Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht preview

Belgium flag 2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium
Stade Joseph Mariën Sun, 24 May - 4:30 PM
Pro League
Union Saint-Gilloise USG
Anderlecht ADL
KICKOFF : Sun, 24 May - 4:30 PM
Round 10 Championship Round

CONTEXT

Union Saint-Gilloise hosts Anderlecht at Stade Joseph Mariën during the Pro League Championship Round of the 2025/2026 season. The hosts currently sit second in domestic standings while the visitors hold sixth place. Power assessments grant the home side a clear edge through an 84.83 rating against 73.8 for Anderlecht. This creates an 11-point advantage for the stronger team. Form evaluations further support Union Saint-Gilloise with a 35.94 mark compared to 27.78 for their opponents. Both sides enter the fixture carrying distinct league trajectories and preparation levels. Tactical setups will likely reflect these underlying differences throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Union Saint-Gilloise holds an 11-point power advantage over Anderlecht in this league fixture.
  • Form: The home team displays superior recent form with a score of 35.94 compared to 27.78 for the away side.
  • Squad: Union Saint-Gilloise occupies second position domestically while Anderlecht ranks sixth in the standings.
  • Efficiency: Available metrics indicate limited data on team efficiency for both sides ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Both clubs exhibit varying transition capabilities influenced by their current form levels.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data remains unavailable with low confidence and proxy metrics applied for analysis.
  • xVariable: The power differential stands at 11 points favoring the stronger home team Union Saint-Gilloise.
  • Market: Baseline split: Union Saint-Gilloise 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Anderlecht 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Union Saint-Gilloise D. Hubert
D. Hubert
VS
Anderlecht J. Taravel
J. Taravel
1.96
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.13
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gent Rank: 72 D
Club Brugge Rank: 86 L
Mechelen Rank: 70 W
Sint-Truiden Rank: 77 L
Anderlecht Rank: 74 W
Gent Rank: 72 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sint-Truiden Rank: 78 W
Mechelen Rank: 69 D
Gent Rank: 71 D
Club Brugge Rank: 85 L
Union Saint-Gilloise Rank: 85 L
Sint-Truiden Rank: 77 L
12
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
12 - 3 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Union Saint-Gilloise
0%
Draw
0%
Away Anderlecht
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
84.83
73.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Union Saint-Gilloise
Anderlecht
Power Score
84.83
73.8
League Position
2
6
Global Rank
34
141

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Union Saint-Gilloise — Opponent-weighted form score
Anderlecht — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Union Saint-Gilloise Anderlecht

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 17 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Union Saint-Gilloise USG Home
17 matches
Anderlecht ADL Away
Match Record
12
Wins
2
3
Draws
3
2
Losses
12
Goals
29
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
29
+19
Goal Difference
-19
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-22T00:11:13+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 24, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Pro League, Belgium · Round 10 · Championship Round
Stadium
Stade Joseph Mariën
Capacity
50093
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Thibaud Nijssen
Wesli De Cremer
Lawrence Visser
Ruben Wyns

Squad

Referee : Lawrence Visser

Squad ▼

37
Kjell Scherpen
Kjell Scherpen Goalkeeper
21
Jens Teunckens
Jens Teunckens Goalkeeper
1
Vic Chambaere
Vic Chambaere Goalkeeper
18
Giorgi Kavelashvili
Giorgi Kavelashvili Goalkeeper
16
Christian Burgess
Christian Burgess Defender
26
Ross Sykes
Ross Sykes Defender
19
Guillaume François
Guillaume François Defender
5
Kevin Mac Allister
Kevin Mac Allister Defender
48
Fedde Leysen
Fedde Leysen Defender
27
Louis Patris
Louis Patris Defender
3
Mamadou Thierno Barry
Mamadou Thierno Barry Defender
29
Massiré Sylla
Massiré Sylla Defender
17
Rob Schoofs
Rob Schoofs Midfielder
8
Adem Zorgane
Adem Zorgane Midfielder
10
Anouar Ait El Hadj
Anouar Ait El Hadj Midfielder
22
Ousseynou Niang
Ousseynou Niang Midfielder
23
Besfort Zeneli
Besfort Zeneli Midfielder
6
Kamiel Van de Perre
Kamiel Van de Perre Midfielder
14
Ivan Pavlic
Ivan Pavlic Midfielder
25
Anan Khalaili
Anan Khalaili Midfielder
30
Raul Alexander Florucz
Raul Alexander Florucz Attacker
9
Mateo Biondic
Mateo Biondic Attacker
12
Promise Akinpelu
Promise Akinpelu Attacker
11
Guilherme Henriques da Silva Carvalho
Guilherme Henriques da Silva Carvalho Attacker
7
Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini
Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini Attacker
13
Kevin José Rodríguez Cortéz
Kevin José Rodríguez Cortéz Attacker
20
Marc Giger
Marc Giger Attacker
Referee : Lawrence Visser

Squad ▼

26
Colin Coosemans
Colin Coosemans Goalkeeper
32
Justin Heekeren
Justin Heekeren Goalkeeper
73
Joachim Imbrechts
Joachim Imbrechts Goalkeeper
25
Thomas Foket
Thomas Foket Defender
6
Ludwig Augustinsson
Ludwig Augustinsson Defender
54
Killian Sardella
Killian Sardella Defender
93
Moussa Diarra
Moussa Diarra Defender
55
Marco Kana
Marco Kana Defender
3
Lucas Hey
Lucas Hey Defender
15
Mihajlo Ilić
Mihajlo Ilić Defender
7
Ilay Camara
Ilay Camara Defender
79
Ali Maamar
Ali Maamar Defender
4
Mathys Angely
Mathys Angely Defender
11
Thorgan Hazard
Thorgan Hazard Midfielder
23
Mats Rits
Mats Rits Midfielder
70
Alexis Flips
Alexis Flips Midfielder
10
Yari Verschaeren
Yari Verschaeren Midfielder
24
Enric Llansana
Enric Llansana Midfielder
13
N. Saliba
N. Saliba Midfielder
29
M. Stroeykens
M. Stroeykens Midfielder
78
Anas Tajaouart
Anas Tajaouart Midfielder
99
Ibrahim Kanate
Ibrahim Kanate Midfielder
74
Nathan De Cat
Nathan De Cat Midfielder
21
César Saúl Huerta Valera
César Saúl Huerta Valera Attacker
14
Danylo Sikan
Danylo Sikan Attacker
91
Adriano Bertaccini
Adriano Bertaccini Attacker
77
Coba Gomes da Costa
Coba Gomes da Costa Attacker
9
Mihajlo Cvetković
Mihajlo Cvetković Attacker
83
Tristan Degreef
Tristan Degreef Attacker
22
Elyess Dao
Elyess Dao Attacker

CONCLUSION

The fixture at Stade Joseph Mariën pits Union Saint-Gilloise against Anderlecht in a Championship Round encounter. Home positioning and stronger power metrics provide the hosts with a platform to control proceedings. Anderlecht must overcome a lower standing and reduced form rating to secure a positive result. Squad organization and match preparations will influence how each side manages key moments. The domestic context heightens the stakes for both participants seeking valuable points. Observers should expect a contest shaped by contrasting strengths and tactical discipline across the full duration.