Union St.-Gilloise
- Union St.-Gilloise have been in top form over the last month, winning five matches on the spin in a crucial period of the season, while KAA Gent have produced inconsistent results, registering three wins, one draw and a loss in their last five.
- The hosts will likely be full of confidence heading into Wednesday’s clash as they have won their last three home games, most recently beating Sint-Truidense 1-0.
- Union SG top the table with 39 points from 32 games, so it has been an impressive campaign for the hosts so far.
- David Hubert has masterminded a very effective team this season, one that has an excellent home record (W15, D1) in the league and a high-tempo, vertical style of play that should suit them well for this contest.
KAA Gent
- KAA Gent have found life tough on their travels this season, particularly in their away matches against Union SG, as they have failed to secure a victory across the last two meetings (D1, L1).
- Gent have drawn 1-1 with KV Mechelen and lost 3-1 away to RSC Anderlecht in their two most recent assignments, while their most recent trip to this venue resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-Head
- KAA Gent have failed to secure a victory across the last two meetings with Union SG (D1, L1).
- The most recent trip to this venue resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Key Players
- Besfort Zeneli has three assists in Union’s last five games and could contribute again.
- Max Dean is Gent’s top scorer in this competition with four of their last ten goals and he has one goal in the Championship Group.
Betting Insights
The odds on the home side look a bit low at 1.47 but we’re happy to side with Hubert’s men to extend their home unbeaten run, especially as Gent are coming into this game with some pretty average form on the road, averaging 1.44 goals per game and conceding 1.81 .
Prediction
We think that the high-pressing, vertical style of Union SG will suit them against Gent, who often try to keep things tight and rely on structured play.
