League leaders Genk take on Union Saint-Gilloise this weekend in what could prove a pivotal game in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 title race. We’ve previewed the upcoming game and picked out some of the best bets from the latest football odds.
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Jupiler Pro League 2023: Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise Preview
Genk have an eight-point lead at the summit of Belgian football with six games remaining in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 regular season. A victory over second-place Union this weekend could see them move 11 points clear, making them heavy favourites for the title, while defeat would cut the lead to five points.
Saint-Gilloise know victory is a must – it might be their last chance to stop Genk running away with the title. They visit the leaders this weekend off the back of a 2-1 victory over Eupen, which brought a four-match winless run to an end.
Genk are also amidst a blip in form – they have won just once in their last four league matches. However, they have impressed on home soil this season. Antwerp are the only team to win at the Cegeka in 16 matches this season.
Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise: Key Players
Mbwana Samatta scored a late winner in the reverse fixture earlier this season and is fine form after netting three in his last two appearances. His form will be important as the Jupiler Pro League 2023 campaign draws to close, with top scorer Paul Onuachu having departed in the January window.
If Union are to stand any chance of winning, they have to find a way to stop Mike Tresor. With seven goals and 18 assists, no player in the league has directly contributed to more goals.
It’s tough to see Saint-Gilloise continuing their pursuit of the league title after losing Dante Vanzeir to the New York Red Bulls. His replacement, Yorbe Vertessen, has two goals and two assists since joining on loan from PSV and the 22-year-old will be vital to Union’s post-season efforts.
Jupiler Pro League 2023 Betting Tips
Genk to win and both to score – 3.94
Genk have scored in nine of their last 10 Jupiler Pro League 2023 outings but have also conceded in five of their previous six. Union have scored in every league game this campaign. This match promises goals and Genk look to have enough firepower to claim all three points.
Over 2.5 goals – 2.09
This bet has landed in six of Genk’s last eight matches and four of Union’s previous five. There have also been over 2.5 goals in four of the five meetings between these sides. We could be in for an end-to-end classic on Sunday!
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