge Prediction: Tough contest ahead for the two sides

Stade Joseph Marien will be the venue for round 19 of the Jupiler Pro League between Union Saint-Gilloise and Club Brugge. The winning odds of this fixture are the same, and both teams will approach it with confidence and determination to win. Below, I will provide a full match preview and feasible betting options. 

Union Saint-Gilloise extended their solid run of performance against Westerlo the previous weekend, and I expect a lot from them here. In a game they won 3-1, Union Saint-Gilloise showed a lot of strong offensive capability, attempting 29 shots, with 13 on target. In that game, Franjo Ivanovic netted a hartrick, two coming before the break. 

However, prior encounters saw this team have an unbeaten run of twelve matches, winning eight. In fact, at home, Union Saint-Gilloise have won five consecutive games, defeating Genk, Antwerp, Gent, Nice and Westerlo. 

This season, Union Saint-Gilloise have 27 points accumulated from 18 games. In those matches, Union Saint-Gilloise scored 23 goals, conceding 15, as they sit 6th. 

Club Brugge took on league-leading Genk the previous weekend and secured a crucial home win. In a game that ended 2-0, Club Brugge needed two second-half strikes to secure maximum points, with Brandon Mechele and Andreas Skov Olsen being on target. 

Heading into this game, Club Brugge have won their last five matches. They defeated Sporting CP, KV Mechelen, Patro Eisden, and Dender in that run. Away from home, Club Brugge lost only once in eleven games, coming against Serie A side AC Milan in the Champions League. 

This season, Club Brugge have 37 points from 18 games. In fact, they are a point behind league-leading Genk. This season, Club Brugge scored the most in the league, 38, while conceding 18. 

Their last seven encounters have ended with two wins apiece for each side and a draw in other meetings. Both teams' scoring options have happened in eleven of their last two matches. This fixture has not ended goalless since 2022. 

This is a competitive and close game, and I expect nothing but class performance from both teams. At the moment, both teams are performing well, with strong performances in both league and European fixtures. While Union Saint-Gilloise started the season poorly, this side has improved so much in recent times. With a win over league-leading Genk last weekend, I believe Club Brugge are competing for the league and they deserve a chance here. In the meantime, the primary factor in this game should be which team takes their chances and home turf advantage. While I do not doubt the Club Brugge offensive line, I believe luck will be on the end of an improved Union Saint-Gilloise side who should close the league gap.