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KAA Gent vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Jupiler Pro League · 2022-23
KAA Gent
1 – 1
Full Time
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Sat 8 Apr 2023 · 18:45 UTC Ghelamco Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 77' Yorbe Vertessen
Y 82' Gustaf Nilsson

Overview

Match Preview

KAA Gent vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Jupiler League at Ghelamco Arena.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Club Brugge KV 2 6
2 Royal Antwerp FC 2 6
3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 4
4 SV Zulte-Waregem 2 4
5 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1 3
6 KAA Gent 1 3
7 RSC Anderlecht 1 3
8 KRC Genk 2 3
9 Cercle Brugge KSV 2 2
10 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2 2
11 Royal Standard de Liège 1 1
12 Lommel SK 1 1
13 SK Beveren 1 0
14 UR La Louviere Centre 1 0
15 KV Mechelen 1 0
16 KVC Westerlo 2 0
17 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2 0
18 KV Kortrijk 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
6
KAA Gent 13 games · Avg 2.2 goals Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-08 KAA Gent 1–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2022-10-19 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–0 KAA Gent 2021-10-31 KAA Gent 0–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Recent Form

KAA Gent
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Apr Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–1 D
01 Apr FC Seraing A 5–0 W
19 Mar KAS Eupen H 3–0 W
12 Mar SV Zulte-Waregem A 6–2 W
05 Mar RSC Anderlecht H 1–0 W
26 Feb Club Brugge KV A 0–2 L
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Apr KAA Gent A 1–1 D
02 Apr K. Sint-Truidense VV H 2–1 W
19 Mar KV Mechelen H 2–1 W
16 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin H 3–0 W
12 Mar KRC Genk A 2–1 W
09 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin A 3–3 D

Season Stats

KAA Gent Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
#6 Position #3
3 Points 4
1 Played 2
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
2 Scored 5
0 Conceded 1
+2 GD +4
3.00 PPG 2.00
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
50% Clean Sheets
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season

KAA Gent are 6th (3 pts). Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

KAA Gent
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. KAA Gent is hosting Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for another epic battle.
  • 1' Jean Thierry Lazare makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are in front.
  • 2' Jean Thierry Lazare adds to his 0 season tally! Royale Union Saint-Gilloise lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 7' Malick Fofana needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 4 Yellow cards this season.
  • 12' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 17' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 22' KAA Gent seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 27' The 28-year-old Ismael Kandouss has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Moris, as he is very good at scoring at Ghelamco Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. KAA Gent is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' KAA Gent is showing some good football. However, KAA Gent are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe makes way for Hyun-Seok Hong at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from KAA Gent.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Ghelamco Arena. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Karel Geraerts will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 64' Simon Adingra makes way for Yorbe Vertessen at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
  • 65' The Royale Union Saint-Gilloise manager makes a substitution. Victor Boniface departs to be replaced by Gustaf Nilsson.
  • 69' Another change for KAA Gent made on 69 minute. Malick Fofana leaves to be changed by Tarik Tissoudali.
  • 74' Christian Burgess, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 77' Yorbe Vertessen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 80' What a strike from Hugo Cuypers! The score is 1-2.
  • 82' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gustaf Nilsson.
  • 83' Nurio Fortuna is replacing Gift Orban for the KAA Gent side.
  • 88' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hein Vanhaezebrouck might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

KAA Gent Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karel Geraerts

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Promise Akinpelu 4
Dante Vanzeir 3
Jean Thierry Lazare 3
Anouar Ait El Hadj 2
Franjo Ivanovic 2
Andri Gudjohnsen 2
Teddy Teuma 2
Hugo Cuypers 1

Head to Head

2023-04-08 KAA Gent 1–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2022-10-19 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–0 KAA Gent 2021-10-31 KAA Gent 0–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

KAA Gent Form

2023-04-08 KAA Gent 1–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise D 2023-04-01 FC Seraing 0–5 KAA Gent W 2023-03-19 KAA Gent 3–0 KAS Eupen W 2023-03-12 SV Zulte-Waregem 2–6 KAA Gent W 2023-03-05 KAA Gent 1–0 RSC Anderlecht W 2023-02-26 Club Brugge KV 2–0 KAA Gent L

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form

2023-04-08 KAA Gent 1–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise D 2023-04-02 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–1 K. Sint-Truidense VV W 2023-03-19 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–1 KV Mechelen W 2023-03-16 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin W 2023-03-12 KRC Genk 1–2 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W 2023-03-09 1. FC Union Berlin 3–3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.91 KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 78% + KAA Gent or Draw 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
KAA Gent38% Draw36% Royale Union Saint-Gilloise26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 1.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 77%
23%
± 1.5 48%
52%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

KAA Gent or Draw
74%
Draw or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
62%
KAA Gent or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
64%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
KAA Gent23% Draw61% Royale Union Saint-Gilloise16%
Actual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23%
1 – 0
17%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2.1%
3 – 1
1.8%
1 – 3
1%

Asian Handicap — KAA Gent

Handicap KAA Gent covers Push Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 24% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 17% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
51% ✗
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.