KVC Westerlo 1-3 Union St. Gilloise – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise at 61% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise meet at Het Kuipje in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 12. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 29 October 2023 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
KVC Westerlo have collected 0.60 PPG across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season: 1W 3D 6L. Last five: L D D W D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for KVC Westerlo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, KVC Westerlo have posted 2W 1D 7L at Het Kuipje — 0.70 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game.
Union St. Gilloise's overall Jupiler Pro League record this term: 7W 1D 2L from 10 games (2.20 PPG). Last five: W W W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Union St. Gilloise, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Jupiler Pro League this season, Union St. Gilloise have posted 6W 3D 1L from 10 away outings — 2.10 PPG. They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
On a straight form reading, Union St. Gilloise are the stronger side — 1.60 PPG clear of the hosts (2.20 vs 0.60). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 2 meetings: KVC Westerlo 1W, Union St. Gilloise 0W, 1D.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.0 goals per game across 2 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 25 Feb 2023, ended 4–2 with KVC Westerlo winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
KVC Westerlo half-time and goal-timing data (51 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Union St. Gilloise half-time and goal-timing data (51 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 72% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 35%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — KVC Westerlo 61% and Union St. Gilloise 67% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (KVC Westerlo 59% | Union St. Gilloise 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects KVC Westerlo 1.17 xG and Union St. Gilloise 2.24 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: KVC Westerlo attack 0.789 / defence 1.278 | Union St. Gilloise attack 1.392 / defence 0.887. League average goals — home 1.665 / away 1.261. KVC Westerlo's attack strength of 0.789 is below the league average — the 1.17 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Union St. Gilloise have an above-average attack strength of 1.392 — the away xG of 2.24 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 45 KVC Westerlo games / 45 Union St. Gilloise games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: KVC Westerlo 18% | Draw 22% | Union St. Gilloise 61%. Fair-value odds: KVC Westerlo 5.56 | Draw 4.55 | Union St. Gilloise 1.64. The model has a clear lean to Union St. Gilloise (61%) — a 43pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.41. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.41 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (1.17 / 2.24) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Union St. Gilloise at 61% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.41 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 66% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 63% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: KVC Westerlo 50% | Union St. Gilloise 60% BTTS from recent games.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Het Kuipje • Kick-off: Sunday 29 Oct 2023, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: KVC Westerlo 18% | Draw 22% | Union St. Gilloise 61% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 63% | xG KVC Westerlo 1.17 / Union St. Gilloise 2.24 • Poisson strength factors: KVC Westerlo attack 0.789 / def 1.278 | Union St. Gilloise attack 1.392 / def 0.887 | league avg home 1.665 / away 1.261 • Poisson stance: Union St. Gilloise (61%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.17
KVC Westerlo xG
Expected Goals
2.24
Union St. Gilloise xG
63%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise kick off?
KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise kicked off at 15:00 on Sunday 29 October 2023 at Het Kuipje.
What was the final score in KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise?
KVC Westerlo 1 - 3 Union St. Gilloise.
Where is KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise being played?
The match is being played at Het Kuipje.
What competition is KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise part of?
KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our statistical model gives KVC Westerlo a 18% chance of winning, Union St. Gilloise a 61% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Union St. Gilloise the favourite.
Will both teams score in KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise will score (BTTS).
Will KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise?
Record (2 meetings): KVC Westerlo 1W | Draws 1 | Union St. Gilloise 0W.
What form are KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise in?
KVC Westerlo (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-D-D-W-D. Union St. Gilloise (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates KVC Westerlo's attack at 0.79x the league average against Union St. Gilloise's defence at 0.89x — combine the two and it projects 1.17 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Union St. Gilloise's attack (1.39x) against KVC Westerlo's defence (1.28x) — and the away total comes out at 2.24.
