KAA Gent vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KAA Gent vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Jupiler League at Ghelamco Arena.
- KAA Gent 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
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 Louvière 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | KVC Westerlo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | KAA Gent | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Club Brugge KV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | KVC Westerlo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | OGC Nice | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
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
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
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 ball is rolling at Ghelamco Arena. KAA Gent are looking to make home advantage count against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. KAA Gent in their trying to find a way past Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's compact .
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. KAA Gent and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pieter Gerkens, as he is very good at scoring at Ghelamco Arena with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' KAA Gent are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Royale Union Saint-Gilloise backline.
- 30' A goal from the Canada international Promise Akinpelu! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-1!
- 35' Fedde Leysen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' The 27-year-old Atsuki Ito has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The crowd applauds Sofiane Boufal as he leaves the pitch. Anouar Ait El Hadj steps in for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- 51' Ross Sykes makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are in front.
- 54' Brilliant from the ! Anouar Ait El Hadj makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 54.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Sven Kums. He replaces Pieter Gerkens on 58 minute.
- 60' Andri Gudjohnsen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Anan Khalaili argues furiously but the card stands.
- 65' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 67' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ousseynou Niang is hanging Alessio Castro-Montes on the field on 67 minute.
- 68' Another change for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise made on 68 minute. Promise Akinpelu leaves to be changed by Kevin Rodriguez.
- 73' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise is showing some good football. However, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 78' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise have won 376 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 83' A quiet spell here at Ghelamco Arena. KAA Gent seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 84' A change in the Royale Union Saint-Gilloise ranks — Franjo Ivanovic exits the field as Kamiel Van De Perre enters on 84.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Another substitution for KAA Gent to replace Hugo Gambor by Gilles De Meyer on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — KAA Gent 1-3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Honours even.
Lineups
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 33
- 4
-
12
Hugo Gambor ↓ Gilles De Meyer 90'
- 15
-
21
Max Dean ↓ Andri Gudjohnsen 46'
- 11
-
8
Pieter Gerkens ↓ Sven Kums 58'
- 3
-
6
Omri Gandelman ↓ Leonardo Lopes 68'
-
19
Franck Surdez ↓ Helio Varela 58'
Bench
-
5
Leonardo Lopes ↑ 68'
- 13
- 25
-
24
Sven Kums ↑ 58'
- 30
-
9
Andri Gudjohnsen ↑ 46'
-
29
Helio Varela ↑ 58'
- 27
-
35
Gilles De Meyer ↑ 90'
Coach
Wouter Vrancken
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 23
- 28
- 24
- 21
- 48
- 49
- 27
- 25
- 12
- 9
Bench
- 8
- 4
-
10
Anouar Ait El Hadj ↑ 46'
-
22
Ousseynou Niang ↑ 67'
- 19
- 1
- 33
-
13
Kevin Rodriguez ↑ 68'
-
6
Kamiel Van De Perre ↑ 84'
Coach
Sébastien Pocognoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Promise Akinpelu | 4 |
| Jean Thierry Lazare | 3 |
| Dante Vanzeir | 3 |
| Franjo Ivanovic | 2 |
| Andri Gudjohnsen | 2 |
| Teddy Teuma | 2 |
| Anouar Ait El Hadj | 2 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 1 |
Head to Head
KAA Gent Form
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2024-12-26
KAA Gent
1–3
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2024-12-22
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–2
Club Brugge KV
D
2024-12-15
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
3–1
KVC Westerlo
W
2024-12-12
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
OGC Nice
W
2024-12-08
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–0
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
2024-12-01
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.81
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.61
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 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
68%
Draw or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
68%
KAA Gent or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
64%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–3 not predicted1 – 3Actual
0 – 0
22.6%
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 1
14.4%
1 – 1
14%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
1.6%
0 – 3
1.6%
3 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 21% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 20% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.