Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Belgium
Gent
€61.40m
Union S
€85.75m
Preview
If you’re hunting for a sharp Gent vs Union St. Gilloise prediction, you’re in the right place. On August 9, 2025, at 19:45 GMT, Gent welcomes Union St. Gilloise to the Planet Group Arena for a Jupiler Pro League fixture that’s got football fans and punters buzzing. With Union SG’s recent dominance and Gent’s patchy form, this match is primed for some intriguing betting angles. Let’s break down what to expect, using real stats, recent results, and our AI-powered tips—served with a side of honest analysis and a pinch of humor.
Let’s start with the basics. Gent, currently 8th in the league, have been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately. Their last four games say it all: a 1-0 win over La Louvière (August 2), a 3-1 defeat to Sint-Truiden (July 27), and back-to-back heavy losses to Union SG (3-1 on May 25) and Genk (4-1 on May 18). It’s fair to say Gent’s defense has been more open than a 24-hour waffle shop.
Union St. Gilloise, sitting pretty in 2nd place, look much more convincing. Their recent 5-0 demolition of Leuven (August 3) shows their attacking power. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Antwerp and suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Club Brugge—solid results that underline their consistency. Not to mention, they’ve already beaten Gent twice this year.
Both squads have their headaches, but Union SG’s depth should help them cope better.
Gent vs Union St. Gilloise prediction history leans heavily in favor of the visitors. In their last meeting (April 5, 2025), Union SG cruised to a 3-0 win. Even back in October 2022, Union SG’s Lazare Amani scored a wonder goal as they eased past Gent, who finished with ten men. Gent have struggled to match Union’s intensity and tactical discipline in recent meetings.
Union SG’s style is direct and dynamic, pressing high and capitalizing on mistakes. Gent, by contrast, often find themselves chasing shadows, especially in midfield. The home side’s defense has been leaky, and with key injuries, it’s hard to see them keeping the visitors out.
The betting odds tell a clear story: Union SG are strong favorites. Our AI system’s best tip for this match is a Union SG win (2), with a confidence rating of 7.3/10 at odds of 1.63. The 1x2 market also points firmly to the away team, with a confidence of 6.1.
If you’re looking at total goals, over 2.5 goals is tipped at 1.72 (trust: 3.9). Our analysis projects a final score of 0:3, with Union SG expected to dominate possession (53%), create more chances (13 shots to Gent’s 8), and hit the target more often (5 vs 2). Even the corner count (4 for Union, 3 for Gent) and card predictions (1 for Gent, 2 for Union) suggest a game played mostly on Gent’s half.
All signs point to another convincing win for the visitors. Gent’s home crowd and fighting spirit might help early on, but Union SG’s firepower and organization should prove too much. Our Gent vs Union St. Gilloise prediction: a confident tip on Union St. Gilloise to win at 1.63, and a look at over 2.5 total goals for extra value. If you’re feeling bold, a 0:3 correct score bet could add some spice to your slip.
As always, bet responsibly and enjoy the game—after all, football is as much about the stories as the stats!
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2 -159
Union S is expected to win with odds of -1592 -159
Union S is expected to win with odds of -159Over 2.5 -132
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 100
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -278
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
0:3
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5
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7
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 Union S |
25-May-25
3:1
| Gent  |
| Gent |
05-Apr-25
0:3
| Union S |
| Gent |
26-Dec-24
1:3
| Union S |
| Union S |
04-Dec-24
3:2
| Gent |
| Union S |
19-Oct-24
0:0
| Gent |
| Union S |
10-Mar-24
1:1
| Gent |
| Gent |
26-Nov-23
1:1
| Union S |
| Gent |
08-Apr-23
1:1
| Union S |
| Union S |
12-Jan-23
4:0
| Gent |
Recent Matches of Gent| 06 Dec | D |
Union S.
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1:1
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| 03 Dec | W |
Cercle B.
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1:3
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Recent Matches of Union S
| 09 Dec | Union S. |
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Marseille. | |
| 06 Dec | D | Union S. |
1:1 |
Gent. |
| 03 Dec | W | Union S. |
2:1 |
Waregem. |
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union St. Gill | 17 | 32-10 | 37 |
| 2 |
St. Truiden | 17 | 26-20 | 33 |
| 3 |
Club Brugge KV | 17 | 24-17 | 32 |
| 4 |
Anderlecht | 17 | 23-17 | 31 |
| 5 |
KV Mechelen | 17 | 21-18 | 27 |
| 6 |
Standard Liege | 17 | 16-20 | 24 |
| 7 |
Gent | 17 | 25-25 | 23 |
| 8 |
Genk | 17 | 21-23 | 23 |
| 9 |
Zulte Waregem | 17 | 23-23 | 22 |
| 10 |
Antwerp | 17 | 18-18 | 20 |
| 11 |
KVC Westerlo | 17 | 25-26 | 20 |
| 12 |
Charleroi | 17 | 18-22 | 19 |
| 13 |
RAAL La Louvi | 17 | 12-17 | 18 |
| 14 |
OH Leuven | 17 | 18-27 | 16 |
| 15 |
Cercle Brugge | 17 | 20-26 | 13 |
| 16 |
Dender | 17 | 14-27 | 12 |
