Union St. Gilloise vs Gent Predictions
Jupiler Pro League · Belgium
Union St. Gilloise
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 2 - 1
Gent
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Draw
@ 4.35(+4% edge)
Match Result
6.5/10Union St. Gilloise Frustrated by Gent in Goalless Stalemate at Stade Joseph Marien
Union St. Gilloise were held to a 0-0 draw by Gent in Brussels, despite dominating possession and peppering the visitors’ goal with 18 shots. The hosts controlled the tempo for much of the match, boasting 58% possession and earning nine corners, but a resolute Gent backline and a lack of clinical finishing left the home crowd without a goal to celebrate. Gent, meanwhile, struggled to create attacking opportunities, managing just three shots and failing to register a single effort on target. Their defensive discipline, however, was evident as they weathered Union’s pressure, albeit at the cost of three yellow cards. Ultimately, neither side could find the breakthrough, and the spoils were shared after a tense but goalless encounter.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
0 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
23' — Yellow Card
Gent’s J. Duverne picks up a yellow for a tactical foul, signaling their intent to disrupt Union’s rhythm.
36' — Yellow Card
Another Gent player goes into the book as the visitors continue to defend doggedly.
58' — Corner
Union win their seventh corner, but Gent’s defense stands strong to clear the danger.
74' — Yellow Card
Gent receive their third yellow card as frustrations rise under sustained Union pressure.
82' — Union Shot on Target
Union’s fifth shot on target is well saved by D. Roef, preserving the deadlock.
Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise set the tone from the outset, dictating play with their 3-4-2-1 formation and keeping Gent pinned back for large spells. Their midfield quartet provided width and creativity, leading to 18 shots and five on target. However, despite their territorial dominance and numerous set-pieces, they were repeatedly frustrated by Gent’s defensive organization and their own profligacy in front of goal. The lack of a clinical edge proved costly, as Union failed to convert their superiority into goals. While they rarely looked troubled at the back, the inability to break down a stubborn Gent side left them ruing missed opportunities.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Gent
Gent set up in a 3-4-3 but were forced onto the back foot for much of the match, seeing just 42% of the ball and managing only three shots, none of which troubled the Union goalkeeper. Their attacking trio found little joy against a well-organized Union defense, but Gent’s commitment and discipline at the back kept them in the contest. Despite conceding nine corners and picking up three yellow cards, Gent’s defensive structure held firm, and they will be satisfied to leave Brussels with a hard-earned point, even if their attacking threat was virtually non-existent.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Union St. Gilloise’s 3-4-2-1 formation allowed them to dominate midfield, with wide players pushing high and stretching Gent’s defensive line. The hosts pressed aggressively, recycling possession and forcing Gent deep into their own half. Their use of width and overlapping runs led to a flurry of corners and half-chances, but Gent’s compact 3-4-3 shape quickly morphed into a back five when out of possession, stifling Union’s creative outlets. Gent’s tactical approach was pragmatic, prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking ambition. Their midfielders dropped deep to support the backline, conceding possession but limiting Union’s space in the final third. While this limited their own attacking options, it proved effective in frustrating the home side.
Turning Point
Union’s inability to convert their sustained pressure and nine corners into a goal, particularly during a dominant spell midway through the second half, defined the match.
Man of the Match
D. Roef
Kept Gent in the game with several crucial saves and excellent command of his area under relentless pressure.
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Expected goals · model says 2.05
Expected goals · model says 1.10
Over 2.5 Goals
61%
BTTS: Yes
58%
Likely Scores
2-1 · 1-1 · 2-0
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Union St. Gilloise vs Gent Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Where the Model Sees Value: Union St. Gilloise vs Gent(2)
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Match Result: Draw@ 4.35
The draw is slightly undervalued by the market given Union's tendency to draw (9/32) and Gent's ability to score away. H2H history also shows a high draw rate (5/10).
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BTTS: Yes@ 1.76
Both teams have strong attacking records recently and BTTS has landed in 4 of Gent's last 5 and 2 of Union's last 5. Gent's away defence is leaky and Union rarely fail to score at home.
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The Case For This Union St. Gilloise vs Gent Prediction
Union St. Gilloise come into this match in imperious form, unbeaten in their last 15 home games and on a five-match winning streak. Gent, while inconsistent overall, have shown attacking threat with 2.0 goals per game in their last five and rarely fail to score. However, Gent's away defence is a concern, conceding 1.81 goals per away match this season. H2H history is dominated by Union at home, but draws are common, suggesting Gent can be competitive. Expect Union to control the game, but Gent's attack should keep things interesting, with both teams likely to score.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Union St. Gilloise have won 15 of 16 home games this season and are unbeaten at home.
- →Gent have scored in all of their last 5 matches but have only 5 away wins in 16.
- →BTTS has landed in 4 of Gent's last 5 matches and 2 of Union's last 5.
Defence
- →Union's defence is the league's best (0.53 conceded/game), but Gent average 1.44 goals away.
- →Union's last 5: 1.8 scored, 0.4 conceded per game; Gent's last 5: 2.0 scored, 1.2 conceded.
Injuries & Team News
- →No significant injuries reported for either side.
Match Context
- →H2H: 5 of the last 10 meetings ended in draws, but Union have never lost at home to Gent in the last 10.
🚩 Union St. Gilloise vs Gent Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.7 corners for Union St. Gilloise and 3.4 for Gent, for an expected total of 9.1. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 55% · Over 10.5: 30%.
How Union St. Gilloise and Gent Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Union St. Gilloise vs Gent Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Union St. Gilloiselast 5 matchesNo scorer data yet — available after predictions are regenerated.
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Union St. Gilloise vs Gent — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +48.57% clean sheet rate this season
Concerns
- −Struggling to score — 0.4 goals/game
What History Says: Union St. Gilloise vs Gent
Union St. Gilloise vs Gent Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
5
Union St. Gilloise wins
5
Draws
0
Gent wins
Things to Watch: Union St. Gilloise vs Gent
- ⚠️Gent's away form is volatile, with high goals for and against.
- ⚠️Union's home dominance is strong, but draw rate is non-negligible.
- ⚠️Some away match stats for Gent are missing (shots, possession), increasing model uncertainty.
- ⚠️Lineups are not available at time of analysis.
- ⚠️Market odds for Union win are very short, limiting value on the favourite.
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How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Union St. Gilloise vs Gent: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 16 April 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.