Union St. Gilloise 2-1 RAAL La Louvière – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise at 65% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière encounter.
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Match Analysis
Union St. Gilloise host RAAL La Louvière at Stade Joseph Marien in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 24. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 8 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Union St. Gilloise have gone 4W 5D 1L from 10 outings — a 1.70 PPG return. Last five: W D W D W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Union St. Gilloise, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Union St. Gilloise's form when playing at home: 9W 1D 0L across 10 games at Stade Joseph Marien this term (2.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 0.20 conceded per game. 8 clean sheets from 10 home games (80%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Stade Joseph Marien. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 2.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.70 — Union St. Gilloise are significantly better at Stade Joseph Marien than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, RAAL La Louvière stand at 1W 4D 5L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L D W L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for RAAL La Louvière, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, RAAL La Louvière have gone 2W 4D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
On current form, Union St. Gilloise have the edge — a 1.00 PPG advantage (1.70 vs 0.70) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 1 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Union St. Gilloise, 0 for RAAL La Louvière and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 24 Aug 2025, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 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.
In-Play Data
Union St. Gilloise trading profile (52 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; they lead at the break 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time.
RAAL La Louvière trading profile (52 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Union St. Gilloise 46% versus RAAL La Louvière 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Union St. Gilloise 46% | RAAL La Louvière 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union St. Gilloise 1.75 xG and RAAL La Louvière 0.60 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 1.179 / defence 0.502 | RAAL La Louvière attack 0.944 / defence 1.181. League average goals — home 1.256 / away 1.276. Union St. Gilloise's defence rating of 0.502 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 53 Union St. Gilloise games / 23 RAAL La Louvière games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 65% | Draw 23% | RAAL La Louvière 12%. Fair-value odds: Union St. Gilloise 1.54 | Draw 4.35 | RAAL La Louvière 8.33. The model has a clear lean to Union St. Gilloise (65%) — a 53pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 38% | Total xG 2.35. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.35 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 38% 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 65% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.35 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 42% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 38%. Form rates are neutral: Union St. Gilloise 20% | RAAL La Louvière 80%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Stade Joseph Marien • Kick-off: Sunday 8 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 65% | Draw 23% | RAAL La Louvière 12% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 38% | xG Union St. Gilloise 1.75 / RAAL La Louvière 0.60 • Poisson strength factors: Union St. Gilloise attack 1.179 / def 0.502 | RAAL La Louvière attack 0.944 / def 1.181 | league avg home 1.256 / away 1.276 • Poisson stance: Union St. Gilloise (65%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.75
Union St. Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
0.60
RAAL La Louvière xG
38%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
21%
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 RAAL La Louvière kick off?
Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière kicked off at 15:00 on Sunday 8 February 2026 at Stade Joseph Marien.
What was the final score in Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière?
Union St. Gilloise 2 - 1 RAAL La Louvière.
Where is Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière being played?
The match is being played at Stade Joseph Marien.
What competition is Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière part of?
Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière?
Our statistical model gives Union St. Gilloise a 65% chance of winning, RAAL La Louvière a 12% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Union St. Gilloise the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière?
Our model estimates a 38% probability that both Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière will score (BTTS).
Will Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière?
Record (1 meetings): Union St. Gilloise 0W | Draws 1 | RAAL La Louvière 0W.
What form are Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière in?
Union St. Gilloise (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-D-W-D-W. RAAL La Louvière (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-D-W-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Union St. Gilloise's attack at 1.18x the league average against RAAL La Louvière's defence at 1.18x — combine the two and it projects 1.75 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, RAAL La Louvière's attack versus Union St. Gilloise's defence, projects 0.60 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 53/23 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-0 carries the highest individual probability at 15.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-0 (14.5%), 1-1 (11.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Union St. Gilloise Win
65%
1.54
23%
4.36
12%
8.24
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.6%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
14.5%
Home win
1 – 1
10.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.75
Union St. Gilloise xG
Total xG
2.35
0.60
RAAL La Louvière xG
1.54
65%
Home win
4.36
23%
Draw
8.24
12%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
38%
BTTS Yes
2.65
62%
BTTS No
1.60
Clean Sheet
55%
1.83
17%
5.74
Win to Nil
35%
2.82
2%
47.31
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.5 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 16.6 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 14.5 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 8.5 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | – | – |
| 4 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – | – |
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 RAAL La Louvière?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.3%.