These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 9.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.7%), 0-2 (8.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Union St. Gilloise Win
18%
5.68
22%
4.59
61%
1.65
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.7%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.6%
Draw
0 – 2
8.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.17
KVC Westerlo xG
Total xG
3.41
2.24
Union St. Gilloise xG
5.68
18%
Home win
4.59
22%
Draw
1.65
61%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.60
37%
BTTS No
2.68
Clean Sheet
11%
9.43
31%
3.21
Win to Nil
2%
53.52
19%
5.29
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.3 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 3.9 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| 3 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.8%.
How many goals are KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise expected to score?
The model projects 1.17 expected goals for KVC Westerlo and 2.24 for Union St. Gilloise, a combined total of 3.41.
How confident is the prediction model for KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 61%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
KVC Westerlo's recent record stands at 16W 14D 21L from 51 games, a 1.22 PPG return, with L-D-D-W-D in the last five. The sample for KVC Westerlo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Union St. Gilloise, meanwhile, have gone 33W 9D 9L across 51 games — 2.12 PPG, with W-W-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Union St. Gilloise is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Union St. Gilloise by 0.90 — a real, if not enormous, edge over KVC Westerlo heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, KVC Westerlo have managed 10W 4D 11L from 25 games — 1.36 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Union St. Gilloise's away record stands at 15W 6D 4L across 25 trips, a 2.04 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Union St. Gilloise come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
KVC Westerlo are averaging 1.63 goals scored and 1.73 conceded per game recently; Union St. Gilloise are on 2.04 scored and 1.22 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: KVC Westerlo have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games; Union St. Gilloise in 67%.
Last 51 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
KVC Westerlo
Blended
Union St. Gilloise
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise in coming into this match?
KVC Westerlo have gone 16W 14D 21L in their last 51 games (1.22 PPG), while Union St. Gilloise have gone 33W 9D 9L in their last 51 (2.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — KVC Westerlo at home or Union St. Gilloise away?
Union St. Gilloise's away record (2.04 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — KVC Westerlo at home: 1.36 PPG; Union St. Gilloise away: 2.04 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 9 times since November 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 8 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Union St. Gilloise won 1-5 on 8 Aug 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, KVC Westerlo have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Union St. Gilloise — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
2
KVC Westerlo
3
Draws
4
Union St. Gilloise
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise?
From 9 meetings on record, KVC Westerlo have won 2, Union St. Gilloise have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise last play each other?
They last met on 8 August 2026, when KVC Westerlo 1-5 Union St. Gilloise.
Who has won more matches between KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise?
Union St. Gilloise have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 9 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
KVC Westerlo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time.
Union St. Gilloise are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 60% for KVC Westerlo, 72% for Union St. Gilloise — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 72% for KVC Westerlo and 64% for Union St. Gilloise. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 56% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = KVC Westerlo home games / Union St. Gilloise away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when KVC Westerlo play Union St. Gilloise?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of KVC Westerlo's games and 72% of Union St. Gilloise's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is KVC Westerlo vs Union St. Gilloise usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 72% of KVC Westerlo's matches and 64% of Union St. Gilloise's.
Do KVC Westerlo and Union St. Gilloise tend to score early?
KVC Westerlo have had a goal before half-time in 88% of their recent matches, Union St. Gilloise in 88% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Union St. Gilloise cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over KVC Westerlo.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Union St. Gilloise beat KVC Westerlo 1-3 at Het Kuipje, Regular Season - 12, in the Jupiler Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting KVC Westerlo 1.17 xG and Union St. Gilloise 2.24 xG, a combined 3.41. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of KVC Westerlo attack 0.79 / defence 1.28 against Union St. Gilloise attack 1.39 / defence 0.89, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it KVC Westerlo 18% | Draw 22% | Union St. Gilloise 61%, with Union St. Gilloise to win its most likely call at 61%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 87% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (KVC Westerlo 59%, Union St. Gilloise 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 64%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
KVC Westerlo's trading profile (51 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Union St. Gilloise's trading profile (51 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Union St. Gilloise arrived the stronger side — 2.12 PPG against 1.22. Form held, and they took the win. KVC Westerlo (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.04 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.76 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Union St. Gilloise (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 2.04 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.