Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: A competitive top table battle

Jupiler Pro League action shifts to Ghelamco Arena as Gent and Union Saint-Gilloise prepare to face each other. Let's delve into the details of the match and explore potential betting opportunities.

Gent enters this match after a 1-1 draw against Anderlecht in their recent First Division A encounter. In that game, Gent maintained 63% possession and made 10 attempts at goal, with 5 on target. Matisse Samoise (38') was the lone scorer for Gent, while Kasper Dolberg (45') scored for RSC Anderlecht, who had 7 attempts on goal with 2 on target. Gent has faced challenges in keeping clean sheets lately, conceding in 5 of their last 6 games. However, they have managed to convert their own chances into goals, scoring in all 6 of those matches.

Union Saint-Gilloise enters this match on the back of a convincing 3-0 victory against KV Kortrijk in their recent First Division A fixture. In that game, Union Saint-Gilloise had 51% possession and managed 18 shots at goal, with 8 on target. Kevin Rodríguez (45', 45') and Loïc Lapoussin (54') were the scorers for Union Saint-Gilloise, while Kortrijk had 11 attempts on goal, with only 1 on target. Looking at their recent defensive record, Union Saint-Gilloise has conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 7 goals. Additionally, Union Saint-Gilloise has been unbeaten in their last 4 away league matches.

Both teams in this matchup are formidable, and I anticipate a high level of performance from each. Nevertheless, the away team holds a considerable advantage, especially with their recent run playing a significant role. Thus, in a game where goals are likely from both sides, placing a bet on the away team appears to be a viable option.