Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction 1 March 2026
📢 The clash between Westerlo and Union Saint-Gilloise promises to be intense. The hosts, currently mid-table, are eager to secure a spot in the upper half, while the visitors confidently lead the league. Both teams have been consistent: Westerlo are in good form with several consecutive wins, and Union Saint-Gilloise continue to dominate with their effective attack and solid defense. It's clear that this match will be action-packed and dynamic.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Union Saint-Gilloise):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Westerlo and Union Saint-Gilloise:
- 26 matches played;
- home team victories - 6, away team wins - 14, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 28 for Westerlo, 45 for Union Saint-Gilloise;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.19, in the second half - 1.62;
- average total goals per match - 2.81.
Head-to-head statistics Westerlo - Union Saint-Gilloise

Westerlo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League tournament, with Westerlo as the home side and Charleroi as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Westerlo vs Charleroi):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Westerlo have been putting on a decent display in recent matches, securing two wins out of five, which indicates their current form. The team consistently scores an average of 1.3 goals per game, yet they also show vulnerabilities in defense, conceding an average of 1.46 goals per match. Despite these defensive lapses, the hosts are striving to climb the league standings and have the potential to surprise stronger opponents with their determination and drive to turn things around.
Match Results: Westerlo

Union Saint-Gilloise Team Overview
The visitors' most recent official match took place in the First Division A, with Union Saint-Gilloise hosting Antwerp. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Here are the game statistics (Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Antwerp):
- possession: 63% vs. 37%;
- corners: 10 vs. 1;
- fouls: 13 vs. 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs. 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs. 2.
Union Saint-Gilloise currently sit atop the league standings and are clear favorites for this matchup. They have suffered just one defeat in their last ten games, showcasing a solid defense that concedes only 0.6 goals per game. However, the key to their success remains their attack, with an average of 1.65 goals scored per match. Their leadership is bolstered by an impressive run of six wins and two draws.
Match Results: Union Saint-Gilloise
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.19;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.58, while the visitors net 0.62.
First-Half Stats: Westerlo (home) vs Union Saint-Gilloise (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 5 (38.46%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- losses: 5 (38.46%) vs 3 (23.08%);
- draws: 3 (23.08%) vs 6 (46.15%);
- Average goals scored: 1.54 vs 0.77;
- Average goals conceded: 0.85 vs 0.31.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.8) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3).
- Westerlo scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games against Union Saint-Gilloise.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 14, draws - 6.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- wins: 9 vs 16;
- win percentage: 35% vs 62%;
- losses: 10 vs 2;
- draws: 7 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Union Saint-Gilloise have drawn in last 4 away games (Premier Division).
- Union Saint-Gilloise have drawn in last 3 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.73;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- average total in the tournament: 2.77 vs 2.23;
- average total goals scored: 1.31 vs 1.65;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.69 vs 1;
- Westerlo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.23;
- Union Saint-Gilloise: average total away in the tournament - 1.15;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.2 (away - 0.25).
- Union Saint-Gilloise have scored over 1.5 goals in last 7 away games against Westerlo.
Prediction on corners
Westerlo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.96; at home field - 5.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.4.
Union Saint-Gilloise: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.08, away - 5.46;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; away - 4.75.
- Union Saint-Gilloise have taken over 5.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games against Westerlo.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Westerlo at home - 4 (31%);
- number of BTTS matches for Union Saint-Gilloise away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Westerlo at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Union Saint-Gilloise away - 1 (25%).
- Westerlo have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games against Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Westerlo have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Union Saint-Gilloise (Premier Division).
- Westerlo have scored and conceded in last 5 home games against Union Saint-Gilloise.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/208, 14.4%);
- Westerlo at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 2:0 , 2:1 (2/13, 15.4%);
- Union Saint-Gilloise away most often play: 1:1 (5/13, 38.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 12.91% (odds 8)
1:1 - 11.24% (odds 7.5)
1:2 - 10.11% (odds 7.5)
- Union Saint-Gilloise drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 away games (Premier Division).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the data presented about the teams and current trends, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction. This is supported by the fact that the last seven head-to-head encounters between these teams at Westerlo's ground have all exceeded this goal total. Both clubs showcase strengths in attack while also facing some defensive challenges. This suggests a high-paced game with plenty of scoring opportunities.