Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: League leaders expected to get the job done

The Stade Joseph Marien is set to host the round 16 Belgian Jupiler Pro League clash between Union Saint-Gilloise and Cercle Brugge. Below, I'll provide a match preview and explore potential betting oppor♈tunities.

Union Saint-Gilloise - WLWDW

Union Saint-Gilloise is heading into this game on the heels of a 0-0 draw in the Europa League against Toulouse. During that match, Union Saint-Gilloise had 46% possession and made 11 attempts on goal, with 3 on target. Conversely, Toulouse had 4 goal attempts, with 1 on target. Looking at their performance over the last 6 games, Alexander Blessin's Union Saint-Gilloise has scored a total of 8 times, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per match. In the build-up to this upcoming clash, Union Saint-Gilloise boasts an unbeaten record in their previous 4 home league matches.

Cercle Brugge - WLLDW

Cercle Brugge enters this match following a 2-0 victory against Eupen in their last First Division A encounter. In that game, Cercle Brugge held 45% possession and registered an impressive 31 shots on goal, with 11 on target. Alan Minda (46') and Kazeem Olaigbe (96') were the goalscorers for Cercle Brugge, while Eupen managed 6 attempts on goal, with 4 on target. A noticeable trend in recent matches involving Cercle Brugge has been the occurrence of at least one team failing to score. Over their last 6 games, this has happened 5 times. In those encounters, opposing teams have scored a total of 5 goals, while Cercle Brugge has found the back of the net 8 times.

Expert Betting Tips

Union Saint-Gilloise is currently in good form in the league, and despite Cercle Brugge not performing at their peak, it seems likely that t🐼he hosts will secure all three points in this match. Additionally, considering the outcomes of their previous encounters, both teams are expected to have opportunities to score, making a bet on the over a reasonable option.