Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte Waregem Prediction 20 December 2025
💫 An intriguing clash awaits as Union Saint-Gilloise take on Zulte Waregem in the upcoming round of the Belgian Championship. The hosts sit at the top of the table, showcasing consistent performances throughout the season. Meanwhile, the visitors find themselves mid-table, struggling with form, having secured just two wins in their last ten matches. What can we expect from this encounter? Read the prediction below!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a score of 2-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Union Saint-Gilloise were the home side):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Union Saint-Gilloise and Zulte Waregem:
- 9 matches played;
- home team victories - 6, away team victories - 2, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 20 against 10;
- average total in the first half - 1.44, second half - 1.89;
- average total goals per match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Union Saint-Gilloise - Zulte Waregem

Union Saint-Gilloise Team Overview
The latest official match took place in the Premier League, featuring Charleroi as the home side and Union Saint-Gilloise as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Union Saint-Gilloise vs Charleroi):
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Union Saint-Gilloise confidently tops the league table, thanks to their consistent performance both in defense and attack. Over the last five matches, the team has secured two wins, one draw, and suffered two defeats, indicating some fluctuations in form. Nevertheless, they remain a formidable force on their home turf, with an average of just 0.61 goals conceded per match this season. Saint-Gilloise excel in ball control and often dominate their opponents, especially when playing at home.
Match Results: Union Saint-Gilloise

Zulte Waregem Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Premier League, featuring Zulte Waregem as the home team against La Louvière. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Zulte Waregem vs La Louvière):
- possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Zulte Waregem sit in tenth place on the table with inconsistent form, alternating between two losses and two draws in their last five matches. Despite this, the "Canaries" have the potential to surprise with their unpredictable style of play, often employing rapid counterattacks to create dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal. They average 1.39 goals per match this season, which keeps them in contention even against stronger teams.
Match Results: Zulte Waregem
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.44;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.89, while the visitors net 0.56.
First-Half Stats: Union Saint-Gilloise (home) vs Zulte Waregem (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- wins: 4 (50%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- losses: 1 (12.5%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.44;
- Average goals conceded: 0.25 vs 0.78.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.6 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.5).
- Union Saint-Gilloise scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Zulte Waregem (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte Waregem
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 11 vs 5;
- win percentage: 61% vs 28%;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 6.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.22, the guests - 1.11;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte Waregem
- average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 2.78;
- average total goals scored: 1.83 vs 1.39;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.61 vs 0.72;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.22 vs 0.67;
- Union Saint-Gilloise: average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- Zulte Waregem: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.7 (away - 1.5).
- Zulte Waregem have scored in 9 of last 10 games.
Prediction on corners
Union Saint-Gilloise: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.78; at home field - 6.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 6.
Zulte Waregem: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.11, away - 4.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; away - 3.5.
- Zulte Waregem have taken over 2.5 corners in 16 of last 17 away games.
- Zulte Waregem have taken over 2.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games.
- Zulte Waregem have taken over 2.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games (Premier Division).
- Zulte Waregem have taken over 2.5 corners in last 5 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Union Saint-Gilloise vs Zulte Waregem
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Union Saint-Gilloise at home - 2 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Zulte Waregem away - 7 (78%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for Union Saint-Gilloise at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Zulte Waregem away - 5 (83%).
- Zulte Waregem have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Zulte Waregem have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/144, 16.7%);
- Union Saint-Gilloise at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (4/8, 50%);
- Zulte Waregem away most often play: 0:0 , 1:1 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.97% (odds 8)
2:1 - 10.62% (odds 8)
2:0 - 10.06% (odds 6.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and their positions in the standings, an intense battle with plenty of attacking play from both sides is expected. The trend shows Union Saint-Gilloise frequently involved in high-scoring matches-over 2.5 goals have been scored several times in a row against similar opponents like Zulte Waregem. Based on this analysis, we predict over 2.5 goals. A 3-1 scoreline is possible.