Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: A must-win contest for Gilloise

Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 May 2025

Antwerp and Union Saint-Gilloise will battle it out at Bosuilstadion in the ninth round of the Championship Group playoffs. The two teams are coming off a win over the last weekend and will feel confident of taking maximum points here. How will this game unfold? Below, I will preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Antwerp: Forms and Statistics

Antwerp thumped Gent the previous weekend, securing a 0-3 win away from home as they leave their European football hopes open with just two matches left for the season. In that encounter, two first half goals from Tjarron Chery was enough to give them the lead before Gyrano Kerk strike sealed maximum points in the 59th minute. However, Antwerp have failed to win any of their last six home matches heading into this fixture. The home team has lost four and drew two of those encounters despite losing only one of their last five league games. In the standings, Antwerp sit 5th, scoreding nine goals and conceding 13 in their last eight games. 

Royal Antwerp Latest Games

Royal Antwerp

07.12.25

Royal Antwerp

3 - 0

Genk

30.11.25

Club Brugge

0 - 1

Royal Antwerp

23.11.25

Royal Antwerp

1 - 2

FCV Dender EH

08.11.25

Royal Antwerp

3 - 1

RAAL La Louviere

02.11.25

St.Truiden

1 - 0

Royal Antwerp

26.10.25

Royal Antwerp

0 - 1

Club Brugge

20.10.25

Standard Liege

1 - 0

Royal Antwerp

04.10.25

Royal Antwerp

1 - 1

Cercle Brugge

27.09.25

Zulte Waregem

2 - 0

Royal Antwerp

20.09.25

Anderlecht

0 - 0

Royal Antwerp

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Union St.Gilloise Latest Games

Union St.Gilloise

06.12.25

Union St.Gilloise

1 - 1

Gent

30.11.25

Anderlecht

1 - 0

Union St.Gilloise

25.11.25

Galatasaray

0 - 1

Union St.Gilloise

22.11.25

Union St.Gilloise

2 - 0

Cercle Brugge

09.11.25

Mechelen

1 - 1

Union St.Gilloise

04.11.25

Atletico Madrid

3 - 1

Union St.Gilloise

01.11.25

Zulte Waregem

1 - 4

Union St.Gilloise

26.10.25

Union St.Gilloise

2 - 0

St.Truiden

21.10.25

Union St.Gilloise

0 - 4

FC Internazionale

18.10.25

Union St.Gilloise

3 - 1

Charleroi

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Antwerp: Team News and Expected Lineup

Toby Alderweireld has not recovered from his hamstring injury and his return this season seems ruled out. With achilles heel problems, Björn Engels will not travel with the squad. Vincent Janssen, Jelle Bataille, and Anthony Valencia are part of the first team players who will not be available for Andries Ulderink.

🔖 Antwerp Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Senne Lammens (GK), Semm Renders, Zeno Van Den Bosch, Jairo Riedewald, Olivier Deman, Mahamadou Doumbia, Dennis Praet, Gyrano Kerk, Tjaronn Chery, M. Ange Balikwisha, Mohamed Bayo

⛔️Unavailable: Björn Engels, Toby Alderweireld, Vincent Janssen, Jelle Bataille, Anthony Valencia (all injured)

👤 Head Coach: Andries Ulderin

Union Saint-Gilloise: Form and Statistics

Union Saint-Gilloise continued on the right path in their title chase after defeating Anderlecht last weekend. In what was a very competitive game, Franjo Ivanovic missed a penalty in just eight minutes after kickoff but a Mohammed Fuseini strike put them in the lead before the break which was enough to take maximum points. However, Union Saint-Gilloise have failed to lose in eight consecutive matches, settling for a goalless draw with Club Brugge in that run. However, Union Saint-Gilloise sit top of the Champions Group standings with just two matches left to be played. Ahead of this game, Union Saint-Gilloise have 50 points, and are a point ahead of second-placed Club Brugge KV. 

Union Saint-Gilloise: Team News and Expected Lineup

Sébastien Pocognoli has almost all of his squad available for this round nine game which is a big boost in the final weeks of the season. Kamiel Van De Perre is back with the squad after missing out due to accumulated yellow cards in the road game against Anderlecht last weekend. Guillaume François is the only player expected to be out of the lineup as he is dealing with a minor knock. 

🔖 Union Saint-Gilloise Expected Lineup (3-4-1-2)

Anthony Moris (GK), Kevin Mac Allister, Ross Sykes, Koki Machida, Anan Khalaili, Charles Vanhoutte, Noah Sadiki, Ousseynou Niang, Anouar Ait El Hadj, Franjo Ivanovic, Mohammed Fuseini.

⛔️Unavailable: Guillaume François (injured)

👤 Head Coach: Sébastien Pocognoli 

Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last ten meetings, Union Saint-Gilloise won five, while Antwerp won two. However, three of those encounters ended in a draw. The most recent meeting ended in a 5-1 win for Union Saint-Gilloise. 

History of Head-to-Heads

Jupiler League 2025/2026

25.07.25

Royal Antwerp

1 - 1

Union St.Gilloise

Playoff Championship 2024/2025

17.05.25

Royal Antwerp

0 - 4

Union St.Gilloise

Playoff Championship 2024/2025

29.03.25

Union St.Gilloise

5 - 1

Royal Antwerp

Cup 2024/2025

08.01.25

Royal Antwerp

5 - 1

Union St.Gilloise

Jupiler League 2024/2025

01.12.24

Union St.Gilloise

2 - 1

Royal Antwerp

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Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips & Odds

• INSIGHST Union Saint-Gilloise have won seven of their last eight league matches. The visiting team is favourite in this one and has a chance to extend that run. Bet365 bookmaker backs them with 1.72 odds.
• Antwerp have won two of their last three matches and also won twice in their last four meetings of this fixture. A win for the home team is available on Betway with odds at 4.00.
• The last two meetings between Union Saint-Gilloise and Antwerp ended with six goals in each fixture. Over 3.5 goals is available on 1Xbet with odds at 2.83.
• The last three meetings between Union Saint-Gilloise and Antwerp have ended with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals. This option is available on Betway with odds at 2.15.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	5.20	3.85	1.60
	5.40	4.01	1.67
	5.40	3.95	1.61

Antwerp vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction 17 May 2025

Every game is a must win for Union Saint-Gilloise and the visiting team definitely understand the pressure they are dealing with right now. After turning their season around, it is clear Union Saint-Gilloise can not afford to fumble as they eye their first league win since 1935 after a run of exciting performances in recent years. On the other hand, Antwerp are far from the level they were the previous two years when they won the league and even though recent performances have shown some exciting performances, I do not see them having an easy task in this game. I feel this game will be decided by the volume of the side who needs it most, and I will back Union Saint-Gilloise to win. Also, while visiting Gilloise have been focused on winning, I expect an excellent defensive display from them just like their recent matches. 

Our match prediction: is a win for Union Saint-Gilloise with odds at 1.73 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is under 2.5 goals with odds at 2.05 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is a first half goalless draw with odds at 3.00 on Betway bookmaker.