Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Stade Joseph Marien.
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 30 games · 66 pts (2026/27)
- Royal Antwerp FC 30 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Laforge
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | KRC Genk | H | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | AS Roma | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | KV Mechelen | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Nov | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | KRC Genk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | Royal Antwerp FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #10 |
| 66 | Points | 35 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 19 / 9 / 2 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 13 |
| 50 | Scored | 31 |
| 17 | Conceded | 32 |
| +33 | GD | -1 |
| 2.20 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 63% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are 1st (66 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 10th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade Joseph Marien!
- 1' The Netherlands Vincent Janssen breaks the deadlock on 1 minutes. 0-1!
- 6' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 11' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 14' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin Mac Allister is booked for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — card on 14.
- 19' Loic Lapoussin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 257 appearances.
- 24' It looks surprising Royal Antwerp FC does not make any changes. Zeno Van Den Bosch has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' 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.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Royale Union Saint-Gilloise that had 231 games and scored 376 goals.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Koki Machida.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Christian Burgess.
- 46' The Royale Union Saint-Gilloise manager makes a substitution. Franjo Ivanovic departs to be replaced by Promise Akinpelu.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Koki Machida argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' Goal! Kevin Mac Allister scores his 15 goal in 167 matches.
- 52' The supporters are chanting for Anan Khalaili. He replaces Sofiane Boufal on 52 minute.
- 57' Royal Antwerp FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Gyrano Kerk. He receives a card.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' It’s gonna be a card for Jelle Bataille.
- 69' Ross Sykes adds to his 0 season tally! Royale Union Saint-Gilloise lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 69' The referee shows Royale Union Saint-Gilloise player a card on 69.
- 69' Royal Antwerp FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Valencia is hanging Jacob Ondrejka on the field on 69 minute.
- 72' Ayrton Costa was booked on 72.
- 73' The Royale Union Saint-Gilloise bench stirs into life. Mohammed Fuseini is withdrawn and Kevin Rodriguez gets his opportunity.
- 75' A moment of madness from Anthony Valencia on 75 minutes earns him a card. Royal Antwerp FC will be frustrated.
- 76' The whistle greets Ayrton Costa as he departs to be replaced by Kobe Corbanie.
- 81' Mohammed Fuseini is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Royal Antwerp FC so far.
- 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jonas De Roeck will be considering his options from the bench.
- 89' Gerard Vandeplas gets the nod from Royal Antwerp FC. He replaces Tjaronn Chery and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Denis Odoi is booked for Royal Antwerp FC — card on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Gyrano Kerk as he departs to be replaced by Victor Udoh.
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 94
- 26
-
23
Sofiane Boufal ↓ Anan Khalaili 52'
- 28
- 5
- 49
- 27
- 77
- 6
- 9
Bench
- 14
- 8
- 4
- 22
- 7
- 48
- 1
-
13
Kevin Rodriguez ↑ 73'
-
25
Anan Khalaili ↑ 52'
-
12
Promise Akinpelu ↑ 46'
Coach
Sébastien Pocognoli
Royal Antwerp FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 18
- 6
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Victor Udoh 90'
- 8
- 25
- 91
-
5
Ayrton Costa ↓ Kobe Corbanie 76'
- 33
- 11
Bench
- 1
-
30
Christopher Scott ↑ 76'
-
14
Anthony Valencia ↑ 69'
-
2
Kobe Corbanie ↑ 76'
-
79
Gerard Vandeplas ↑ 89'
-
19
Victor Udoh ↑ 90'
- 26
- 54
- 75
Coach
Jonas De Roeck
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vincent Janssen | 5 |
| Cameron Puertas | 4 |
| Franjo Ivanovic | 3 |
| Gustaf Nilsson | 3 |
| Deniz Undav | 3 |
| Dennis Eckert | 2 |
| Siebe Van der Heyden | 2 |
| Teddy Teuma | 2 |
Head to Head
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Form
2024-12-01
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2024-11-28
FC Twente '65
0–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
W
2024-11-24
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
2024-11-10
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
4–0
KRC Genk
W
2024-11-07
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
1–1
AS Roma
D
2024-11-02
KV Mechelen
1–1
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
D
Royal Antwerp FC Form
2024-12-01
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–1
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2024-11-22
Royal Antwerp FC
1–1
FC Verbroedering Dender EH
D
2024-11-09
KV Kortrijk
1–2
Royal Antwerp FC
W
2024-11-03
KRC Genk
2–0
Royal Antwerp FC
L
2024-10-27
Royal Antwerp FC
3–0
Royal Standard de Liege
W
2024-10-20
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–1
Royal Antwerp FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for:
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
86%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
38%
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or Royal Antwerp FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.1%
2 – 0
13%
1 – 1
11%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
3.5%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
| Handicap | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise covers | Push | Royal Antwerp FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 25% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

