Union St. Gilloise 2-2 KVC Westerlo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise at 55% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
KVC Westerlo make the trip to Stade Joseph Mariën to face Union St. Gilloise in Jupiler Pro League (matchday 25). The match kicks off on Saturday 10 February 2024 at 17:15 UK time.
Current Form
Union St. Gilloise's record over their last 10 games: 7W 3D 0L (2.40 PPG). Last five: D W D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.00 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Union St. Gilloise's home record over their last 10 home games: 8W 1D 1L (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
KVC Westerlo (all games): 4W 2D 4L across their last 10 — 1.40 points per game. Last five: W L D W L. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.90. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
KVC Westerlo's away record over their last 10 away games: 2W 5D 3L (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Form favours the hosts. Union St. Gilloise's 2.40 PPG return is 1.00 points per game ahead of KVC Westerlo's 1.40 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (from Union St. Gilloise's last 10 home games and KVC Westerlo's last 10 away games) — both teams have scored in 70% of Union St. Gilloise's games and 70% of KVC Westerlo's. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 3 H2H matches in our data, the wins are level at 1 apiece, with 1 draw. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 4.0 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 29 Oct 2023, ended Union St. Gilloise 3–1 KVC Westerlo — a Union St. Gilloise win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Union St. Gilloise half-time and goal-timing data (last 64 games, 32 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 81% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; they lead at the break 50% of the time; of the 15 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 47%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (home games).
KVC Westerlo half-time and goal-timing data (last 64 games, 32 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; of the 26 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 35%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Union St. Gilloise 69% and KVC Westerlo 61% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Union St. Gilloise 67% | KVC Westerlo 64%). Note also that KVC Westerlo surrender HT leads in 35% of cases while Union St. Gilloise recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 47% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union St. Gilloise 2.08 xG and KVC Westerlo 1.31 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: Union St. Gilloise attack 1.211 / defence 0.956 | KVC Westerlo attack 1.139 / defence 1.064. League average goals — home 1.618 / away 1.199. Data: built from Union St. Gilloise's last 58 games and KVC Westerlo's last 58.
Result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 55% | Draw 21% | KVC Westerlo 23%. Fair-value odds: Union St. Gilloise 1.81 | Draw 4.67 | KVC Westerlo 4.26. The model has a clear lean to Union St. Gilloise (55%) — a 32pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS Yes probability 64% | Total xG 3.39. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.39 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 64% — both xG figures (2.08 / 1.31) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Union St. Gilloise at 55% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.39 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 66% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Union St. Gilloise's last 10 home games and KVC Westerlo's last 10 away games) averaging 3.2 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.0 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 64% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Union St. Gilloise 70% (last 10 home games) | KVC Westerlo 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, matchday 25 | Venue: Stade Joseph Mariën • Kick-off: Saturday 10 February 2024 at 17:15 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 55% | Draw 21% | KVC Westerlo 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% (Under 34%) | BTTS Yes 64% (No 36%) | xG Union St. Gilloise 2.08 / KVC Westerlo 1.31 • Poisson strength factors: Union St. Gilloise attack 1.211 / def 0.956 | KVC Westerlo attack 1.139 / def 1.064 | league avg home 1.618 / away 1.199 • Poisson stance: Union St. Gilloise (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.08
Union St. Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
1.31
KVC Westerlo xG
64%
BTTS
85%
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.
❓ Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo FAQs
What time does Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo kick off?
Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo kicked off at 17:15 UK time on Saturday 10 February 2024 at Stade Joseph Mariën.
What was the final score in Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo?
Union St. Gilloise 2 - 2 KVC Westerlo.
Where is Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo being played?
The match is being played at Stade Joseph Mariën.
What competition is Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo part of?
Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo is a Jupiler Pro League fixture (matchday 25) (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo?
Our statistical model gives Union St. Gilloise a 55% chance of winning, KVC Westerlo a 23% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Union St. Gilloise the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo?
Our model estimates a 64% probability that both Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Union St. Gilloise's attacking strength (1.21x league average) is weighed against KVC Westerlo's defensive record (1.06x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.08. Flip it around — KVC Westerlo's attack (1.14x) against Union St. Gilloise's defence (0.96x) — and the away total comes out at 1.31.
