Anderlecht 1-0 Union St. Gilloise – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Anderlecht at 40%, yet in-form Union St. Gilloise provide a compelling counter-argument — this Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Jupiler Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 16 sees Union St. Gilloise travel to Lotto Park to take on Anderlecht. The game is scheduled for Sunday 30 November 2025, 17:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Anderlecht stand at 5W 4D 1L from 10 Jupiler Pro League matches — 1.90 PPG. Last five: D L W W W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.60 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 Anderlecht, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Anderlecht have posted 5W 2D 3L at Lotto Park — 1.70 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Across all Jupiler Pro League games this season, Union St. Gilloise have recorded 8W 1D 1L from 10 outings — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W W W D W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 0.50. Defensively, 0.50 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Union St. Gilloise, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Union St. Gilloise's away record: 6W 3D 1L from 10 road trips in Jupiler Pro League this season (2.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Union St. Gilloise are 0.60 PPG ahead (2.50 vs 1.90), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H
The previous 6 encounters between these sides heavily favour Union St. Gilloise, who boast 4 victories compared to 0 for Anderlecht.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.2 per contest from 6 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 31 Aug 2025, ended 0–2 with Union St. Gilloise winning.
It is worth noting that Union St. Gilloise have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 6 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
In-Play Data
Anderlecht trading profile (55 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 39% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time.
Union St. Gilloise trading profile (55 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 61% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; they lead at the break 51% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Anderlecht 36% versus Union St. Gilloise 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Anderlecht 42% | Union St. Gilloise 49%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Anderlecht 1.27 xG and Union St. Gilloise 1.06 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: Anderlecht attack 1.156 / defence 0.847 | Union St. Gilloise attack 1.211 / defence 0.842. League average goals — home 1.302 / away 1.036. Union St. Gilloise have an above-average attack strength of 1.211 — the away xG of 1.06 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 45 Anderlecht games / 45 Union St. Gilloise games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Anderlecht 40% | Draw 30% | Union St. Gilloise 30%. Fair-value odds: Anderlecht 2.50 | Draw 3.33 | Union St. Gilloise 3.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.33. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.33 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Anderlecht as the most likely outcome at 40% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Union St. Gilloise (2.50 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Anderlecht offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.33 combined xG gives a 41% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by H2H averaging 1.2 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 48% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Anderlecht 50% | Union St. Gilloise 50%.
The outsider holds a 30% 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: Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: Lotto Park • Kick-off: Sunday 30 Nov 2025, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Anderlecht 40% | Draw 30% | Union St. Gilloise 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 48% | xG Anderlecht 1.27 / Union St. Gilloise 1.06 • Poisson strength factors: Anderlecht attack 1.156 / def 0.847 | Union St. Gilloise attack 1.211 / def 0.842 | league avg home 1.302 / away 1.036 • Poisson stance: Anderlecht (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.27
Anderlecht xG
Expected Goals
1.06
Union St. Gilloise xG
48%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
41%
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 Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise kick off?
Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise kicked off at 17:30 on Sunday 30 November 2025 at Lotto Park.
What was the final score in Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise?
Anderlecht 1 - 0 Union St. Gilloise.
Where is Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise being played?
The match is being played at Lotto Park.
What competition is Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise part of?
Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our statistical model gives Anderlecht a 40% chance of winning, Union St. Gilloise a 30% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Anderlecht the favourite.
Will both teams score in Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise will score (BTTS).
Will Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise?
Record (6 meetings): Anderlecht 0W | Draws 2 | Union St. Gilloise 4W.
What form are Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise in?
Anderlecht (all comps): 5W-4D-1L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 0.60 | L5 D-L-W-W-W. Union St. Gilloise (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-W-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Anderlecht's attack at 1.16x the league average against Union St. Gilloise's defence at 0.84x — combine the two and it projects 1.27 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Union St. Gilloise's attack versus Anderlecht's defence, projects 1.06 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (11.4%), 1-0 (10.6%). 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
Anderlecht Win
40%
2.49
30%
3.37
30%
3.32
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.3%
Home win
0 – 1
10.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.27
Anderlecht xG
Total xG
2.33
1.06
Union St. Gilloise xG
2.49
40%
Home win
3.37
30%
Draw
3.32
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
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
48%
BTTS Yes
2.09
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
35%
2.89
28%
3.55
Win to Nil
14%
7.19
8%
11.78
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.3 | 13.1 | 7.0 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise expected to score?
