Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction: Visiting Gilloise to end poor get a much needed victory

Belgian Pro League action shifts to the Cegeka Arena, where Genk is set to face Union Saint-Gilloise. Both teams are coming off draws in their previous league matches before the international break. Will there be a definitive winner, or will a draw prove to be a significant point for both sides?

Genk enters this match following a 1-1 draw in the First Division A against KVC Westerlo. In that game, Genk maintained 65% possession and made 9 attempts on goal, with 2 shots on target. Bryan Heynen scored for KRC Genk in the 86th minute. On the other hand, Westerlo had 12 attempts on goal, with 4 shots on target. Ravil Tagir scored for Westerlo in the 80th minute. Looking at their previous six matches, Wouter Vrancken's Genk has scored a total of 7 goals, averaging 1.17 goals per match from their attempts on goal.

In their recent match, Union Saint-Gilloise played to a 1-1 draw in the First Division A against Antwerp. Despite possessing the ball only 33% of the time, Union Saint-Gilloise managed 13 attempts on goal, 4 of which were on target. Gustaf Nilsson scored the only goal for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 84th minute. Royal Antwerp had 9 shots on goal, with 3 on target, and Gyrano Kerk scored for Antwerp in the 92nd minute. Looking at their past five out of six clashes, Union Saint-Gilloise has seen a relatively low number of goals scored between them and their opponents. The average goals scored per game during that period stands at 2, with Union Saint-Gilloise averaging 1.17 goals per game.

This match is anticipated to be a tightly contested affair, as both teams view it as a crucial encounter in pursuit of their season objectives. The hosts are aiming to secure a spot in the European competition playoffs, while Saint-Gilloise is continuing their quest to win the league. Considering the recent form and squad quality of both teams, Union Saint-Gilloise appears to have the edge, with the likelihood of both teams finding the back of the net.