- Union St.-Gilloise have won two and lost one of their five First Division A 2025-26 matches, collecting 11 points to sit second in the table.
- RSC Anderlecht have won one, drawn three and lost one across their last five matches in all competitions (W1, D3, L1).
- Union have won both of their last two meetings against Anderlecht, including a 1-0 away victory three months ago in the Championship Group.
Hazi’s Haves will test Union’s defence
Union St.-Gilloise are favorites at 1.71 to beat RSC Anderlecht in Sunday’s late Brussels derby, with the ‘Purple and White’ priced at 4.7 to pull an upset.
The hosts are rightly in front in the betting after picking up 11 points from five First Division A 2025/2026 outings and remaining unbeaten in their two games at the Stade Joseph Marien.
Sebastien Pocognoli’s side have been rock-solid in their first two outings on home soil, winning both matches to nil, while they look to have some serious attacking quality this season as Kevin Rodriguez has hit three goals in five league games - almost half of his team’s eight total goals.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht have made a solid start to their season and currently sit third in the league on nine points from four games.
Besnik Hasi has brought a fresh tactical approach since taking over in March 2025 and there’s still plenty of work to do to get Anderlecht back to the top of Belgian football where they belong.
The Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht preview highlights that Anderlecht have won both of their away matches in First Division A 2025/2026, conceding none, but Hasi continues to experiment with his players and tactics.
He has tried Anderlecht with both a back-three and a back-four system this campaign, while trying to find the right balance between being an ambitious attacking team and a well-organized defensive outfit.
Union have the edge in a cagey affair
Union’s compact 3-5-2 system is all about defensive discipline, aggressive pressing and quick vertical transitions, so they won’t be easy to break down if Anderlecht try to be patient and build up their attacks.
This is a difficult trip for Anderlecht, who have failed to win on their last three visits to Union’s home, and the bookmakers have it right with our Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht prediction as Union as the favorites here.
Union have been excellent in their first few games of the season, so we’re backing Pocognoli’s men to continue their upward curve in Belgian soccer and edge this derby. This Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht prediction is based on Union’s cohesion and strength at home, which should be enough to give them the advantage in what should be a tight match, but Anderlecht are a quality side and we feel a bet on under 2.5 goals may be a good angle for a safer wager. For more insight, consider these Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht betting tips when making your selection.
