Royale Union SG – Anderlecht : Preview & Prediction
On behalf of the 25th day of the Belgian Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise receives Anderlecht. For the premises, the season could not be so successful because this promoted simply occupies the first place of this championship. Indeed, the players of Saint-Gilloise certainly did not expect to fly over the championship insofar as they now have a 9-point lead over Club Brugge which occupies 2nd place. Union SG is undefeated for 8 consecutive days now with a record of 6 wins and only one draw. After victories against Seraing (0-4) then during the reception of Genk (2-1) last weekend, this team was able to hold firm on the lawn of Club Brugge (0-0) this Thursday in order to maintain his comfortable lead in the standings.
On the other side, the Anderlecht team can also be satisfied with their progress because they are in 4th place in the championship with 42 points acquired and already 5 points ahead of La Gantoise 5th. Anderlecht players are not involved in any European Cup and can devote themselves to the championship where they are solid with in particular 9 consecutive matches without the slightest defeat. After a victory on the lawn of Beerschot (0-7), they were held in check when receiving Standard de Liège (1-1) before starting again last weekend on the lawn of Mechelen (0-1). This Wednesday, this series of invincibility ended with a defeat at home against Cercle Bruges (0-2).
In the first leg, Union SG won at Anderlecht (1-3).
The two best attacks in the league meet with 56 goals for the hosts and 52 for the visitors.
3 out of 4 Union SG losses have come at home.
Anderlecht have lost just one of their last 10 away matches.
Visitors are only 3 points from 2nd.
In this shock from the top of the table, we should witness an open encounter. On the one hand, a Union SG team that never stops scoring goals. On the other, Anderlecht which is having a very good season and which wants to confirm its place in the top 4 of the championship. In view of the characteristics of the two teams and their offensive statistics we should see both teams scoring in this match which will be rich in scoring opportunities.
Royale Union SG – Anderlecht : Betting Tips
Royale Union SG – Win Odds: 2.25
