Union Saint-Gilloise vs Standard Liege Prediction: A crucial win is expected for Gilloise

Stade Joseph Marien will host the Jupiler Pro League encounter between Union Saint-Gilloise and Standard Liege. The two teams settled for a draw in their last league game. Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Union Saint-Gilloise played Dender in their last league game and they won. In a 4-1 contest, goals from Mathias Rasmussen, Anouar Ait El Hadj, Promise David and Mohammed Fuseini were enough to see this team take maximum points. Heading into this game, Union Saint-Gilloise have gone unbeaten in their last three matches, defeating Anderlecht and Ajax in that run. With 52 points, Union Saint-Gilloise are seated third in the standings, scoring 45 goals and conceding 23.

Standard Liège

Standard Liege's last league game was against Anderlecht and they lost. In a 0-2 contest, second-half goals from Thorgan Hazard and Nilson Angulo were enough to see this team take maximum points. In the meantime, Standard Liege's lone win in recent matches was against Club Brugge, a 1-2 contest. Ahead of this game, Standard Liege have lost to Westerlo and Genk, while drawing Cercle Brugge in a 1-1 contest. With 38 points, Standard Liege are seated 7th in the standings, scoring 22 goals and conceding 32.

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams have to step up their game, and looking at what the two teams have to offer, I will back Union Saint-Gilloise. However, Standard Liège have been struggling and the fact that they are on the road makes them have no chance. I will back Union Saint-Gilloise to win this one, while we expect a few goals, thanks to Liege's poor defensive performances.

Our first option is a win for Union Saint-Gilloise and over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 2.5 goals with odds at 2.10 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score no with odds at 1.80 on Betway