Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht, Jupiler League 2024-25 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht — Jupiler League at Stade Joseph Marien.
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 11 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- RSC Anderlecht 11 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lothar D'Hondt
7 games this season
🟨 4.9/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | RSC Anderlecht | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | KAA Gent | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | KRC Genk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | KRC Genk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | KVC Westerlo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | RSC Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 29 | Points | 20 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 9 / 2 / 0 | W / D / L | 6 / 2 / 3 |
| 30 | Scored | 14 |
| 7 | Conceded | 12 |
| +23 | GD | +2 |
| 2.64 | PPG | 1.82 |
| 82% | Win % | 55% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
36%
Clean Sheets
RSC Anderlecht this season
RSC Anderlecht this season
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 1st (29 pts). RSC Anderlecht are 5th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
4/1
46-60
6/1
61-75
4/–
76+
9/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RSC Anderlecht
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
| Raul Florucz | 5 G | |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 4 G | 2 A |
| Besfort Zeneli | 2 G | 5 A |
| Mateo Biondic | 2 G | 4 A |
| Guilherme Carvalho | 2 G | 1 A |
RSC Anderlecht
| Tawfik Bentayeb | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adriano Bertaccini | 2 G | |
| Marten Winkler | 2 G | |
| Joshua Nga Kana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stade Joseph Marien. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and RSC Anderlecht.
- 5' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Theo Leoni made 404 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anthony Moris suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Kasper Dolberg is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RSC Anderlecht so far.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and RSC Anderlecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise player sees a card in front of him.
- 37' The referee has no hesitation. Noah Sadiki is booked for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — card on 37.
- 42' 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' A stunning finish from Promise Akinpelu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' A change in the RSC Anderlecht ranks — Adryelson exits the field as Ludwig Augustinsson enters on 46.
- 51' It looks surprising Royale Union Saint-Gilloise does not make any changes. Jan-Carlo Simic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' It’s gonna be a card for Jan-Carlo Simic.
- 59' Over 59 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 60' Alessio Castro-Montes was booked on 60.
- 63' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise player sees a card in front of him.
- 64' It is a substitution in Royale Union Saint-Gilloise team. Franjo Ivanovic is replaced by Mohammed Fuseini on 64 minute.
- 66' Nathan De Cat has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jan-Carlo Simic on 66 minute.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 74' A change in the RSC Anderlecht ranks — Yari Verschaeren exits the field as Luis Vazquez enters on 74.
- 79' Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RSC Anderlecht's shape.
- 81' That is a card for RSC Anderlecht. Luis Vazquez will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Magnificent from Anouar Ait El Hadj! That is 16 goals in 404 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' Time for substitution for RSC Anderlecht. Kasper Dolberg is replaced by Majeed Ashimeru.
- 88' The referee shows RSC Anderlecht player a card on 88.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Marc Giger. He replaces Kamiel Van De Perre on 88 minute.
- Another three points for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Lineups
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 48
- 49
- 27
-
25
Anan Khalaili ↓ Ross Sykes 88'
- 6
- 12
- 9
Bench
-
26
Ross Sykes ↑ 88'
- 28
- 14
-
24
Charles Vanhoutte ↑ 74'
-
21
Alessio Castro-Montes ↑ 46'
- 4
- 19
- 1
- 11
-
77
Mohammed Fuseini ↑ 64'
- 13
- 99
-
20
Marc Giger ↑ 88'
Coach
Sébastien Pocognoli
RSC Anderlecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Adryelson ↓ Ludwig Augustinsson 46'
- 32
- 12
-
11
Thorgan Hazard ↓ Theo Leoni 46'
- 26
-
10
Yari Verschaeren ↓ Luis Vazquez 74'
- 19
- 3
-
4
Jan-Carlo Simic ↓ Nathan De Cat 66'
- 21
- 79
Bench
-
6
Ludwig Augustinsson ↑ 46'
- 25
-
18
Majeed Ashimeru ↑ 85'
- 16
-
17
Theo Leoni ↑ 46'
-
20
Luis Vazquez ↑ 74'
- 27
-
74
Nathan De Cat ↑ 66'
- 42
Coach
Besnik Hasi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron Puertas | 3 |
| Adem Zorgane | 2 |
| Anouar Ait El Hadj | 2 |
| Mateo Biondic | 2 |
| Anan Khalaili | 2 |
| Gustaf Nilsson | 1 |
| Jean Thierry Lazare | 1 |
| Guilherme Carvalho | 1 |
Head to Head
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2025-04-12
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–0
RSC Anderlecht
W
2025-04-05
KAA Gent
0–3
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2025-03-29
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
5–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2025-03-15
KRC Genk
2–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2025-03-09
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
3–0
Royal Standard de Liège
W
2025-03-01
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
4–1
FC Verbroedering Dender EH
W
RSC Anderlecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.07
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.45
RSC Anderlecht xG
I would bet for:
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to win 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Draw
90%
Draw or RSC Anderlecht
29%
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or RSC Anderlecht
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.4%
3 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
2.9%
4 – 1
2.9%
5 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
| Handicap | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers | Push | RSC Anderlecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 25% | 25% |
| -0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
64%
✓
RSC Anderlecht keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

