Union Saint-Gilloise vs KV Mechelen Prediction: Gilloise's league run continues

In round 26 of the Jupiler Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise will play KV Mechelen at Stade Joseph Marien. Heading into this game, both teams settled for a 1-1 draw in their first leg contest. Which team wins this one? Below, I preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities. 

Union Saint-Gilloise

Union Saint-Gilloise's last encounter was against Ajax in the Europa League and they lost. In a 0-2 contest, second-half strikes from Christian Rasmussen and Jorthy Mokio were enough to see their opponent take maximum points. In the meantime, the home team's last league matches have ended in wins, defeating St. Truiden, Kortrijk, Beerschot VA, and Union Saint-Gilloise. In their last home matches, this team has lost only once in their last eleven matches, winning eight, drawing two and losing one. This season, the home team has 46 points, scored 39 goals and conceded 21 as they sit third.

KV Mechelen

KV Mechelen played Gent in their last league game and they settled for a draw. In a 3-3 encounter, Benito Raman's brace and Geoffrey Hairemans’ goal were enough to see this team avoid defeat. In the meantime, KV Mechelen have failed to win any of their last eleven matches. In that run, this team lost seven games and settled for a draw in four others. Away from home, KV Mechelen have lost three matches, coming against Cercle Brugge, Anderlecht and Leuven. This season, KV Mechelen have accumulated 28 points from their first 25 matches, which positions them in 13th spot. In those matches, this team scored 40 goals and conceded 25 in the same run. 

Expert Betting Tips

Union Saint-Gilloise have been playing so well in the league, and despite their Europa performance, I believe they will step up here. On the road, KV Mechelen might struggle, especially considering how poor they have been lately. This is a game of the better side and who can approach it well. The home team are doing better with a chance of winning the league. With Westerlo struggling to step up, I do not see them stopping Gilloise. 

Our first option is a win for Union Saint-Gilloise with over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.79 on 1Xbet

Our second option is both teams scoring with odds at 1.75 on Bet365

Our last option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.65 on Betway