Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Union St. Gilloise at 89%, yet other data sources diverge — this Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Union St. Gilloise host SK Beveren at Stade Joseph Marien in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 18. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 23 January 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Union St. Gilloise — All Games: 7W 2D 1L from 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season, averaging 2.30 points per game. Last five: D W W W W. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. Union St. Gilloise have played only a handful of Jupiler Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Stade Joseph Marien, Union St. Gilloise have gone 8W 2D 0L this season (10 games, 2.60 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 7 clean sheets from 10 home games (70%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Stade Joseph Marien. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, SK Beveren have recorded 7W 0D 3L from 10 outings — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W L L W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.10. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. SK Beveren have played only a handful of Jupiler Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
SK Beveren away from home this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 away games — 1.90 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.20 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.
The form comparison is too close to call — 2.30 PPG (Union St. Gilloise) versus 2.10 (SK Beveren). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
In-Play Data
Union St. Gilloise trading profile (38 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 47% of the time.
SK Beveren trading profile (38 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 79% 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; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 79% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Union St. Gilloise 45% versus SK Beveren 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Union St. Gilloise 45% | SK Beveren 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union St. Gilloise 3.27 xG and SK Beveren 0.49 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 1.363 / defence 0.630 | SK Beveren attack 0.611 / defence 1.511. League average goals — home 1.585 / away 1.268. Union St. Gilloise carry an above-average attack strength of 1.363 — their λ of 3.27 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. SK Beveren bring a strong defensive rating of 1.511 — this is suppressing Union St. Gilloise's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Union St. Gilloise's defence rating of 0.630 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 36 Union St. Gilloise games / 6 SK Beveren games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 89% | Draw 8% | SK Beveren 3%. Fair-value odds: Union St. Gilloise 1.12 | Draw 12.50 | SK Beveren 33.33. The model has a clear lean to Union St. Gilloise (89%) — a 86pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 72% | BTTS probability 37% | Total xG 3.75. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 72% — a total xG of 3.75 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 probability of 37% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise as the most likely outcome at 89% — clear model lean.
Poisson projects 3.75 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 72% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 37%. Form rates corroborate: Union St. Gilloise 30% | SK Beveren 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Stade Joseph Marien • Kick-off: Saturday 23 Jan 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Union St. Gilloise 89% | Draw 8% | SK Beveren 3% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 72% | BTTS 37% | xG Union St. Gilloise 3.27 / SK Beveren 0.49 • Poisson strength factors: Union St. Gilloise attack 1.363 / def 0.630 | SK Beveren attack 0.611 / def 1.511 | league avg home 1.585 / away 1.268 • Poisson stance: Union St. Gilloise (89%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
3.27
Union St. Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
0.49
SK Beveren xG
37%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
72%
Over 2.5
52%
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 SK Beveren kick off?
Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 23 January 2027 at Stade Joseph Marien.
Where is Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren being played?
The match is being played at Stade Joseph Marien.
What competition is Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren part of?
Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren?
Our statistical model gives Union St. Gilloise a 89% chance of winning, SK Beveren a 3% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw — making Union St. Gilloise the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren?
Our model estimates a 37% probability that both Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren will score (BTTS).
Will Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 72%.
What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren in?
Union St. Gilloise (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 0.90 | L5 D-W-W-W-W. SK Beveren (all comps): 7W-0D-3L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-L-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Union St. Gilloise's attack rating (1.36) and SK Beveren's defence rating (1.51), the model arrives at 3.27 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, SK Beveren's attack versus Union St. Gilloise's defence, projects 0.49 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 36/6 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 3-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.6%. Close behind: 2-0 (12.5%), 4-0 (11.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Union St. Gilloise Win
89%
1.12
8%
12.72
3%
34.97
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
3 – 0
13.6%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.5%
Home win
4 – 0
11.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
3.27
Union St. Gilloise xG
Total xG
3.75
0.49
SK Beveren xG
1.12
89%
Home win
12.72
8%
Draw
34.97
3%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
72%
Over 2.5
1.39
28%
Under 2.5
3.57
52%
Over 3.5
1.92
48%
Under 3.5
2.08
32%
Over 4.5
3.12
68%
Under 4.5
1.47
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
37%
BTTS Yes
2.69
63%
BTTS No
1.59
Clean Sheet
61%
1.63
4%
26.18
Win to Nil
55%
1.82
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | – | – | – |
| 1 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 3 | 13.6 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | – | – |
| 4 | 11.1 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 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 SK Beveren?
Our Poisson model rates 3-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.6%.
How many goals are Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren expected to score?
The model projects 3.27 expected goals for Union St. Gilloise and 0.49 for SK Beveren, a combined total of 3.75.
How confident is the prediction model for Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 89%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 38 outings, Union St. Gilloise have picked up 2.16 PPG on a 24W 10D 4L record — D-W-W-W-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Union St. Gilloise, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
SK Beveren's form line: 31W 4D 3L from 38 games, 2.55 PPG, last five W-L-L-W-W. It's still early in the season for SK Beveren, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Union St. Gilloise on 2.16 PPG, SK Beveren on 2.55. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Union St. Gilloise have posted 2.68 PPG from 19 outings (16W 3D 0L). That's noticeably better than their 2.16 PPG overall — Union St. Gilloise are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, SK Beveren have gone 13W 3D 3L from 19 away games — 2.21 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 1.79 goals scored and 0.68 conceded per game recently; SK Beveren are on 2.13 scored and 0.87 conceded. SK Beveren's attacking output running into Union St. Gilloise's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: Union St. Gilloise have kept a clean sheet in 47% of their games; SK Beveren in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 38 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Union St. Gilloise
Early Season
SK Beveren
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren in coming into this match?
Union St. Gilloise have gone 24W 10D 4L in their last 38 games (2.16 PPG), while SK Beveren have gone 31W 4D 3L in their last 38 (2.55 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union St. Gilloise at home or SK Beveren away?
Union St. Gilloise's home record (2.68 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union St. Gilloise at home: 2.68 PPG; SK Beveren away: 2.21 PPG.
Have Union St. Gilloise or SK Beveren been keeping clean sheets recently?
Union St. Gilloise have kept a clean sheet in 47% of their recent games, SK Beveren in 45%.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Union St. Gilloise are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 53% of the time.
SK Beveren are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Union St. Gilloise 37%, SK Beveren 63% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 47% for Union St. Gilloise and 79% for SK Beveren. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 16% and 47% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Union St. Gilloise keep a clean sheet in 63% 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 / SK Beveren 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 SK Beveren?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 37% of Union St. Gilloise's recent matches and 63% of SK Beveren's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Union St. Gilloise vs SK Beveren usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 47% of Union St. Gilloise's matches and 79% of SK Beveren's.
Do Union St. Gilloise and SK Beveren tend to score early?
Union St. Gilloise have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, SK Beveren in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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