Jupiler Pro League leaders Union Saint-Gilloise face another tough task as they go in search of a first league title since 1935. We’ve previewed their upcoming clash with Genk and picked out some potential winners based on the latest football odds.
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Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise Preview
Union Saint-Gilloise have been the best team this season by a distance. They were arguably the most consistent team last season too but fell at the last hurdle, allowing Antwerp to win the league. However, things are different this season. Despite losing a number of key players in the summer transfer window, Union have soldiered on and the atmosphere around the club is buzzing.
They head to the Cegeka Arena as the division’s best away game. They have won 24 points in 11 away matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding just 13. Their only league defeat away from home came in August 2023, when they were hammered 4-0 by KV Mechelen. They are undefeated since and have won three of their previous five away matches.
Genk are rarely beaten on home soil but they have drawn far too many matches, which have left them chasing down the league frontrunners. They have not lost a league at home since 5th August, a 1-0 defeat to Eupen, and are undefeated in 15 home matches in all competitions since. However, they have drawn nine of these games.
While Union can afford to lose this match and stay at the summit, they will do their utmost to increase their lead and put pressure on those below.
Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head
This has been a relatively even fixture in recent years. Each team has won two of the last five, with the other ending all square. Below are the last five results:
Union 0-2 Genk
Genk 1-1 Union
Union 3-0 Genk
Genk 1-2 Union
Union 1-2 Genk
Although Genk were largely dominated in the reverse fixture, goals from Andi Zeqiri and Matias Galarz secured them all three points.
Genk vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips
Draw
Genk just don’t lose at home, no matter what form they are in. They have beaten Antwerp 3-0 at home this campaign, while also drawing tough games against Anderlecht and Gent. Union would probably take a draw if you offered it to them before the game.
Both teams to score
Both these teams have potent attacks. While Genk’s forwards and midfielders have shared the goals, it has been down to Mohamed Amoura to score for Union. We can’t see either side keeping a clean sheet in this one.
*Odds subject to change.
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