Union Saint-Gilloise vs Kortrijk Prediction: The two teams are in poor shape

Stade Joseph Marien will host the Jupiler Pro League encounter between Union Saint-Gilloise and Kortrijk. Union Saint-Gilloise have won the last fixtures of this game. Will Kortrijk shock the home team here?

Union Saint-Gilloise's last match was against Fenerbahce in the Europa League, and they lost 2-1. In that game, they conceded in each half and needed a last-minute Ross Sykes strike to reduce their deficit. Heading into this game, Union Saint-Gilloise have failed to win any of their last five matches. In that run, Union Saint-Gilloise lost two and drew three. This season in the Jupiler Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise have 10 points from 8 matches, leaving them seated 12th spot. 

Kortrijk’s last league game was against Leuven, and they settled for a 1-1 draw. In that game, Kortrijk had 38 percent possession and had nine attempts on goal while scoring only one of two that were on target. Heading into this game, Kortrijk have failed to win any of their last four matches, losing two and drawing two. This season, Kortrijk have eight points from their first eight matches of the season, leaving them seated 14th in the standings. 

Union Saint-Gilloise should win this game despite being on a poor run. Kortrijk have not had luck this season, and they come in as heavy underdogs. With Kortrijk's poor defensive performance, I expect Union Saint-Gilloise to score many goals and win this game.