- Union St.-Gilloise’s last two home games have resulted in a win (3-1 against RSC Anderlecht six days ago in the Cup).
- RSC Anderlecht is winless in their last 5 games, drawing 2 and losing 3.
- Union St.-Gilloise has won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Union can continue derby dominance over Anderlecht
A home win looks likely when Union St.-Gilloise face RSC Anderlecht in a Brussels rivalry match that means a little more than most because of the recent Cup clash and the European places on the line.
Union are second in the First Division A - Championship Group 2026 on 49 points from 37 games with RSC fourth on 29 points, so our Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht prediction highlights this as a key game for the visitors to keep pace with the pace-setters.
The odds reflect that, of course; with the hosts as short as 1.5, our Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht prediction suggests they are favorites to collect the three points that would continue their dominance of this derby. David Hubert’s side play a disciplined, compact game that doesn’t rely on any one creative genius to provide a constant flow of attacking chances.
They are a counter-attacking team that can be difficult to get to grips with when they sit in a rigid shape and spring quickly into attacking positions. Anderlecht are the opposite - possession-based, flowing and looking for creativity from their midfield creators.
Anderlecht have struggled in away games this term
That sets up an intriguing tactical matchup, but this Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht preview points towards Union’s great home record and recent record against their guests as the best guide to a winner here.
Union have won 17 and drawn two of 19 home games this season, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding just 0.32 per match. The Union St.-Gilloise vs RSC Anderlecht betting tips will likely note they have beaten Anderlecht 3-1 in the last three weeks at home in the Belgian Cup and away in the league.
Mihajlo Cvetkovic, with four goals in seven league games, is Anderlecht’s top scorer and he has scored both of their goals during a difficult five-match winless run.
Jeremy Taravel’s side have drawn five and lost nine of their 19 away games in the First Division A - Championship Group, averaging just 1.21 goals per outing on the road. They’ve scored 23, but been exposed at the back too often, particularly recently.
Adem Zorgane is Union’s biggest threat, having scored two goals in his last six league appearances, and he has bagged a third of his side’s goals in the past five.
