PSV vs Union Saint-Gilloise preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Philips Stadion
Club Friendlies 1
PSVPSV
7 3
Union Saint-GilloiseUSG
Full Time
Regular Season

CONTEXT

PSV hosted Union Saint-Gilloise in a match that concluded with a 7-3 final score after a 3-3 halftime level. The stronger side according to pre-match indicators secured the win despite an even scoreline at the break. No expected goals figures were recorded for either side leaving performance evaluation reliant on observed outcomes alone. Possession and efficiency metrics remained unavailable in the dataset. A significant structural deviation of 100 percent was attributed to PSV. Market alignment held true while efficiency remained in line with expectations. No red cards were issued to either team throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A 100 percent significant deviation was recorded for PSV.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with pre-match indicators.
  • xG alignment: No xG values were available to determine alignment.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed aligned with available market data.
  • xG expectations: Absence of xG data prevented expectation comparisons.
  • Event impact: The match moved from a 3-3 halftime score to a 7-3 finish.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards occurred and produced no distortion.
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
No referee statistics available.
PSV P. Bosz
P. Bosz
VS
Union Saint-Gilloise D. Hubert
D. Hubert
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 71 D
Antwerp Rank: 70 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
87.09
86.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
PSV
Union Saint-Gilloise
Power Score
87.09
86.07
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
26
34

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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PSV

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Union Saint-Gilloise

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

PSV ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Union Saint-Gilloise
Created Set-piece attacking threat
PSV Union Saint-Gilloise
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
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vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
PSV Union Saint-Gilloise
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
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vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
PSV
Union Saint-Gilloise
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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PSV
vs
Union Saint-Gilloise
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
PSV Union Saint-Gilloise
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
PSV 0.00
Union Saint-Gilloise 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
PSV Union Saint-Gilloise
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
PSV 0.00
Union Saint-Gilloise 0.00
PSV
Union Saint-Gilloise
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

PSV PSV Home
2 matches
Union Saint-Gilloise USG Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-19T00:00:35+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Philips Stadion
Capacity
36500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Nick Olij
Nick Olij Goalkeeper
3
Yarek Gasiorowski
Yarek Gasiorowski Defender
6
Ryan Flamingo
Ryan Flamingo Defender
17
Mauro Júnior
Mauro Júnior (C) Defender
25
Kiliann Sildillia
Kiliann Sildillia Defender
14
Alassane Pléa
Alassane Pléa Midfielder
21
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans Midfielder
23
Joey Veerman
Joey Veerman Midfielder
27
Dennis Man
Dennis Man Midfielder
31
Noah Fernandez
Noah Fernandez Midfielder
11
Couhaib Driouech
Couhaib Driouech Attacker

Starting XI ▼

1
Vic Chambaere
Vic Chambaere Goalkeeper
5
Kevin Mac Allister
Kevin Mac Allister Defender
27
Louis Patris
Louis Patris Defender
29
Massiré Sylla
Massiré Sylla Defender
48
Fedde Leysen
Fedde Leysen Defender
6
Kamiel Van De Perre
Kamiel Van De Perre Midfielder
8
Adem Zorgane
Adem Zorgane Midfielder
11
Guilherme Smith
Guilherme Smith Midfielder
28
Darius Olaru
Darius Olaru Midfielder
7
Mohammed Fuseini
Mohammed Fuseini Attacker
30
Raul Florucz
Raul Florucz Attacker

CONCLUSION

The final 7-3 result reflected PSV overcoming an even halftime position through second-half scoring. Absence of xG metrics limited deeper efficiency analysis yet the recorded outcome aligned with market signals. Structural deviation reached the significant threshold for the home side without any red-card influence on proceedings. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent with baseline expectations across the full match. The progression from 3-3 at the interval to the eventual margin highlighted adjustments after the break. Overall the contest delivered a clear winner consistent with the designated stronger team while data gaps on possession and expected goals constrained further quantitative review.