Leuven vs Union Saint-Gilloise
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion
02.03.2024, 20:15
Leuven is set to host Union Saint-Gilloise at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in the upcoming round 28 Jupiler Pro League clash. The hosts, currently on a three-game winless streak, aim to reverse their fortunes, while Union Saint-Gilloise, positioned at the top of the standings, enters the match with confidence and the intention of maintaining their lead.
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Leuven heads into this fixture after a 1-1 draw in the First Division A against RWDM. During that match, Leuven had 52% possession and attempted 9 shots on goal, with 3 on target. Ewoud Pletinckx (35') scored for Leuven, while RWDM's Mickaël Biron (29') found the net. Leuven's recent performance underscores the strength of their defense, having conceded only 3 goals in their last six games.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise enters this match on the heels of a 2-0 victory against Club Brugge in the Belgian Cup, with goals scored by Mohamed El Amine Amoura (73') and Ross Sykes (90'). The team has showcased strong attacking prowess, netting a total of 12 goals in their last 6 matches. While this offensive performance is encouraging for manager Alexander Blessin, Union Saint-Gilloise has faced defensive challenges, conceding in 6 of those recent games. Remarkably, Union Saint-Gilloise holds an impressive record of being unbeaten in their last 11 away league matches leading up to this encounter.
Head-Head Statistics
The most recent league encounter between the two teams took place on matchday 3 of the First Division A on 12/08/2023, with Union Saint-Gilloise securing a 5-1 victory over Oud-Heverlee Leuven.
Extra Betting Tips
At the current moment in the Belgian League, Union Saint-Gilloise stands out as the most formidable and consistent team. Despite Leuven facing recent challenges, it seems unlikely that they will halt Union Saint-Gilloise. Anticipating a closely contested match, I am predicting Union Saint-Gilloise to emerge victorious with two or more goals by the end of the game.