Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Stade Joseph Marien.
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jan Boterberg
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | FC Lugano | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | FC Lugano | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | KV Mechelen | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 5–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Aug | PAE AEK | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | PAE AEK | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | KV Kortrijk | H | 6–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | RSC Anderlecht | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +4 | GD | +4 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royal Antwerp FC this season
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 3rd (4 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 2nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Royal Antwerp FC get this one started.
- 4' Brilliant from the ! Dennis Eckert makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 4.
- 7' A meaty challenge results in booking for Soumaila Coulibaly on 7.
- 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark van Bommel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' Royal Antwerp FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' What a strike from Sam Vines! The score is 1-1.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 29' Zeno Van Den Bosch is replacing Sam Vines for the Royal Antwerp FC side.
- 34' Royal Antwerp FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' Vincent Janssen is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise tonight.
- 44' The Netherlands Jurgen Ekkelenkamp breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 1-2!
- 49' 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.
- 54' Royal Antwerp FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Noah Sadiki, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Joseph Marien with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 63' Fresh legs for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise! Gustaf Nilsson comes on to replace Dennis Eckert.
- 64' Time for substitution for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Cameron Puertas is replaced by Mohammed Amoura.
- 68' Another substitution for Royal Antwerp FC to replace Jurgen Ekkelenkamp by Gyrano Kerk on 68 minute.
- 71' Mathias Rasmussen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Noah Sadiki on 71 minute.
- 76' Arbnor Muja is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise so far.
- 81' That is a card for Royal Antwerp FC. Arthur Vermeeren will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Henok Teklab has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Mac Allister on 81 minute.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- 87' GOAL! Gustaf Nilsson fires home to make it 2-2!
- 90' Mohammed Amoura was booked on 90.
- 90' George Ilenikhena gets the nod from Royal Antwerp FC. He replaces Vincent Janssen and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Royal Antwerp FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
-
9
Dennis Eckert ↓ Gustaf Nilsson 63'
- 28
- 24
- 5
- 8
- 17
- 49
- 23
-
27
Noah Sadiki ↓ Mathias Rasmussen 71'
Bench
- 14
-
21
Alessio Castro-Montes ↑ 64'
-
4
Mathias Rasmussen ↑ 71'
-
29
Gustaf Nilsson ↑ 63'
- 48
-
11
Henok Teklab ↑ 81'
- 35
-
–
Mohammed Amoura ↑ 64'
Coach
Alexander Blessin
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 24
- 1
- 34
- 2
-
21
Sam Vines ↓ Zeno Van Den Bosch 29'
- 10
- 27
- 44
- 11
- 48
Bench
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↑ 68'
- 91
- 8
-
33
Zeno Van Den Bosch ↑ 29'
-
55
Anthony Valencia ↑ 90'
-
9
George Ilenikhena ↑ 90'
- 17
Coach
Mark van Bommel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vincent Janssen | 5 |
| Cameron Puertas | 4 |
| Franjo Ivanovic | 3 |
| Gustaf Nilsson | 3 |
| Deniz Undav | 3 |
| Promise Akinpelu | 2 |
| Mohammed Fuseini | 2 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 2 |
Head to Head
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2023-09-03
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–2
Royal Antwerp FC
D
2023-08-31
FC Lugano
0–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2023-08-24
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–0
FC Lugano
W
2023-08-19
KV Mechelen
4–0
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
L
2023-08-12
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
5–1
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
W
2023-08-04
Royal Standard de Liège
0–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
Royal Antwerp FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Draw
73%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
56%
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Royal Antwerp FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Royal Antwerp FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
| Handicap | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.