How many goals are Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière expected to score?
The model projects 1.75 expected goals for Union St. Gilloise and 0.60 for RAAL La Louvière, a combined total of 2.35.
How confident is the prediction model for Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 65%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Union St. Gilloise come into this having played 52 games, going 35W 12D 5L for 2.25 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-W-D-W. The sample for Union St. Gilloise is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, RAAL La Louvière sit at 1.65 PPG from 52 outings (23W 17D 12L), a run that reads L-D-W-L-D across their last five. The sample for RAAL La Louvière is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Union St. Gilloise carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.60 PPG clear of RAAL La Louvière — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Union St. Gilloise's home form reads 21W 3D 2L across 26 games on their own ground, a 2.54 PPG return.
Away from home, RAAL La Louvière have taken 1.58 points per game from 26 outings (11W 8D 7L).
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 1.88 goals scored and 0.62 conceded per game recently; RAAL La Louvière are on 1.38 scored and 0.98 conceded. Union St. Gilloise's scoring rate against RAAL La Louvière's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
Defensively: Union St. Gilloise have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 52 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Union St. Gilloise
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RAAL La Louvière
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière in coming into this match?
Union St. Gilloise have gone 35W 12D 5L in their last 52 games (2.25 PPG), while RAAL La Louvière have gone 23W 17D 12L in their last 52 (1.65 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union St. Gilloise at home or RAAL La Louvière away?
Union St. Gilloise's home record (2.54 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union St. Gilloise at home: 2.54 PPG; RAAL La Louvière away: 1.58 PPG.
Have Union St. Gilloise or RAAL La Louvière been keeping clean sheets recently?
Union St. Gilloise have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their recent games, RAAL La Louvière in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. They last met on 8 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Union St. Gilloise
1
Draws
0
RAAL La Louvière
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière?
From 2 meetings on record, Union St. Gilloise have won 1, RAAL La Louvière have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière last play each other?
They last met on 8 February 2026, when Union St. Gilloise 2-1 RAAL La Louvière.
Who has won more matches between Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière?
Union St. Gilloise have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 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 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 62% of the time.
RAAL La Louvière are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Union St. Gilloise 38%, RAAL La Louvière 69% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Union St. Gilloise) and 58% (RAAL La Louvière).
On the defensive side: Union St. Gilloise keep a clean sheet in 58% 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 / RAAL La Louvière 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 RAAL La Louvière?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 38% of Union St. Gilloise's recent matches and 69% of RAAL La Louvière's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Union St. Gilloise vs RAAL La Louvière usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Union St. Gilloise's recent games and 58% of RAAL La Louvière's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Union St. Gilloise and RAAL La Louvière tend to score early?
Union St. Gilloise have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, RAAL La Louvière in 69% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Union St. Gilloise edge out RAAL La Louvière 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Union St. Gilloise beat RAAL La Louvière 2-1 at Stade Joseph Marien, Regular Season - 24, 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 1.75 xG and RAAL La Louvière 0.60 xG, a combined 2.35. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 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 1.18 / defence 0.50 against RAAL La Louvière attack 0.94 / defence 1.18, drawn from 53/23 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Union St. Gilloise 65% | Draw 23% | RAAL La Louvière 12%, with Union St. Gilloise to win its most likely call at 65%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 42%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 68% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 38% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Union St. Gilloise 46%, RAAL La Louvière 48%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Union St. Gilloise's trading profile (52 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time, and conceded here.
RAAL La Louvière's trading profile (52 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Union St. Gilloise arrived the stronger side — 2.25 PPG against 1.65. That form edge translated into the three points. RAAL La Louvière (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.19 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). 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.