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Union Saint-Gilloise invite leaders Anderlecht to the Stade Joseph Marien in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. The hosts have two wins in five games and are in fifth in the standings, while Anderlecht have won three of their four games.
USG have seen an upturn in form recently; after three consecutive losses across competitions, they are unbeaten in their last two games. In their previous league outing, they were held to a goalless draw by STVV last week.
Anderlecht, meanwhile, have enjoyed an unbeaten record across competitions, winning five of six games. They play their first league games in two weeks, as their meeting against Genk was postponed due to their involvement in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.
They recorded 1-0 wins both home and away over Dinamo Minsk. Francis Amuzu's late strike in the second leg in midweek took them to the group stage with a 2-0 aggregate win.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two Brussels-based rivals have met 54 times across competitions, with Anderlecht leading 22-19.
- They met five times last season, with Saint-Gilloise recording two wins and losing one. Anderlecht's win came in the Championship phase.
- They last met in the Championship phase in May, which ended goalless. Anderlecht kept their first clean sheet in the fixture since 2021.
- Both teams have scored seven goals in the league. Anderlecht have the better defensive record, conceding thrice.
- Saint-Gilloise are unbeaten in five home games in the league, winning four and keeping three clean sheets.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht Prediction
USG are unbeaten in two league games, keeping clean sheets. They are unbeaten in six home meetings with Anderlecht, recording five wins.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht are on a three-game winning streak, keeping clean sheets in their last two. They have a 100% record in three away games this season, scoring six goals. They are unbeaten in three meetings against USG, winning once.
Jan Vertonghen and Thorgan Hazard are long-term absentees, while Marco Kana is sidelined and is expected to be back after the intenational break.
While Anderlecht are unbeaten this season, they play for the third time in nine days, so fatigue could be a factor. Considering that and home advantage for Saint-Gilloise, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Union Saint-Gilloise 1-1 Anderlecht
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Kasper Dolberg to score or assist any time - Yes
