Union St. Gilloise 2-0 Anderlecht – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise at 42% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Jupiler Pro League clash, Championship Round - 3 as Union St. Gilloise welcome Anderlecht to Stade Joseph Mariën. Kick-off is set for Saturday 12 April 2025 at 19:45 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Union St. Gilloise have gone 8W 0D 2L from 10 outings — a 2.40 PPG return. Last five: W W L W W. They are averaging 2.60 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Union St. Gilloise's home record at Stade Joseph Mariën: 8W 1D 1L from 10 Jupiler Pro League appearances (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.60 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Anderlecht stand at 5W 0D 5L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No.
Anderlecht's away record: 5W 1D 4L from 10 road trips in Jupiler Pro League this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Union St. Gilloise carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.90 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.40 vs 1.50. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 3 previous meetings, Union St. Gilloise have won 1, Anderlecht 0, with 2 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The last 3 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.7 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 23 Feb 2025, ended 2–0 with Union St. Gilloise winning.
With a balanced win record and just 0.7 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Union St. Gilloise in-play and half-time data (72 games, 36 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 63% of the time; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 69% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Anderlecht in-play and half-time data (72 games, 36 at away): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Union St. Gilloise 58% versus Anderlecht 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Union St. Gilloise 61% | Anderlecht 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union St. Gilloise 1.29 xG and Anderlecht 0.96 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 1.202 / defence 0.855 | Anderlecht attack 1.009 / defence 0.730. League average goals — home 1.471 / away 1.113. Anderlecht's defence strength of 0.730 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 60 Union St. Gilloise games / 60 Anderlecht games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 42% | Draw 33% | Anderlecht 25%. Fair-value odds: Union St. Gilloise 2.38 | Draw 3.03 | Anderlecht 4.00. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 39% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.25. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 61% — total xG of 2.25 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Union St. Gilloise at 42% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 33% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Union St. Gilloise offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.25 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 39% — reasonable confidence, supported by H2H averaging 0.7 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 47% on No. Form rates corroborate: Union St. Gilloise 60% | Anderlecht 0% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Championship Round - 3 | Venue: Stade Joseph Mariën • Kick-off: Saturday 12 Apr 2025, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 42% | Draw 33% | Anderlecht 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 39% | BTTS 47% | xG Union St. Gilloise 1.29 / Anderlecht 0.96 • Poisson strength factors: Union St. Gilloise attack 1.202 / def 0.855 | Anderlecht attack 1.009 / def 0.730 | league avg home 1.471 / away 1.113 • Poisson stance: Union St. Gilloise (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.29
Union St. Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
0.96
Anderlecht xG
47%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
39%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht kick off?
Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht kicked off at 19:45 on Saturday 12 April 2025 at Stade Joseph Mariën.
What was the final score in Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht?
Union St. Gilloise 2 - 0 Anderlecht.
Where is Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht being played?
The match is being played at Stade Joseph Mariën.
What competition is Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht part of?
Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht is a Championship Round - 3 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht?
Our statistical model gives Union St. Gilloise a 42% chance of winning, Anderlecht a 25% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Union St. Gilloise the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht will score (BTTS).
Will Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 39%.
What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht?
Record (3 meetings): Union St. Gilloise 1W | Draws 2 | Anderlecht 0W.
What form are Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht in?
Union St. Gilloise (all comps): 8W-0D-2L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 2.60 / GA 0.70 | L5 W-W-L-W-W. Anderlecht (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Union St. Gilloise's attacking strength (1.20x league average) is weighed against Anderlecht's defensive record (0.73x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.29. The same calculation in reverse, Anderlecht's attack versus Union St. Gilloise's defence, projects 0.96 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 60/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.2%), 1-0 (11.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Union St. Gilloise Win
42%
2.39
33%
3.05
25%
3.94
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.6%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
0 – 0
10.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.29
Union St. Gilloise xG
Total xG
2.25
0.96
Anderlecht xG
2.39
42%
Home win
3.05
33%
Draw
3.94
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
66%
Over 1.5
1.52
34%
Under 1.5
2.94
39%
Over 2.5
2.56
61%
Under 2.5
1.64
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.13
53%
BTTS No
1.89
Clean Sheet
38%
2.61
27%
3.64
Win to Nil
16%
6.25
7%
14.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.5 | 10.1 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.6 | 13.0 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht expected to score?
The model projects 1.29 expected goals for Union St. Gilloise and 0.96 for Anderlecht, a combined total of 2.25.
How confident is the prediction model for Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 72 outings, Union St. Gilloise have picked up 2.01 PPG on a 42W 19D 11L record — W-W-L-W-W across the most recent five.
Anderlecht's form line: 37W 17D 18L from 72 games, 1.78 PPG, last five W-L-W-L-L.
Form-wise this is close to level: Union St. Gilloise on 2.01 PPG, Anderlecht on 1.78. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Union St. Gilloise have posted 2.19 PPG from 36 outings (24W 7D 5L).
On the road, Anderlecht have gone 14W 11D 11L from 36 away games — 1.47 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.
The Goals Picture
Union St. Gilloise are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 0.96 conceded per game recently; Anderlecht are on 1.68 scored and 1.01 conceded.
Last 72 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Union St. Gilloise
Current Season
Anderlecht
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht in coming into this match?
Union St. Gilloise have gone 42W 19D 11L in their last 72 games (2.01 PPG), while Anderlecht have gone 37W 17D 18L in their last 72 (1.78 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union St. Gilloise at home or Anderlecht away?
Union St. Gilloise's home record (2.19 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union St. Gilloise at home: 2.19 PPG; Anderlecht away: 1.47 PPG.
Have Union St. Gilloise or Anderlecht been keeping clean sheets recently?
Union St. Gilloise have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Anderlecht in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 30 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Union St. Gilloise have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 24 May 2026, when Union St. Gilloise won 5-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Union St. Gilloise's record when hosting Anderlecht specifically: 4W 2D 0L from 6 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
7
Union St. Gilloise
2
Draws
1
Anderlecht
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht?
From 10 meetings on record, Union St. Gilloise have won 7, Anderlecht have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht last play each other?
They last met on 30 August 2026, when Union St. Gilloise 3-0 Anderlecht.
Who has won more matches between Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht?
Union St. Gilloise have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Union St. Gilloise 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 58% of the time.
Anderlecht 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 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Union St. Gilloise 61%, Anderlecht 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 69% (Union St. Gilloise) and 47% (Anderlecht). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 42% and 28% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Union St. Gilloise keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Anderlecht in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Union St. Gilloise home games / Anderlecht away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Union St. Gilloise play Anderlecht?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 61% of Union St. Gilloise's games and 56% of Anderlecht's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Union St. Gilloise vs Anderlecht usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 69% of Union St. Gilloise's matches and 47% of Anderlecht's.
Do Union St. Gilloise and Anderlecht tend to score early?
Union St. Gilloise have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Anderlecht in 78% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Union St. Gilloise cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Anderlecht.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Union St. Gilloise beat Anderlecht 2-0 at Stade Joseph Mariën, Championship Round - 3, in the Jupiler Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Union St. Gilloise 1.29 xG and Anderlecht 0.96 xG, a combined 2.25. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Anderlecht landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Union St. Gilloise attack 1.20 / defence 0.85 against Anderlecht attack 1.01 / defence 0.73, drawn from 60/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Union St. Gilloise 42% | Draw 33% | Anderlecht 25%, with Union St. Gilloise to win its most likely call at 42%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 39%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 68% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 47% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Union St. Gilloise 61%, Anderlecht 54%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Union St. Gilloise's trading profile (72 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
Anderlecht's trading profile (72 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Union St. Gilloise 2.01 PPG, Anderlecht 1.78 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Union St. Gilloise win broke the near-deadlock. Union St. Gilloise (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.94 average — tighter than their form line. Anderlecht (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.44 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 1.11 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.