Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Belgian Pro League
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THE FACTS
When is Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise on and what time does it start? Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise will take place on Sunday 29th October, 2023 - 15:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
Where can I watch Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the UK? Westerlo vs Union Saint-Gilloise will not be televised live and cannot be streamed in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
WESTERLO
Following promotion to the top-flight of Belgian football in 2022, Westerlo enjoyed a very entertaining and impressive 2022/23 campaign as they finished in the top eight and the end of season European playoff places. Under the management of Jonas De Roeck, their 34 regular season matches consisted of 114 goals.
However, ‘second season syndrome’ well and truly struck at the start of this season with just one point collected in their opening seven matches. They remain routed to bottom-of-the-table but do come into this on the back of a four-match unbeaten run of form with a victory and three draws in that time.
UNION SAINT-GILLOISE
Due to their affiliation with Brighton and Hove Albion, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise have been able to deal well with the loss of key players with a re-investment into the squad that has let them rebuild. Union SG, under the management of Alexander Blessin, have spent a couple of seasons challenging for the title but may have finally taken that extra step.
They begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting at the top-of-the-table with just two defeats in their opening 11 league matches. They come into this on the back of a 2-1 defeat at home to LASK in their most recent outing in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. They could extend their lead to seven points at the top with a victory and results going their way.
THE TEAM NEWS
WESTERLO
Westerlo have no fresh injury or suspension concerns so the home team may be able to name an unchanged eleven for this weekend’s encounter against Union SG.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Bolat; Bayram, Neustadter, Tagir; Jordanov, Haspolat, Sydorchuk, Rommens; Matsuo; Stassin, Daci
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: El Hari (Injured)
UNION SAINT-GILLOISE
Union SG have just the one definite absentee, Gustaf Nilsson, but there are no other availability concerns for their trip to face Westerlo.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Moris; Mac Allister, Burgess, Machida; Castro-Montes, Vanhoutte, Rasmussen, Lapoussin; Amani, Nilsson, Puertas
UNAVAILABLE: Nilsson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
As mentioned, Westerlo were one of the most entertaining teams to watch in Europe last season, let alone in Belgium. Despite their poor start to the campaign as they sit rock-bottom, their 11 matches have consisted of 32 goals so far. Union SG are the top scorers in the division with 26 goals scored so far this season. Union SG are the favourites for this one and are expected to win quite comfortably with it potentially being a high-scoring encounter.
BETTING TIP: UNION SG TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS
