Union Saint-Gilloise vs Club Brugge Prediction: A fight until the end for the two sides

The semifinal second leg encounter of the Belgian Cup between Union Saint-Gilloise and Club Brugge is poised to unfold. In the initial meeting, Club Brugge secured a 1-2 victory at home. Will Union Saint-Gilloise mount a response in this leg or will Club Brugge navigate their way to the finals.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Union Saint-Gilloise enters this upcoming match with the momentum from their recent success, a 2-1 victory in the Jupiler Pro League against Standard Liège. In that game, Union Saint-Gilloise maintained 52% possession and made 12 attempts on goal, with 7 of them on target. Gustaf Nilsson (35') and Dennis Eckert Ayensa (38') were the goal-scorers for Union Saint-Gilloise, while Moussa Djenepo (50') found the net for Standard Liège. Notably, in 5 of their last 6 fixtures, three or more goals were recorded, with Union Saint-Gilloise scoring 11 and conceding 8 in these games.

Club Brugge

Following a loss in their recent Jupiler Pro League game against Anderlecht, Club Brugge and their traveling fans are hopeful for a better outcome in the upcoming match. In the previous game, Club Brugge held 51% possession, attempted 16 shots on goal with 6 on target, and Ferrán Jutglà (18') was the sole goal-scorer for Club Brugge. Anderlecht, their opponents, had 11 shots on goal with 6 on target, and Luis Vázquez (79') and Nilson Angulo (91') found the net. Notably, in 5 of Club Brugge's last 6 games, three or more goals were scored, with an overall average of 3.5 goals per match during that period and an average of 2 goals scored by Club Brugge.

Extra Betting Tips

Similar to the first leg encounter, this match is anticipated to be challenging for both sides. The home turf advantage is likely to play a significant role, with Union Saint-Gilloise enjoying the full support of their fans. Although both teams are expected to put in a diligent defensive effort to avoid defeat, the expectation is for a low-scoring affair. In this scenario, the prediction is for Union Saint-Gilloise to secure the victory.