Union St.-Gilloise
- Union St.-Gilloise are unbeaten in their last 5 First Division A games (W3, D2) and unbeaten in 12 at home (W11, D1).
- Union St.-Gilloise are in fine fettle and it’s hard to see anything other than all three points staying at the Stade Joseph Marien on Saturday when Royal Antwerp FC visit in what promises to be a classic disruptor-versus-constructor clash.
- They are still pressing teams to the edge of their defensive third and transitioning quickly through a compact and aggressive midfield when they have the ball in their 3-5-2 system.
- Hubert has maintained the team’s high-intensity pressing and tactical discipline since taking over in October 2025 and his side come into this fixture unbeaten in their last five, having followed up home wins over Club Brugge KV and RAAL La Louviere with a gritty 1-1 draw at Standard Liege.
Royal Antwerp FC
- Royal Antwerp FC have won just 3, drawn 3 and lost 6 of their 12 away games in First Division A this season.
- Royal Antwerp FC have had a more difficult campaign and are only 11th with 30 points after 25 games.
- Joseph Oosting has failed to stamp his mark on the side since taking over in December 2025 with the visitors winless in two and having lost four of their last five league matches.
- Oosting’s side play a more structured 4-3-3 style and look to build up from the back through the wings, which should bring about an interesting tactical battle between two very different teams on Saturday.
Head-to-Head
The fixture has also been a happy hunting ground for Union recently with Antwerp winless in their last two trips to the capital club, but with domestic pride and a new coach to impress, The Great Old may have more bite in them for this game.
Key Players
Antwerp’s Vincent Janssen remains their main attacking threat with seven goals in 23 league appearances this season, but Guilherme Smith has been Union’s most prolific player recently, scoring two of his team’s last five league goals.
Betting Insights
Union are 1.48 favorites to beat Antwerp here, but the visitors at 6.75 are very big, and the draw at 4.1 also appeals.
Prediction
The home team have the better momentum, higher league position and an unbeaten home record, so should be able to win this match.