The model projects 1.27 expected goals for Anderlecht and 1.06 for Union St. Gilloise, a combined total of 2.33.
How confident is the prediction model for Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Anderlecht's recent record stands at 26W 11D 18L from 55 games, a 1.62 PPG return, with D-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Anderlecht is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Union St. Gilloise, meanwhile, have gone 35W 14D 6L across 55 games — 2.16 PPG, with W-W-W-D-W in their last five. The sample for Union St. Gilloise is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Union St. Gilloise by 0.54 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Anderlecht heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Anderlecht have managed 14W 6D 8L from 28 games — 1.71 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Union St. Gilloise's away record stands at 14W 10D 4L across 28 trips, a 1.86 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Anderlecht are averaging 1.53 goals scored and 0.96 conceded per game recently; Union St. Gilloise are on 1.85 scored and 0.65 conceded. Union St. Gilloise's attacking output running into Anderlecht's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: Anderlecht have kept a clean sheet in 44% of their games; Union St. Gilloise in 51% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 55 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Anderlecht
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Union St. Gilloise
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise in coming into this match?
Anderlecht have gone 26W 11D 18L in their last 55 games (1.62 PPG), while Union St. Gilloise have gone 35W 14D 6L in their last 55 (2.16 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Anderlecht at home or Union St. Gilloise away?
Union St. Gilloise's away record (1.86 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Anderlecht at home: 1.71 PPG; Union St. Gilloise away: 1.86 PPG.
Have Anderlecht or Union St. Gilloise been keeping clean sheets recently?
Anderlecht have kept a clean sheet in 44% of their recent games, Union St. Gilloise in 51%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching 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.
Streaks & Records
Union St. Gilloise have won the last 3 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
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.
Anderlecht's record when hosting Union St. Gilloise specifically: 1W 0D 3L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Anderlecht
2
Draws
7
Union St. Gilloise
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise?
From 10 meetings on record, Anderlecht have won 1, Union St. Gilloise have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise last play each other?
They last met on 30 August 2026, when Union St. Gilloise 3-0 Anderlecht.
Who has won more matches between Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise?
Union St. Gilloise have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Anderlecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% 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 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Anderlecht 39%, Union St. Gilloise 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (Anderlecht) and 43% (Union St. Gilloise).
On the defensive side: Anderlecht keep a clean sheet in 46% of their matches; Union St. Gilloise in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Anderlecht 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 Anderlecht play Union St. Gilloise?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 39% of Anderlecht's recent matches and 50% of Union St. Gilloise's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Anderlecht vs Union St. Gilloise usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 54% of Anderlecht's recent games and 43% of Union St. Gilloise's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Anderlecht and Union St. Gilloise tend to score early?
Anderlecht have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Union St. Gilloise in 61% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Anderlecht edge out Union St. Gilloise 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Anderlecht beat Union St. Gilloise 1-0 at Lotto Park, Regular Season - 16, in the Jupiler Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Anderlecht 1.27 xG and Union St. Gilloise 1.06 xG, a combined 2.33. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Union St. Gilloise landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Anderlecht attack 1.16 / defence 0.85 against Union St. Gilloise attack 1.21 / defence 0.84, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Anderlecht 40% | Draw 30% | Union St. Gilloise 30%, with Anderlecht to win its most likely call at 40%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 41%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 68% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Anderlecht 42%, Union St. Gilloise 49%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 40%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Anderlecht's trading profile (55 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 36% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time, and duly kept one.
Union St. Gilloise's trading profile (55 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Union St. Gilloise arrived the stronger side — 2.16 PPG against 1.62. Form was overturned, with Anderlecht winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Anderlecht (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.82 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Union St. Gilloise (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.54 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.