Royal Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction 17 May 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Antwerp and Union Saint-Gilloise promises to be a battle between two teams with differing ambitions and current forms. Antwerp, sitting comfortably in the top five, will aim to maintain their position on home turf. However, they face a tough challenge against Union Saint-Gilloise, who lead the league and have been in outstanding form in recent matches. The visitors' high scoring ability and their prowess on the road are particularly noteworthy. Trends suggest both teams are likely to find the net, setting the stage for an intriguing match filled with plenty of action.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 March 2025 and ended with a 5-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Union Saint-Gilloise were the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
πStatistical preview of the official encounters between Antwerp and Union Saint-Gilloise:
- 23 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 8, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 32 for Antwerp, 30 for Union Saint-Gilloise;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.3, second half - 1.39;
- average total goals per match - 2.7.
Head-to-head statistics Royal Antwerp - Union Saint-Gilloise
Royal Antwerp Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the top-tier league, with Gent hosting Antwerp. The game ended in a 0-3 defeat for the hosts.
Here are the match statistics (Antwerp vs Gent):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Antwerp are battling to maintain their position at the top of the Belgian Pro League table. The team has been inconsistent, securing only two wins in their last ten matches, with an average of 0.9 goals per game. Despite this, they strive to capitalize on their home advantage: Antwerp rarely lose at home (winning 7 out of 8 head-to-heads). Their playing style focuses on ball control and solid defense, but a lack of attacking efficiency often proves problematic.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp
Union Saint-Gilloise Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Belgian Pro League, where they faced Anderlecht away. The game concluded with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here are the match statistics (Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Union Saint-Gilloise are confidently sitting at the top of the table, thanks to an impressive run of form-eight wins in their last ten matches, with an average of nearly two goals scored per game. Their defense also stands strong, conceding less than one goal per game on average this season. The visitors favor an attacking style of play, utilizing quick switches across the flanks and employing high pressing all over the pitch. The last head-to-head clash between these teams ended with Union securing a commanding 5-1 victory.
Match Results: Union Saint-Gilloise
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.3;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.83, while the visitors net 0.48.
First-Half Stats: Royal Antwerp (home) vs Union Saint-Gilloise (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 5 (0.28%) vs 9 (0.47%);
- Number of losses: 7 (0.39%) vs 2 (0.11%);
- Number of draws: 6 (0.33%) vs 8 (0.42%);
- Average goals scored: 1.28 vs 1.05;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.26.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 7;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 0;
- Number of draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.1).
- Union Saint-Gilloise have won the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 8, draws - 6.
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 home games against Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 home games.
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 home games (Premier Division).
- Royal Antwerp won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.39, the guests - 1.3;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.7;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Royal Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- average total in the tournament: 2.59 vs 2.39;
- average total goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.68;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.65 vs 0.87;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 0.82;
- Royal Antwerp: average total at home in the tournament - 1.78;
- Union Saint-Gilloise: average total away in the tournament - 1.42;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.8) vs 1.9 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Royal Antwerp home games against Union Saint-Gilloise (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Union Saint-Gilloise away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Union Saint-Gilloise games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.32; at home field - 5.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.8.
Union Saint-Gilloise: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.32, away - 5.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 5 Royal Antwerp games against Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Under 9.5 corners in 12 of last 13 Union Saint-Gilloise games.
- Under 9.5 corners in 11 of last 12 Union Saint-Gilloise games (Premier Division).
- Under 9.5 corners in last 7 Union Saint-Gilloise away games.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 6 Union Saint-Gilloise away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.82 (1.91 for home team and 1.91 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.46 (1.73 for home team and 1.73 for away team).
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.89; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.
Union Saint-Gilloise: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.32, away - 2.26;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 4 times.
Editorial Prediction
Union Saint-Gilloise stand as clear favorites in this matchup, thanks to their form and away game statistics-winning most of their encounters on the road. While Antwerp hold their ground against most opponents at home, recent trends suggest a likelihood of both teams finding the net, given the hosts' scoring prowess at home and the visitors' overall attacking threat. Considering the available odds, betting on both teams to score appears to be the most reasonable option for this clash-it reflects both teams' scoring capabilities and the open nature of the game.No comments
Betting Tips: Royal Antwerp - Union Saint-Gilloise
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