These ratings are built from Union St. Gilloise's last 58 games and KVC Westerlo's last 58 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.6%), 2-0 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Union St. Gilloise Win
55%
1.81
21%
4.67
23%
4.26
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.6%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.2%
Draw
2 – 0
7.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.08
Union St. Gilloise xG
Total xG
3.39
1.31
KVC Westerlo xG
1.81
55%
Home win
4.67
21%
Draw
4.26
23%
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
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
64%
BTTS Yes
1.56
36%
BTTS No
2.78
Clean Sheet
27%
3.70
12%
8.04
Win to Nil
15%
6.70
3%
34.24
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 7.0 | 9.2 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.3 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.4%.
How many goals are Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo expected to score?
The model projects 2.08 expected goals for Union St. Gilloise and 1.31 for KVC Westerlo, a combined total of 3.39.
How confident is the prediction model for Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 64 outings, Union St. Gilloise have picked up 2.20 PPG on a 43W 12D 9L record — D-W-D-W-W across the most recent five.
KVC Westerlo's form line: 21W 17D 26L from 64 games, 1.25 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-L.
Put side by side, Union St. Gilloise are the form team by 0.95 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against KVC Westerlo.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Union St. Gilloise have posted 2.34 PPG from their last 32 home games (24W 3D 5L).
On the road, KVC Westerlo have gone 8W 12D 12L from their last 32 away games — 1.12 PPG when travelling.
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
Union St. Gilloise are averaging 2.03 goals scored and 1.16 conceded per game recently; KVC Westerlo are on 1.67 scored and 1.77 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Union St. Gilloise have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games; KVC Westerlo in 61%.
Last 64 Results
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Union St. Gilloise
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KVC Westerlo
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Union St. Gilloise (Home) vs KVC Westerlo (Away)
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❓ Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo Form FAQs
What form are Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo in coming into this match?
Union St. Gilloise have gone 43W 12D 9L in their last 64 games (2.20 PPG), while KVC Westerlo have gone 21W 17D 26L in their last 64 (1.25 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union St. Gilloise at home or KVC Westerlo away?
Union St. Gilloise's home record (2.34 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union St. Gilloise at home: 2.34 PPG; KVC Westerlo away: 1.12 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 9 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to November 2022 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Jupiler Pro League. The most recent was on 8 August 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Union St. Gilloise won KVC Westerlo 1-5 Union St. Gilloise on 8 Aug 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Union St. Gilloise have gone 2W 2D 0L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against KVC Westerlo — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
4
Union St. Gilloise
3
Draws
2
KVC Westerlo
Recent Meetings
❓ Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, Union St. Gilloise have won 4, KVC Westerlo have won 2, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 August 2026: KVC Westerlo 1-5 Union St. Gilloise.
Who has won more matches between Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo?
Union St. Gilloise have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Union St. Gilloise are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 53% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 43% of those situations.
KVC Westerlo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 50% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Union St. Gilloise 62%, KVC Westerlo 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 72% for Union St. Gilloise and 53% for KVC Westerlo. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 28% and 31% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Union St. Gilloise keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Union St. Gilloise home games / KVC Westerlo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Union St. Gilloise vs KVC Westerlo Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Union St. Gilloise's games and 62% of KVC Westerlo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 72% of Union St. Gilloise's matches and 53% of KVC Westerlo's.
Do Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 81% of Union St. Gilloise's recent matches and 78% of KVC Westerlo's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Union St. Gilloise and KVC Westerlo finished level at 2-2 at Stade Joseph Mariën, Regular Season - 25, in the Jupiler Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Union St. Gilloise 2.08 xG and KVC Westerlo 1.31 xG, a combined 3.39. The scoreboard read 2-2 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 Union St. Gilloise attack 1.21 / defence 0.96 against KVC Westerlo attack 1.14 / defence 1.06, drawn from 58/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Union St. Gilloise 55% | Draw 21% | KVC Westerlo 23%, with Union St. Gilloise to win its most likely call at 55%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 64% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 66% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Union St. Gilloise 67%, KVC Westerlo 64%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 65%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Union St. Gilloise's trading profile (64 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did.
KVC Westerlo's trading profile (64 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Union St. Gilloise arrived the stronger side — 2.20 PPG against 1.25. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Union St. Gilloise (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.03 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.