Union Saint-Gilloise - Anderlecht predictions

The home team is the obvious choice for anyone looking to bet on favourites. The match is not completely one-sided, though, which is why you may actually get worthwhile returns.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Anderlecht who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

Union Saint-Gilloise pushed the home advantage hard in their previous outing against Antwerp , securing a decisive 4:1 victory. While the home win was somewhat predictable, they’ve shown more than able to keep up the pace from start to finish.

Anderlecht registered a draw in their previous Pro League match, though they still have a lot to be proud of. They were ahead at half time against Cercle Brugge, a considerably stronger opponent with home-field advantage.

The hosts have a dubious performance record at home. The previous 3 times they played at home were marked with over 5 goals conceded. That’s bad news considering playing at home is usually seen as an advantage.

Anderlecht are performing rather sub-par whenever they play away. For instance, they have more than 5 conceded goals spread over their most recent 3 away games.

The two teams already met this season in the Pro League, with Union Saint-Gilloise taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

Sunday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.80, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.