Anderlecht vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: A must watch top table encounter

In the most significant Belgian Pro League fixture this weekend, second-placed Anderlecht is set to host the league leaders, Union Saint-Gilloise, at Lotto Park. The two teams recently faced each other in a Belgian Cup encounter, resulting in a victory for Union Saint-Gilloise. Now back at home and having missed out in the league cup, Anderlecht aims to seek revenge in this upcoming match. For a detailed review of the match and potential betting opportunities, you can refer to the comprehensive analysis provided below.

Anderlecht is eager to improve upon their recent performance, having suffered a 2-1 defeat in the Belgian Cup in their last game against Union Saint-Gilloise. The only goal for RSC Anderlecht came from Anders Dreyer in the 90th minute, while Loïc Lapoussin (26') and Kevin Rodríguez (62') scored for Union Saint-Gilloise. Notably, Anderlecht has been consistently finding the back of the net, scoring in every one of their last 6 matches. During this period, they have accumulated a total of 10 goals while conceding 5.

Union Saint-Gilloise is currently enjoying an impressive unbeaten run, entering this match with four consecutive victories. During this successful streak, they secured wins against Eupen, St. Gallen, St. Truiden, and Anderlecht, with their only draw coming against Club Brugge in a 1-1 away encounter. In their away games, Union Saint-Gilloise has been prolific, scoring an average of 2.19 goals per match while conceding 1. The team has received 45 yellow cards and one red card, with a total of 265 fouls committed. Union Saint-Gilloise's average team rating is 6.94 per match.

While their attacking prowess is evident, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 matches, it's noteworthy that Union Saint-Gilloise has been somewhat vulnerable defensively, conceding in 5 of those matches. Looking ahead, Union Saint-Gilloise maintains an impressive record of being unbeaten in their last 8 league matches away from home.

In the 82 meetings between Anderlecht and Union Saint-Gilloise, the home side has emerged victorious in 31 games, while the visitors have won three more. Additionally, there have been 17 draws in their encounters. Notably, the two teams recently clashed in a cup match on Thursday, with the visitors securing a 2-1 win. This marked their eighth consecutive victory in this fixture. However, despite the successful run, the visitors have been unable to keep a clean sheet in their last eight games against Anderlecht.

Union Saint-Gilloise currently holds the title of the highest-scoring side in the Belgian top-flight this season, boasting a goal tally of 46. On the other hand, Anderlecht stands as one of the three teams in the Pro League this season that has yet to experience defeat on their home turf.

Anderlecht is currently experiencing a run of two consecutive winless outings, following a successful period where they won five out of their seven previous games. They maintain an undefeated record on their home turf this season, instilling confidence as they approach the Sunday game. In contrast, Union Saint-Gilloise is enjoying a streak of consecutive wins and hasn't faced a defeat in competitive matches since mid-November of the previous year. Their recent performances include three wins and three draws from the last six away games, suggesting they might settle for a draw in this encounter.

Anticipating a closely contested match, both teams possessing one of the best attacking records in the league, it is expected to be an entertaining and high-scoring encounter. The prediction is for each team to score two goals, resulting in a draw.