Gent vs Union St. Gilloise – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise at 41% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Gent vs Union St. Gilloise encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Full Analysis
Planet Group Arena plays host to Gent versus Union St. Gilloise in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 33. Kick-off: Saturday 15 May 2027 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Gent have collected 1.60 PPG across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season: 4W 4D 2L. Last five: D W W W W. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Gent have played only a handful of Jupiler Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Gent's home record at Planet Group Arena: 4W 5D 1L from 10 Jupiler Pro League appearances (1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Planet Group Arena. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Union St. Gilloise (all games): 6W 2D 2L across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this term — 2.00 points per game. Last five: W W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. 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.
When travelling in Jupiler Pro League this season, Union St. Gilloise have posted 5W 3D 2L from 10 away outings — 1.80 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.60 for Gent, 2.00 for Union St. Gilloise — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
Union St. Gilloise hold the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, claiming 4 wins from 10 meetings. The hosts have won just 0 times in that span.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 21 May 2026, ended 0–0 with a draw.
It is worth noting that Union St. Gilloise have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 10 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading Data
Gent goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (44 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
Union St. Gilloise goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (44 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; they lead at the break 46% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Gent 52% versus Union St. Gilloise 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Gent 48% | Union St. Gilloise 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Gent 1.19 xG and Union St. Gilloise 1.38 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: Gent attack 1.041 / defence 0.708 | Union St. Gilloise attack 1.425 / defence 0.739. League average goals — home 1.540 / away 1.371. Union St. Gilloise's defence strength of 0.739 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Union St. Gilloise have an above-average attack strength of 1.425 — the away xG of 1.38 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Gent's defence rating of 0.708 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 34 Gent games / 34 Union St. Gilloise games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Gent 32% | Draw 26% | Union St. Gilloise 41%. Fair-value odds: Gent 3.12 | Draw 3.85 | Union St. Gilloise 2.44. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.57. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.57 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Union St. Gilloise as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Union St. Gilloise if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.57 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 47% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Gent 30% | Union St. Gilloise 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Gent vs Union St. Gilloise | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 33 | Venue: Planet Group Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 15 May 2027, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Gent 32% | Draw 26% | Union St. Gilloise 41% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 52% | xG Gent 1.19 / Union St. Gilloise 1.38 • Poisson strength factors: Gent attack 1.041 / def 0.708 | Union St. Gilloise attack 1.425 / def 0.739 | league avg home 1.540 / away 1.371 • Poisson stance: Union St. Gilloise (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.19
Gent xG
Expected Goals
1.38
Union St. Gilloise xG
52%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
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 Gent vs Union St. Gilloise kick off?
Gent vs Union St. Gilloise is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 15 May 2027 at Planet Group Arena.
Where is Gent vs Union St. Gilloise being played?
The match is being played at Planet Group Arena.
What competition is Gent vs Union St. Gilloise part of?
Gent vs Union St. Gilloise is a Regular Season - 33 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Gent vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our statistical model gives Gent a 32% chance of winning, Union St. Gilloise a 41% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Union St. Gilloise the favourite.
Will both teams score in Gent vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Gent and Union St. Gilloise will score (BTTS).
Will Gent vs Union St. Gilloise have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Gent and Union St. Gilloise?
Record (10 meetings): Gent 0W | Draws 6 | Union St. Gilloise 4W.
What form are Gent and Union St. Gilloise in?
Gent (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-W-W-W-W. Union St. Gilloise (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Gent's attacking strength (1.04x league average) is weighed against Union St. Gilloise's defensive record (0.74x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.19. Flip it around — Union St. Gilloise's attack (1.43x) against Gent's defence (0.71x) — and the away total comes out at 1.38.
These ratings are built from 34/34 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 14.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.3%), 0-1 (9.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Union St. Gilloise Win
32%
3.11
26%
3.79
41%
2.41
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.6%
Away win
1 – 0
9.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.19
Gent xG
Total xG
2.57
1.38
Union St. Gilloise xG
3.11
32%
Home win
3.79
26%
Draw
2.41
41%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.92
48%
BTTS No
2.08
Clean Sheet
25%
3.99
31%
3.27
Win to Nil
8%
12.42
13%
7.89
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 10.6 | 7.3 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.1 | 12.6 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 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 Gent vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.
How many goals are Gent and Union St. Gilloise expected to score?
The model projects 1.19 expected goals for Gent and 1.38 for Union St. Gilloise, a combined total of 2.57.
How confident is the prediction model for Gent vs Union St. Gilloise?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 44 outings, Gent have picked up 1.45 PPG on a 17W 13D 14L record — D-W-W-W-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Gent, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Union St. Gilloise's form line: 28W 12D 4L from 44 games, 2.18 PPG, last five W-W-D-W-W. It's still early in the season for Union St. Gilloise, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Union St. Gilloise are the form team by 0.73 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Gent.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Gent have posted 1.68 PPG from 22 outings (10W 7D 5L).
On the road, Union St. Gilloise have gone 9W 9D 4L from 22 away games — 1.64 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 2.18 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Union St. Gilloise's season.
Attack vs Defence
Gent are averaging 1.34 goals scored and 1.27 conceded per game recently; Union St. Gilloise are on 1.75 scored and 0.64 conceded.
Defensively: Union St. Gilloise in 50% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 44 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Gent
Early Season
Union St. Gilloise
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Gent and Union St. Gilloise in coming into this match?
Gent have gone 17W 13D 14L in their last 44 games (1.45 PPG), while Union St. Gilloise have gone 28W 12D 4L in their last 44 (2.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Gent at home or Union St. Gilloise away?
Gent's home record (1.68 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Gent at home: 1.68 PPG; Union St. Gilloise away: 1.64 PPG.
Have Gent or Union St. Gilloise been keeping clean sheets recently?
Gent have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Union St. Gilloise in 50%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to November 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. They last met on 21 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
The last 3 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Union St. Gilloise won 0-3 on 5 Apr 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Gent have gone 0W 2D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Union St. Gilloise — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
0
Gent
6
Draws
4
Union St. Gilloise
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Gent and Union St. Gilloise?
From 10 meetings on record, Gent have won 0, Union St. Gilloise have won 4, and 6 have been drawn.
When did Gent and Union St. Gilloise last play each other?
They last met on 21 May 2026, when Gent 0-0 Union St. Gilloise.
Who has won more matches between Gent and Union St. Gilloise?
Union St. Gilloise have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Gent are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Union St. Gilloise are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Gent 46%, Union St. Gilloise 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Gent) and 41% (Union St. Gilloise).
On the defensive side: Gent keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches; Union St. Gilloise in 32%; Gent have failed to score in 27% of games; Union St. Gilloise in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Gent 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 Gent play Union St. Gilloise?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Gent's recent matches and 54% of Union St. Gilloise's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Gent vs Union St. Gilloise usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Gent's recent games and 41% of Union St. Gilloise's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Gent and Union St. Gilloise tend to score early?
Gent have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Union St. Gilloise in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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